Press Releases View PDF History made in the City of WarrenLast night was a historic night for the City of Warren. The city council unanimously passed a resolution on “Re-affirming the American Core Values of Freedom, Equality and Justice.” A document initiated by four clergy.Almost two years ago (June 26, 2008) and after months in…
Press Releases View PDF An esteemed and well respected Islamic scholar and thinker of our time, Dr. Israr Ahmed returns to his Lord, “Inna lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raj’oon,” to Allah we belong and to Him is our return. Dr. Israr Ahmed (may Allah bless his soul) passed away in the early morning hours on…
Press Releases View PDF Religious leaders from various faith communities met Thursday, June 26, 2008 to sign an interfaith covenant for freedom, equality and justice. After months in the making, Imam Steve Elturk of the Islamic Organization of North America, Father Gary Shulte of St. Sylvester Church, Rev. Roger Facione of Calvary Lutheran Church, and…
Press Releases View PDF Religious leaders from various faith communities met Monday, March 31, 2008 to issue a “Declaration for Life” that deplores global violence and exhorts to world peace. The text of the declaration is as follows. Declaration for Life from Faith Traditions of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian It is time that we as…
Press Releases View PDF Today, the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) joined a delegation of Sunni and Shia Imams to meet with Mr.Jack R. Twiss, Political Counselor, Head of Political Section from the embassy of the Kingdom of the Nertherlands, Washingtom DC. The meeting took place at the Arab American Museum in Dearborn, Michigan…
Press Releases View PDF With the help of Allah (SWT), the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) opened its headquarter office in Warren, MI. In addition to serving as the administrative center for IONA, the facility will serve as a full-time masjid and learning center for the local Muslim community. Establishing a vibrant center for…
Press Releases View PDF In light of recent sectarian tensions in the Middle East which threaten to spill over to Muslim communities in the United States, the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) has joined other prominent Muslim communities in Southeast Michigan in signing the Muslim Code of Honor. This groundbreaking agreement commits the Muslim…
Press Releases View PDF Every day, thousands of Americans raise their hand to their hearts and pledge allegiance with the commanding statement – “with liberty and justice for all.” The majority of these Americans are young children– students who believe that their country is just and in pursuit of liberty. Do these attributes apply only…
Press Releases View PDF The Warren Community Center Auditorium was the venue for an interfaith symposium “Meet your Neighbors, Examining the Shared Heritage of Faith” the evening of Thursday, June 10th, 2006. The event, co-sponsored by the National Conference for Community and Justice, Michigan (NCCJ), The Council of American-Islamic Relations of Michigan (CAIR-MI), and the…
Press Releases View PDF The Islamic Organization of North America (IONA), in cooperation with the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) and the Council on American – Islamic Relations, Michigan Chapter (CAIR-MI) is organizing a “Meet your Neighbors – Examining the Shared Heritage of Faith” symposium to be held on Thursday, June 8, 2006…