Press Releases View PDF [Warren, MI] – On Tuesday, December 19, Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of IONA, and Naveed Ashraf, Director of Operations at IONA’s masjid, recently attended a luncheon with a distinguished guest, Dr. Cornel West. The luncheon, organized by the Michigan Task Force for Palestine, gathered nearly two dozen influential leaders from Michigan’s…
Press Releases View PDF [Warren, MI] – The Michigan Coalition for Human Rights (MCHR) convened its prestigious 43rd Annual Award Gala last night at Marygrove College, marking a momentous occasion in advocating for human dignity, justice, and equity. The event commenced with an inspiring invocation delivered by Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of IONA, and an…
Press Releases View PDF [Warren, MI] – IONA proudly hosted the 2023 Fall Religious Diversity Journey, an initiative organized by the Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit (IFLC) in partnership with local schools. Nearly 100 seventh-grade students from diverse school districts immersed themselves in a day of learning about Islam and the Muslim community. Divided…
Press Releases View PDF [Warren, 10-17-2023] — The Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) strongly condemns and is deeply saddened and outraged by the horrific massacre perpetrated by the Israeli government as it launched a devastating bombing campaign on the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza. This abhorrent act has resulted in the tragic loss of…
Press Releases View PDF [Warren, MI] — The Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) endorses the statement issued by the Imams Council of Michigan (ICM) regarding the ongoing violence and loss of innocent lives in the Middle East. Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of IONA and a dedicated member of the ICM, stands with the Council…
Press Releases View PDF We, at the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA), are in full support of the package of bills introduced by Michigan State Senator Stephanie Chang and Rosemary Baye and State Representative Donovan McKinney to establish statewide Water Affordability and Household Protections.The package of bills we support is not just a legislative…
Press Releases View PDF With the rise of antisemitisim, Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer and president of IONA, joins an esteemed clergy from the Religious Leaders Forum where he serves as a member, in strong condemnation of acts of violence and racial descrimination against the Jewish people and their houses of worship.Imam Elturk expressed his sentiments…
Press Releases View PDF Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA, a past Co-chair of the Imams Council of Michigan, led a committee of Imams charged with issuing a statement on Abortion. The Committee consisted of Imam Mwafak Algalaieni of Grand Blanc Islamic Center and member of the Assembly of…
Press Releases View PDF The national elections are approaching fast. November 8 will be here before we know it and we must make sure that we fulfill our obligation to vote. Those who are eligible to vote and not registered, should get registered ASAP. Those that would like to vote absentee ballot, meaning by mail,…
Press Releases View PDF This morning IONA celebrated the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the first Muslim run soup kitchen in Macomb County. The project that began two years ago is now fully operational. City of Warren mayor, Jim Fouts, cut the ceremonial ribbon and delivered a few remarks of support for IONA’s work in…