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CLTV: Ahmed Rehab shares his perspective on Boston bombings [VIDEO]
In this live interview, CAIR-Chicago's Ahmed Rehab talks about how the Muslim community has wholly condemned the heinous acts of violence in Boston, and asks Americans to be careful not to make generalizations about the entire Muslim community based on the actions of individuals.
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Muslims hoping Islamophobia doesn’t rise in light of Boston attacks
The Chicago Sun-Times reports on the Friday's press conference concerning CAIR-Chicago's response to the Boston bombings.
Chicago Tribune: Muslims guard against backlash
The Council on American Islamic Relations again offered sympathy to victims of the Boston Marathon bombing on Friday, but added a plea for Americans not to generalize and conclude that Muslim teachings influenced the suspect in any way.
Patheos: Why #MyJihad doesn’t engage with Islamophobes like Pamela Geller
Angie Emara, project coordinator of the #MyJihad ad campaign, wrote a response to Davi Barker, who blogs at The Muslim Agorist and writes for The Examiner and Altmuslim, on his analysis for the debate Pamela Geller had with Michael Krasney opposite David Chiu.
Balkan Chronicle: #MyJihad is steeped in my Balkan roots
Yasmina Kishanov Blackburn is a soccer mom who is involved with the #MyJihad campaign and discusses what the term 'jihad' means to her.
Naperville Television 17: Irshad Learning Center moving into Naperville
Naperville Television 17 reports on the current status of the Irshad Learning Center's developments in the Naperville community.
Daily Herald: Islamic group seeking compensation from DuPage
The Daily Herald reports on CAIR-Chicago's efforts in reversing the decision by DuPage County's board to reject a planned Islamic education facility near Naperville.
WBEZ 91.5: Muslim group claims win on DuPage mosque dispute
WBEZ 91.5 FM reports on a Federal judge decision that DuPage County's zoning denial is 'arbitrary and capricious.'
CBS Chicago: Lawyer delighted by ruling allowing suburban Islamic center to open
CBS Chicago reports on the ruling by a federal judge that voted in favor of a suburban Islamic religious center and their right to open.
BizPac: CAIR-Florida fights to run ‘#MyJihad’ bus ads
The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations has embarked on a campaign to redefine the term “jihad,” applying earlier this year to advertise a “#MyJihad” message on Hillsborough Area Regional Transit buses.
Chicago Tribune: Religious leaders come together in Frankfort
Christianity, Islam and Judaism may seem like totally different religions, but participants at an interfaith forum in Frankfort learned they all share some basic principles.
Radio Free Europe: Campaign aims to reclaim true meaning of 'jihad'
Radio Free Europe covers the #MyJihad ad campaign launched by CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab.
Campus Progress: What Does The Word Jihad Mean To You?
The Council on American-Islamic Relations sponsored an educational campaign to reframe the way people view the word "jihad."
OPB: Through ad campaign, Muslim activists want to redefine 'jihad'
In an effort to "reclaim" the word jihad, Muslim activists launched a new ad campaign in the nation's capitol this week. Commuters in the Washington, D.C. subway system will start seeing posters stamped with the "#My Jihad" hashtag.
San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Debra Saunders - Sanctimony city
Debra Saunders reviews the recent controversy in San Francisco over Pamela Geller's #MyJihad counter-campaign.
On Islam: Jihad ad war on American streets
An advertising war is taking place on American streets between Muslims and Islamophobes about the meaning of Jihad.
NPR: In Chicago, dueling ads over the meaning of 'Jihad'
In Chicago, a group has launched a bus and subway ad campaign meant to reclaim the term jihad from another series of ads that presents jihadists as violent.
NPR: In Chicago, dueling ads over the meaning of 'Jihad'
In Chicago, a group has launched a bus and subway ad campaign meant to reclaim the term jihad from another series of ads that presents jihadists as violent.
Muslim Matters: #MyJihad - The ‘struggle’ to reclaim Islam
Muslim Matters discusses the goal of #MyJihad Public Education Campaign and sheds light on how it is successfully driving home the message that 'jihad' in actuality refers to a concerted effort or struggle, namely by an individual in the path of God.
Huffington Post: San Francisco anti-Islam bus ads ignite controversy
The Huffington Post reports on the San Francisco public transit authority's fight against anti-Islamic ads sponsored by the AFDI. The ads that closely resemble the #Myjihad Public Education Campaign ads are sparking controversy and inspired SFMTA to donate all revenue generated from the ads to the city's Human Rights Commission.
