Community Statements

Endowment

When a human being dies, good deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity (sadaqah jariya), knowledge which benefits others, and a righteous child who prays for him or her. (Sahih Muslim Hadith) Endowment (Waqf) A waqf is an Arabic term which refers to assets that are… Read More

ING at ISNA Convention, ING Interns, and Interfaith Immersion

Join ING at the 51st ISNA Convention in Michigan ISNA’s 51st Convention takes place August 29-September 1 in Detroit, Michigan. This year’s conference theme is “Generations Rise: Elevating Muslim-American Culture.” ING trustee Maha Elgenaidi will present on two panels and is one of the keynote speakers at the 17th… Read More

ING Welcomes Maha Elgenaidi as CEO and Chair of Board of Trustees

ING Welcomes Maha Elgenaidi as CEO and Chair of Board of Trustees ING is pleased to welcome back as its leader Maha Elgenaidi, the founder of ING. As many of you know, Maha left the Executive Director… Read More

What’s next for ING?

Dear friends, As ING’s new chair of the board of trustees and chief executive officer, I am committed to protecting the investments of our donors over the last 22 years of the organization’s existence and ensuring the future sustainability of ING and all its existing and future affiliates around… Read More

American Muslims – A Source of Hope for Gaza and Beyond

Important message from ING founder and trustee Maha Elgenaidi From Gaza to Burma, from the Central African Republic to France, from Syria to Afghanistan, Muslims face attacks each day, either through legislation, discrimination, or the barrel of a gun. But there is hope for our world, and it is found… Read More

First Principles of Religion: Treat Others As You Would Like To Be Treated (The Golden Rule)

By Islamic Networks Group (ING) Staff. All of the previous principles can be summed up in a principle that, though stated in different forms, can be found in all religious (and many non-religious) traditions: the Golden Rule. This principle simply urges people to treat others the way they… Read More

Eid Mubarak from ING

Eid Mubarak! Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and happy Eid. May the coming time be one of joy in your families and communities as well as in the world. We pray that the days… Read More

Walking Together In Faith

Walking Together In Faith This editorial was written by ING intern Seher Siddiqee, who participated in an interfaith immersion trip to New Mexico. Her reflections of the journey show the importance of young people interacting positively… Read More

Highlights from A Busy Summer At ING

Highlights from A Busy Summer At ING ING Speaker Rehmat Kharal (far left) speaks on an interfaith panel about religious symbols Two ING Presentations to Chaplains… Read More

ING Statement on Recent Anti-Jewish and Anti-Muslim Attacks

Interfaith leaders in Brooklyn – credit Metro New York This past Sunday, the predominantly Jewish suburb of Sarcelles in Paris suffered attacks by rioters, reportedly mostly Arab and North African youth, according to The Algemeiner, a New York-based Jewish news site. A kosher grocery and Jewish-owned… Read More