Press Releases View PDF [Warren, Michigan] — The Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) issues an urgent appeal to the international community, civil society, faith leaders, and people of conscience everywhere to break the silence and take immediate action in response to the unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza.The people of Gaza are enduring unspeakable…
IONA in the News A group of Metro Detroit Arab and Muslim leaders on Wednesday called on U.S. officials to act and ensure humanitarian aid is delivered to Gaza. They voiced their demands during a news conference at the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn. “Silence is no longer an option,” said Imad Hamad, executive…
IONA in the News From left, Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi, Imad Hamad of the American Human Rights Council, Shaykh Ali Suleiman Ali, Imam Steve Mustapha Elturk and Dawud Walid of the Council on American-Islamic Relations hold a press conference condemning recent U.S. strikes on Iran and Israeli strikes on Gaza on Tuesday, June 24, 2025…
IONA in the News Detroit — Muslim groups in Michigan on Tuesday condemned the U.S. and Israeli bombing of three nuclear facilities over the weekend in Iran and Israel’s continuing war against Hamas in Gaza, as President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire was in effect between Israel and Iran. The Imams Council of Michigan and…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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