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Ahmed Rehab to be awarded Prophetic Leadership Award by Arise Chicago
On Tuesday, November 13, 2012, CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab will be awarded the Prophetic Leadership Award by Arise Chicago.
Download the CAIR Hajj Travel Guide!
Going to Hajj this year? Check out this travel guide with the essential information that every traveler needs to know before leaving.
Presidential debate viewing party welcomes a variety of opinions
CAIR-Chicago's viewing party not only offered a chance for the community to watch the debate in a space other than their home, but it also gave the community an opportunity to express their views while exchanging and sharing their ideas on pertinent issues facing Americans.
From comics to real life: Undocumented youth tell their story
Graham Cracker Comics recently hosted,"Parallel universes: Drawing connections with comic books and real life undocumented heroes."
CBS 2: CAIR-Chicago hosts Presidential debate viewing party
On October 22nd, 2012, CAIR-Chicago held a public viewing of the 3rd Presidential debate. CAIR-Chicago staff and community members comment on the candidates positions on various foreign policy issues.
The Badger Herald: Union South hosts event aimed at examining prejudice of Muslims
Around 250 attendees filled Union South’s Varsity Hall Friday for a Muslim Students Association event to raise awareness of what they believe is a nation-wide misunderstanding of Islam.
Ahmed Rehab on “Understanding Islamophobia in America” at UW-Madison
Ahmed Rehab spoke at “Understanding Islamophobia in America," which took place this past Friday at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to raise awareness of the spread of intolerance against Muslims that is steadily on the rise.
Citizen Bridges International fellows visit CAIR-Chicago
On October 19, 2012 a delegation of international professionals met at CAIR-Chicago’s office to discuss the various issues that affect the Arab world.
PRESS RELEASE: CAIR-Chicago hosts public viewing of 3rd Presidential debate
CAIR-Chicago will be hosting a public viewing of the 3rd presidential debate of the 2012 elections. Join us in our Gallery where we will be streaming the debate live.
Al-Ahram: Don't take the bait
In an exclusive interview, Executive Director of the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Ahmed Rehab tells Gihan Shahine how Muslims should react to the current wave of anti-Islamic bigotry.
Ahmed Rehab to give keynote address at UW-Madison "Understanding Islamophobia" event
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, will give the keynote address at a UW-Madison event entitled "Understanding Islamophobia in America" on Friday, October 19th.
Ahmed Rehab to give keynote address at UW-Madison "Understanding Islamophobia" event
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, will give the keynote address at a UW-Madison event entitled "Understanding Islamophobia in America" on Friday, October 19th.
PRESS RELEASE: CAIR-Chicago hosts public viewing of 2012 Presidential debate
CAIR-Chicago will be hosting a public viewing of the 2nd presidential debate of the 2012 elections. Join us in our Gallery where we will be live streaming the debate.
Parallel universes: Drawing connections with comic books and real life undocumented heroes
Join comic book lovers and activists as they discuss the connections between the heroes in the illustrated world and the heroes in the real world.
Student Life, Washington University: A platform for peace
CAIR-Chicago’s Ahmed Rehab defines jihad as “the struggle against ignorance, injustice and hate. It is the struggle against the darkness in one’s own soul. It is the struggle to be patient in times of adversity.”
CAIR-Chicago and ICIRR team up to get out the vote!
CAIR-Chicago and ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights) are partnering to encourage and mobilize residents of Illinois' 8th congressional district to vote in this year's general election.
How the erosion of civil liberties is not just a Muslim issue
European courts have deemed American prisons to be compatible with human rights standards. Chris Hedges, in his op-ed, “What Is Happening to Muslims Will Happen to the Rest of Us,” however, tells us that this is not the case.
The new slur: Calling Obama the "M" word
The English language doesn't lack for things to call politicians you don't like. Why, then, of all of the things he (or she) could have called President Obama, was "Muslim" chosen?
The new slur: Calling Obama the "M" word
The English language doesn't lack for things to call politicians you don't like. Why, then, of all of the things he (or she) could have called President Obama, was "Muslim" chosen?
With freedom of speech, comes great responsibility
As much as free speech needs to be respected and upheld, it also needs to be checked on an even playing field.

