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…
Press Releases View PDF In light of the challenges of the Corona virus and the second wave overwhelming rise in the COVID-19 cases and for the safety and well-being of our community, while in consultation with the Imams Council of Michigan and medical experts, IONA masjid Board has decided to suspend all prayers including Jumu’ah…
Press Releases View PDF The Islamic Organization of North America, IONA, wraps up over five months of large scale food distribution to neighbors and people affected by the COVID-19 health crisis. IONA was key in helping to facilitate and distribute thousands of fresh produce and dairy boxes. The Michigan Muslim Community Council, MMCC, headed by…
Press Releases View PDF (Warren, MI, 05/29/20) – The Islamic Organization of North America strongly condemns the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020. Our sincere condolence to the family of George Floyd. The murder of George Floyd in broad daylight is outright criminal. We are reminded of the murder of Eric…
Press Releases View PDF Assalamu Alaikum WRWB, The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the corona virus COVID-19 as pandemic. The Governor has declared a state of Emergency in the state. According to CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the COVID-19 virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.We, at IONA, are closely monitoring the…
Press Releases View PDF Last night, at the Take on Hate rally event at the University of Michigan Dearborn campus, a host of politicians, including US congress people, Debbie Dingell, Andy Levin and Rashida Tlaib; Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, Garlin Gilchrist II; Christian, Jewish and Muslim clergy and community leaders were joined by activists and…