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…
Press Releases View PDF On Tuesday (August 9), Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA), participated in an important interfaith webinar titled “Encouraging Faith Communities to Vote – Sermons on the Importance of Voting.” The webinar was hosted by the Interfaith Power & Light whose mission is to inspire and…
Press Releases View PDF In November of 2017, the Muslim Community hosted the ‘1001 Inventions’ exhibit at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit. The exhibit is an international, award-winning traveling exhibit that showcases the legacy of scientific discovery and innovation during the golden age of Muslim Civilization, beginning in the 7th century and following the…
Press Releases On October 28, 2021, hosted by Fox 2 News Reporter and Anchor, Josh Landon, Gift of Life Michigan broadcasted a virtual roundtable event titled “The Gift of Life – Michigan’s Faith Leaders Dialogue ”. This year marks 50 years that Gift of Life Michigan has been providing advocacy and education on organ and…
Press Releases View PDF “Do [as you will], for God will see your deeds, and [so, will] His Messenger and the believers.” (9:105) On Monday, February 22, 2021, the InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit (IFLC) in their annual special virtual event honored three interfaith leaders for their commitment and contribution to the society at…