Community Statements

Why Muslims Must Stand Up to Anti-Semitism [Editorial]

On April 7, congregants of Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg, Maryland, found their synagogue defaced with swastikas and profanity. The incident devastated congregants like Michael Weisel, who said, “When my wife called me and told me what happened, I was speechless. I started to cry.” Continue reading… To read… Read More

ING CEO Joins Interfaith Panel

ING founder and CEO Maha Elgenaidi joined a panel that included director Daniel Ferguson and representatives from the other faiths (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism) shown in a new IMAX movie titled Jerusalem at The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose following a special screening of the film for educators. Read More

Muslim and Christian Women in Dialogue

On Saturday, March 7, ING’s Maha Elgenaidi presented to an audience of 85 women at Stone Church’s Women’s Retreat at the St. Francis Retreat Center in the beautiful hills of San Juan Bautista. The retreat was designed to expand the women’s intellectual and spiritual horizons by examining the similarities and… Read More

ING Partners with Congressman Honda to Combat Bullying

ING met with Congressman Mike Honda in January to discuss the widespread problem of religiously-motivated bullying which is preventable through education and interreligious engagement. At our initiative, the Congressman has committed to bring this issue to the attention of the school superintendents in his district. Representative Honda will share a… Read More

Speakers Bureau Trainings – New York and Phoenix

If you live in New York City or Phoenix, here is your opportunity to become a certified speaker for a local ING affiliate. Help clarify misconceptions while educating about Muslims and their faith in a variety of public settings including schools, universities, churches, houses of worship, and civic organizations. An… Read More

Interfaith Allies Condemn Anti-Muslim Violence

ING’s interfaith allies join us in condemning anti-Muslim violence this week. We deeply appreciate their quick action and friendship. Below, you can read the full statements as well as link to the corresponding organizations’ websites. Congressman Mike Honda Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Silicon Valley Interreligious Council… Read More

Interfaith Allies’ Statements Condemning Anti-Muslim Violence

ING’s interfaith allies join us in condemning anti-Muslim violence this week. We deeply appreciate their quick action and friendship. Below, you can read the full statements as well as link to the corresponding organizations’ websites. Congressman Mike Honda Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Silicon Valley Interreligious… Read More

ING and Affiliates Mourn Young Lives

ING mourns four young lives recently cut short by senseless violence, three in North Carolina yesterday, and one in Syria this week. These are among the many lives lost in a world racked by conflict and hatred. The loss of these four is especially poignant because they were living exemplary… Read More

“The media makes people scared of us.”

In light of the senseless murders in Chapel Hill… The past 48 hours have been a slideshow of many emotions: fear, anger, grief, confusion. The horrific deaths of Deah Barakat, his wife Yusor Mohammad, and her sister Razan Abu-Salha have shaken the American Muslim community, and ignited a firestorm on… Read More

“All Muslims are not like the terrorists on the news.”

“All Muslims are not like the terrorists on the news.” A recent INGYouth Workshop in San Jose INGYouth Workshops Motivated and Engaged Youth this Weekend NG held two youth workshops this past weekend, one in San Jose, CA and the other in Longwood, FL. Middle and high school students… Read More