Fort Hood Attack Unrelated to Islam, Local Muslim Leaders Say (November 13, 2009)

IONA in the News Southfield — Leaders of Metro Detroit's Muslim community gathered this morning to urge all Americans to view the Fort Hood shooting as a criminal act and unrelated to the faith of Islam."Islam opposes such actions as committed by Maj. (Nidal Malik) Hasan. The Qur'an considers human life sacred," Imam Steve Elturk…

Visitors Throng To Southeast Michigan Mosques (October 22, 2009)

IONA in the News Warren–October 17–Seven local mosques opened their doors to welcome non-Muslim community members and TMO was present at one of the mosques, IONA on Ryan in Warren. The mosque was incredibly beautiful, looking like a museum.  There were hand written copies of Qur`an, calligraphy, Islam-related videos playing, many items with Qur`an  engraved…

1st Annual IONA Street Fair (August 20, 2009)

IONA in the News Warren–August 15–Many local mosques have made an effort to reach out to their local communities, and just such an effort was this past weekend’s street fair at the IONA mosque in Warren. The mosque blocked off its large parking lot and hosted vendors of food and clothing, and provided health screenings…

Area Muslim Leaders Call For End Of Fighting In Middle East (January 07,2009)

IONA in the News DEARBORN – A number of Michigan Muslim leaders on Monday held a press conference at the American Muslim Center, 21110 Outer Drive, to release a statement on behalf of the Imams Committee of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan (CIOM) in condemning in the strongest terms the current violence in…

Faith – Even Different Ones – Can Bond People (May 15, 2008)

IONA in the News One people, same needs.A band of 12 people from the four winds of the metropolitan Detroit area gathered last winter in the Islamic Organization of North America of Warren.They aimed to build bridges among all religious traditions and foster recognition and esteem for all God's inhabitants on earth.On May 4 an…

All Faiths Festival Set To Help People In Need (May 3, 2008)

IONA in the News Sunday Event In Roseville Will Include Free Counseling One people, same needs.That's the message metro Detroit religious figures of different faiths are delivering to people who need help with a variety of issues.In the first-of-its-kind All Faiths Festival at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Roseville,…

Detroit Area All Faiths Festival 2008 (March 28, 2008)

IONA in the News Detroit Area All Faiths Festival 2008 Interfaith Event with the goal being to build bridges, create dialogue, foster recognition and respect. One People, Same NeedsDetroit MI, March 28, 2008 – The Festival Will commence at 2:30PM on Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Sacred Heart Of Jesus Church Located At 18342 Utica…

Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm Meets Mosque Leaders (November 8, 2007)

IONA in the News Metro Detroit Detroit, MI–One of the great benefits of Muslims uniting and working with each other is the respect we garner from non-Muslims, particularly from the religious and political communities. The Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan (CIOM) has been successful in bringing together representatives from most ethnic and cultural groups;…

FBI Meets With Local Area Muslims (November 1, 2007)

IONA in the News Warren-October 30—“Muslims did not attack the World Trade Center, extremists did,” said Andrew Arena, FBI Special Agent in Charge.Approximately 50 people gathered at the Islamic organization of North America (IONA) for a Town Hall meeting with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to discuss the concerns and fears of the Muslim community…