Community Statements

Educator and Parent Resources on Islam and Muslims

We’re Busier Than Ever with Requests for ING Content and Speakers ING has been receiving a higher than usual number of requests from schools and school districts for our content and speakers. Educators and parents, here’s a summary of ING resources for your classroom curriculum and content… Read More

A Clarion Call for Unity: Know Your Neighbor

A Clarion Call for Unity: Know Your Neighbor America is the most diverse nation in the world — a rich society of individuals who come from different religious and cultural traditions and heritages, and who hold different social and political views. As Americans, we must reject stereotypes and foster understanding… Read More

A Call for Unity: One America

The 2016 presidential election is finally behind us. Despite the sharp divisions that have emerged during the campaign, Islamic Networks Group (ING) and its Affiliates respect the democratic process and its results and believe that we can all unite around the shared values that the overwhelming majority of Americans believe… Read More

New ING Educator and Parent Resources Address the 2016 Presidential Election’s Political Environment

Tomorrow is Election Day and no matter who wins, increased polarization on both sides may not bode well for Americans of Muslim background, who have been front and center in many of the conversations during this election. With rising Islamophobia and increased hate crimes and bullying, the situation may… Read More

ING Classes on Islam; Muslim Youth Certified

On Course with Muslims and Other Faiths Wednesdays Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7, 14, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Palo Alto ING CEO Maha Elgenaidi, Content Director Ameena Jandali and speaker Ismael Nass will lead a six-session course at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center about the religion of Islam and its adherents. Read More

ING now certifying Muslim youth speakers

Salam alaykum, Before we tell you how ING is now certifying Muslim youth speakers, we wanted to share the good news that ING was invited to the White House by Barack and Michelle Obama last week for the express purpose of thanking us for all of… Read More

We’ve reached nearly 5,000 people face-to-face this fall

Salam alaykum, Fall 2016 is off to an impressive start! Our local speakers have been busy traveling all over the San Francisco Bay Area giving presentations about Islam and Muslims and participating in interfaith panels and discussions. Through these efforts we’ve been able to reach nearly… Read More

Free Educational Resources for Educators and Parents

New Resources for Educators and Parents For the last 23 years, ING has provided education about Muslims and their faith to educators throughout the country through interactive presentations. Additionally, for the last 10 years we have offered multi-faith panels featuring representatives… Read More

Voices of Inclusion; Upcoming ING Events

“Know Your Classmates” Launched to Build Inclusion Last Thursday, Beyond Differences and Islamic Networks Group launched Know Your Classmates, a national program designed to empower youth to break down barriers around cultural differences to build inclusive communities within schools. The two nonprofit organizations created curriculum for Know Your… Read More

Speech by Lily Nasar at National Day of Prayer for Behavioral Health Recovery and Understanding Event

By Programs Manager Lily Nasar. This speech was delivered at the San Mateo County National Day of Prayer for Behavioral Health and Understanding. Read more about the event in the San Mateo Daily Journal. Thank you so much for including me in this important event and day. Read More