IONA Condemns Misconduct Charges Against Student Activist at Wayne State University Calls for Protection of Free Speech and Moral Courage

Press Releases View PDF [WARREN, MI] – Today, Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA), stands in solidarity with the Interfaith Action for Palestine coalition of religious and community leaders who gathered at Wayne State University’s “W” to demand the immediate dismissal of misconduct charges against a student activist involved…

Faith leaders urge Wayne State to drop charges against pro-Palestinian student

IONA in the News The coalition says the university is punishing peaceful protesters and violating students’ First Amendment rights A coalition of religious leaders gathered at Wayne State University on Thursday morning to demand that school administrators drop misconduct charges against a student activist involved in the campus movement for Palestinian human rights.The press conference,…

IONA Marks Eid al-Adha with Reflection on Sacrifice and Solidarity with Gaza

Press Releases View PDF [WARREN, MI] – The Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) is pleased to announce that Eid al-Adha will be observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. IONA extends heartfelt greetings to the Muslim community and neighbors of all faiths. As we gather to commemorate the noble legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be…

IONA Strongly Condemns Desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque

Press Releases View PDF [Warren, MI] The Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) strongly condemns the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the recent desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli extremists, calling both actions part of a broader campaign of ethnic, cultural, and religious cleansing under Israeli occupation.On Memorial Day (05-26), far-right Israeli figures, including Itamar…

Today, we remember the Nakba — the catastrophe

Press Releases View PDF Today is the anniversary of the 1948 Nakba, the catastrophe. over 750,000 Palestinians were expelled or  fled from their homes. Hundreds of villages were depopulated or destroyed. Generations have since  grown up in refugee camps, diaspora, and under military occupation — denied the right to return to their  ancestral lands.For 77…

Imam Mustapha Elturk Honored with the Samantha Woll Faith in Action Award

Press Releases View PDF [Warren, MI] – Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) and President of the IONA Masjid and Learning Center, was honored with the Samantha Woll Faith in Action Award at the Mary Turner Center for Advocacy’s annual event, recognizing their commitment to justice, unity, and community…

IONA Joins the Muslim Community in the “Day of Ihsan”

Press Releases View PDF [Warren, MI] – Today, the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) proudly joins the Muslim community in observing the “Day of Ihsan” – a day dedicated to spreading kindness and goodwill to our neighbors in need. This annual tradition aligns with the spirit of “Ihsan,” meaning “excellence in character” and “acts…

Calling for Accountability – Netanyahu’s War Crimes Must Not Go Unpunished

Press Releases View PDF [Warren, MI] – In light of recent events and the undeniable atrocities committed under the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, we, as concerned citizens and advocates for human rights, demand immediate action. The evidence of war crimes is overwhelming and irrefutable. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s actions have resulted in the deaths…