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Seven Steps for Supporting Muslim Employees During Ramadan
March 17, 2023 Every year, Muslims in the U.S. and around the world observe the month of Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic lunar year. Those who are able, abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset for 29-30 days. For many, most of their fast on… Read More
ING Commemorates Day to Combat Islamophobia
March 15, 2023 Observing the first International Day to Combat Islamophobia, ING joins the United Nations and and U.S. Secretary of State Blinken in calling for people worldwide to find ways to combat anti-Muslim hatred and all forms of bigotry. Read More
Displaying the Diversity of Muslims: Perspectives on a Controversy Over an Image of a Prophet
January 18, 2023 Photo Courtesy: www.maydan.com By Dr. Henry Millstein, Content Manager (Bio), Ameena Jandali, Content Manager (Bio), and Dr. Zachary Markwith, Deputy Director (Bio) This article originally appeared in the online publication… Read More
ING Lesson Plan on Imagery of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad
January 10, 2023 An artistic rendition of the name of the Prophet Muhammad. Source Lesson Plan: Exploring Perspectives on Imagery of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad Designed for educators is a new ING lesson plan to help guide classroom reflection and discussion on Muslim and academic perspectives on artistic… Read More
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2023 Greetings of Peace: As we begin the new year after a challenging three years of the pandemic, we pray that 2023 brings relief from these and the many other challenges we face locally, nationally, and globally. The Islamic tradition teaches that with every hardship comes… Read More
Support ING Supporting Professionals in DEI
December 26, 2022 Dear Friend and Supporter, *Research has indicated that 68% of Muslim Americans have experienced Islamophobia; and of these, 76% experienced it recently *94% report that Islamophobia affects their emotional and mental well-being *88% censor their speech or… Read More
Support Muslim Teens in Bullying Prevention
December 22, 2022 A 2020 ISPU survey found that 51% and a 2021 CAIR report in California found that 47% of Muslim students were bullied, nearly double the general public Since 2017, we have trained hundreds of Muslim teens across the country on constructive ways… Read More
Welcoming All Students Back to School
As schools begin the new academic year, we are pleased to offer free resources that help foster an inclusive classroom for all students. Muslims in History and Today Supplementing national and state content standards in social studies and world history about Muslims and their faith are live speakers… Read More
Re-Embracing E Pluribus Unum as Our Nation’s Motto
By Maha Elgenaidi, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer April 28, 2022 As I reflect on my upcoming trip to Washington DC alongside fellow Muslim Americans to celebrate Eid with the Bidens on Monday, May 2nd, an invitation I am grateful for, I am reminded of my previous trips to Washington… Read More
Jewish and Muslim Communities Share 20 Year Interfaith Relationship
This interview featuring ING Executive Director Maha Elgenaidi appeared in the August 2018 issue of JValley Magazine, the official Jewish magazine of Silicon Valley. At a time when we seem to be bombarded by one negative message after another, it’s reassuring to know that there is a… Read More
