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Ahmed Rehab Talks to John Williams about Ground Zero Mosque Controversy and Sarah Palin

Ahmed Rehab discusses misconceptions about Islam and American Muslims, specifically addressing the “Ground Zero Mosque” controversy, and reacts to recent Sarah Palin twitter comments about the issue.

Christina Abraham to Moderate AIC Event for Rob Grant, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Chicago Field Office – 7/27/10

CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham will moderate an event featuring Robert D. Grant, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Chicago Field Office. SAC Grant will be discussing the FBI’s role in an increasingly interconnected world.

Executive Director Ahmed Rehab moderates event for Grand Mufti of Egypt, Sheikh Ali Gomaa

The American Islamic College held a private luncheon for the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Sheikh Ali Gomaa, and distinguished guests on July 5th, 2010.

Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, moderated the event and introduced the guest of honor.

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, to Speak at American Islamic College – 7/12/2010

Representatives from CAIR-Chicago will be part of the American Islamic College’s Islam 101 series this July-August.

Tonight, CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab will discuss contemporary Islamic issues including Muslim-West relations, Islamophobia, Islam in the Media, and the Obama administration’s performance in terms of relations to Muslims at home and abroad.

Chicago Tribune: Oak Brook hotel backs out on Muslim group’s conference

Ahmed Rehab, executive director of the Council for American-Islamic Relations, said he doesn’t agree with the principles of Hizb ut-Tahrir, but believes the group is entitled to freedom of speech and assembly like any other group in the U.S.

“They are a minority group among Muslims and their ideology is considered sensational by mainstream communities,” Rehab said. “Despite their best efforts, they are neither persuasive nor effective.”

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Sun-Times: Muslim convention to shine a light on hate: Survey of 3,000 to track effects of Islamophobia

“The survey will be asking about 3,000 respondents how Islamophobia has affected them and to identify where they see the most examples of it,” Amina Sharif, Chicago spokeswoman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said Thursday.

“Chicago is a diverse metropolis, but that doesn’t mean we’re exempt from racial and ethic tensions.”

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Naperville Sun: Documents piling up in Irshad case

CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak talks to the Naperville Sun about recent developments in the Irshad Learning Center’s lawsuit against Dupage County.

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CAIR-Chicago at ISNA Convention: July 2-5

CAIR-Chicago will be taking part in two lectures this weekend at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) convention. The convention is the largest annual gathering of Muslims in North America; over 30,000 people are expected to attend this year.

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    6th Annual CAIR-Chicago Banquet
    February 22, 2010
  3. Gov. Affairs Coordinator Reema Ahmad Attends Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
    November 2, 2009
  4. Gov. Affairs Coordinator Reema Ahmad to Attend Republican Gubernatorial Forum – Oct. 21, 2009
    October 20, 2009
  5. CAIR-Chicago Holds Community Forum on Comprehensive Immigration Reform at Mosque Foundation
    April 27, 2007
  6. Southtown Star: Tinley woman assaulted at grocery store
    November 13, 2009
  7. CAIR-Chicago says farewell to Communications Coordinator Reem Rahman
    August 21, 2009
  8. Executive Director Ahmed Rehab Attends Reception for Somalian President
    October 5, 2009
  9. Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director, Re-Elected to Board of Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)
    August 14, 2008
  10. Cooking up a recipe for peace and success: Youth Coordinator Mokaram Rauf reflects on trip to Philippines
    August 14, 2009
  1. Christina Abraham to Moderate AIC Event for Rob Grant, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Chicago Field Office – 7/27/10
    July 26, 2010
  2. Ahmed Rehab Talks to John Williams about Ground Zero Mosque Controversy and Sarah Palin
    July 20, 2010
  3. WGN Radio: Ahmed Rehab Talks to John Williams about Ground Zero Mosque
    July 20, 2010
  4. CBS Radio: Ahmed Rehab Talks to John Williams about Ground Zero Mosque and Sarah Palin
    July 19, 2010
  5. Executive Director Ahmed Rehab moderates event for Grand Mufti of Egypt, Sheikh Ali Gomaa
    July 12, 2010
  6. CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, to Speak at American Islamic College – 7/12/2010
    July 12, 2010
  7. Chicago Tribune: Oak Brook hotel backs out on Muslim group’s conference
    July 10, 2010
  8. Sun-Times: Muslim convention to shine a light on hate: Survey of 3,000 to track effects of Islamophobia
    July 3, 2010
  9. Naperville Sun: Documents piling up in Irshad case
    July 2, 2010
  10. CAIR-Chicago at ISNA Convention: July 2-5
    June 25, 2010
  1. Shefah Saman commented on Chicago Tribune, Ahmed Rehab: Do actions of the ‘Jewish state’ represent Jewish values?
    June 1, 2010
  2. whytea commented on Huffington Post, Ahmed Rehab: A Tale of Two Terrors: Times Square vs. Jacksonville
    May 14, 2010
  3. Shefah Saman commented on Huffington Post, Ahmed Rehab: A Tale of Two Terrors: Times Square vs. Jacksonville
    May 14, 2010
  4. Barb Simmes commented on First U.S. Appearance–Tariq Ramadan to Speak at
    6th Annual CAIR-Chicago Banquet
    February 22, 2010
  5. Malik commented on Chicago Tribune’s Eric Zorn V. Ahmed Rehab:
    Cartoon depictions of Muhammad, the great debate
    April 28, 2010
  6. Mohamad Abdallah commented on Chicago Tribune’s Eric Zorn V. Ahmed Rehab:
    Cartoon depictions of Muhammad, the great debate
    April 28, 2010
  7. MB commented on Chicago Tribune, Ahmed Rehab: Contrived cartoon controversy
    April 26, 2010
  8. Nancy commented on Sun-Times: We have little to fear but ignorance
    April 19, 2010
  9. Ima commented on Sun-Times: We have little to fear but ignorance
    April 19, 2010
  10. Earnest Daft commented on Radio Islam: Sultan Muhammad and Amir Haq Interview US Airways National Spokesperon, Evicted Imam
    November 27, 2006

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