Community Statements

Muslims and Hate Crimes

Following up on our first note that addressed the roots of Islamophobia, an extended version of which was published in Duke University’s online news, we again turn our attention to how ING is responding and for whom. We first addressed bullying prevention of children… Read More

Meet Our Summer Interns

This summer ING is blessed with four dedicated interns giving invaluable assistance in various aspects of our work. Seher Siddiqee has returned to ING after another year at Hartford Seminary in Connecticut, where she is pursuing a Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with an emphasis in Muslim-Christian… Read More

ING Joins SF Faith Leaders in Response to Racist Acts of Violence and Destruction​

Still grieving the massacre of nine African American congregants by a white supremacist at the historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 17, 2015, we watch almost in disbelief as predominantly Black southern churches burn and many people continue to defend a flag that has come to… Read More

ING Adds New Affiliates to Its Network

22 partners, operating in 18 states and Canada: Working together, annually reaching tens of thousands of Americans face-to-face   ING is pleased to announce the addition of three new Affiliates to our amazing Affiliate Network. ING Affiliates consist of organizations and speakers that utilize ING… Read More

Muslim Children and Islamophobia

Pushing Back against Bullying: INGYouth Workshops & School Presentations Following up on our last note that addressed the roots of Islamophobia, an extended version of which was published in Duke University’s online news, we now turn our attention to how ING is responding and for whom. Schoolchildren, both… Read More

ING & Affiliates Mourn the Loss of Lives in Charleston, Call for Peace

AP photo – David Goldman By Islamic Networks Group (ING) Staff. The murder of nine worshippers at a church in Charleston is an unspeakable crime that should be a wake-up call to our nation as it demonstrates how much work needs to be done to heal the divides… Read More

In pursuit of true happiness during Ramadan!

By Islamic Networks Group (ING) Staff. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, gives anyone who believes in its benefits the opportunity, time, and space to rejuvenate their spirituality, reconnect with their Creator, and dig deeper to find meaning in everything they do. Ramadan is also a time… Read More

True happiness | New ING website | Ramadan mailer

In pursuit of true happiness during Ramadan! Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, gives anyone who believes in its benefits the opportunity, time, and space to rejuvenate their spirituality, reconnect with their Creator, and dig deeper to find meaning in everything they do. Ramadan is also a… Read More

Interfaith Events Prove Love is Stronger than Hate

Congratulations are in order, but much work needs to be done to PREVENT bias and discrimination ING wants to congratulate two American Muslim women who recently won important victories for freedom of expression and conscience. Samanta Elauf, who was denied a job by Abercrombie and Fitch because she wears a… Read More

Memorial Day: We remember, and pray for peace

Celebrations of those killed in combat were a regular occurrence in the years following the United States Civil War. During visits to gravesites and the earliest national military cemeteries, decorations like flowers and flags would be placed on the tombstones. This holiday came to be known as “Decoration Day,” a… Read More