The "My Jihad" campaign was founded by Executive Director Ahmed Rehab. The goal is to share, what Rehab calls "The true meaning of Jihad" that is believed and practiced by the majority of Muslims.
Read MoreThe Muslim Community is responding to comments made by Congressman Joe Walsh (R) that they say are outrageous and reinforce racial stereotypes.
Read MoreJust returned from an internal OIC workshop held in Brussels to discuss Islamophobia, Ahmed Rehab, the executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Chicago Office, asserted that Muslims must do more to fight this scourge.
Read MoreOn Monday, February 6th, Communications Coordinators Aymen Abdel Halim and Amina Sharif presented a lecture on Islam and the media for a class at DePaul University in Lincoln Park.
Read MoreWith Pastor Terry Jones' "Burn A Koran Day" fiasco and the ongoing Park51 debate taking center stage in the media, CAIR-Chicago is taking action. We are challenging misinformation and anti-Muslim rhetoric through interfaith and outreach efforts to educate the public. You may have also seen us in the news recently, adding balanced and informed perspectives to public discourse.
Read MoreAhmed Rehab talks to France 24's Mark Owen and various panelists about the proposed Qur'an burning. They also discuss the state of Islamophobia in America.
Read MoreAhmed Rehab talks to France 24's Mark Owen and various panelists about the proposed Qur'an burning. They also discuss the state of Islamophobia in America.
Read More"This might be the first time many people get to hear exactly what the Quran says. Hopefully it'll lead to asking more questions about Islam and reaching out to Muslims in the area," said CAIR-Chicago Outreach Coordinator, Gerald Hankerson.
Read More"The extremists that caused the attacks on 9/11 do not represent the vast majority of Muslims who see Islam as a submission to God," said Gerald Hankerson of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
Read More“This pastor is not exactly an example of honesty and integrity. He’s a radical, an extremist, and my take on him is that every faith unfortunately has its bad apples.” –Ahmed Rehab
Read More“This pastor is not exactly an example of honesty and integrity. He’s a radical, an extremist, and my take on him is that every faith unfortunately has its bad apples.” –Ahmed Rehab
Read MoreIn response to the proposed Qur’an burning on 9-11: “Our statement is in the form of the proactive work that we do especially now with 9-11 coming up which includes outreach, interfaith work, and dialogue. Essentially representing who we truly are, which is patriotic, freedom loving Muslims and Americans. That’s really our response to this sort-of hate mongering and campaign of misinformation.” –Ahmed Rehab
Read MoreIn response to the proposed Qur’an burning on 9-11: “Our statement is in the form of the proactive work that we do especially now with 9-11 coming up which includes outreach, interfaith work, and dialogue. Essentially representing who we truly are, which is patriotic, freedom loving Muslims and Americans. That’s really our response to this sort-of hate mongering and campaign of misinformation.” –Ahmed Rehab
Read MoreCAIR-Chicago's Ahmed Rehab talks to CBS news about "Burn A Koran Day." "When somebody does something that is this insane, the best response is to ignore them. Except the problem is that he is getting so much media attention that it is now a point of national debate," says Rehab.
Read MoreCAIR-Chicago's Ahmed Rehab talks to CBS news about "Burn A Koran Day." "When somebody does something that is this insane, the best response is to ignore them. Except the problem is that he is getting so much media attention that it is now a point of national debate," says Rehab.
Read MoreMustapha is the well-known leader at one of the nation's most popular mosques and is a national figure in American Islam. So considering his civic stature, it isn't surprising Imam Mustapha was invited by FBI officials in Chicago to attend this summer's Citizens' Academy with about 25 other local notables.
Read MoreAhmed Rehab debates guests on Fox Business' Money Rocks regarding the rise of Islamophobia in America as seen by recent attacks against several mosques. Rehab and conservative commentator Bo Dietel also debate the merits of building a mosque in lower Manhattan, near Ground Zero.
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