Community Statements

ING Hopes Recent Events Herald a New Opportunity for Peace

05/02/11 – ING responds to Osama Bin Laden’s death with a sense of hope that a dark chapter in the history of the world may now come to a close. For too long Bin Laden’s actions and rhetoric have created a threat to the lives and security of all people of the world, in violation of Islamic teachings that clearly condemn terrorism and unequivocally forbid the targeting of civilians and indiscriminate violence. Read More

Celebrating Earth Month; 4/14/11

04/14/11 – While Earth Day this year falls on April 22nd, communities across the nation and the world are convening activities throughout the month. This annual commemoration is a timely reminder of the growing importance of taking care of this earth, our home. With growing evidence of climate change and its impact and the continuing threat of recent oil spills, nuclear melt-downs and other smaller environmental disasters, all citizens of this earth must rededicate ourselves to this important issue and do what we can to play our part. At ING we adopted eco-friendly policies in 2007 that we strive to implement not only in the office but in our homes. As a reminder to ourselves and to our volunteers and supporters we encourage taking the necessary steps to live a life that is more environmental and conscious of the responsibility we all bear. Read More

ING Efforts Against Student Bullying is Cited in Congressional Hearing; 4/6/11

04/06/11 – In testimony about rising anti-Muslim hate at the first congressional hearing on the Civil Rights of American Muslims on Tuesday, March 29th, Muslim Advocates’ Farhana Khera cited a letter that ING had sent to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in September at the beginning of the school year.  The letter emphasized the importance of recognizing and addressing increasing Islamophobia and harassment of Muslim students in the current environment. This letter follows nearly two years of ING efforts and engagement with the Department of Education, including hosting a meeting between the Dept of Education & White House representatives and Muslim, Arab and Sikh parents and children at the ING office last year; release of federal guidelines by the Department of Education that are specific to religion-based harassment in schools, the publicizing of the new DoE website, Bullyinginfo.org and participating in the recent White House conference on bullying in March which ING attended. Read More

Bay Area Muslims Organize "Help Japan Day" 3/18/11

Muslim organizations declare Friday, March 18 a day of “donations and prayer” to help Japanese disaster victims 03/18/11 – In response to the recent earthquake, tsunami and nuclear emergency in Japan, Muslim mosques and organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area are asking their members and supporters to make Friday, March 18 a special day of prayers and charitable donations to support Japanese relief efforts. Read More

King’s Hearing Illustrates Importance of Education and Outreach; 3/11/11

03/11/11 – Congressman King’s hearings on radicalization in the American Muslim community, which commenced yesterday have been the subject of much discussion and anxiety for the past month as those both for and against the hearings debate their focus and purpose. Many view this as merely another page in the playbook of the persistent demonization of American Muslims that has peaked in the past few months. Despite the focus on radicalization, on the first day of a series of planned hearings, one of the themes voiced by many of the congress people and officials testifying was an acknowledgement of American Muslims’ contributions to the United States and their place as an integral part of our community as our neighbors, teachers, members of the armed services, and educated professionals. Read More

ING is Pleased To Present a Groundbreaking New App for the iPhone and iPad and It’s Free to Download!

Did you ever want to wish your neighbor happy holidays, but weren’t sure when his or her religion has holidays or what to say? Have you ever blanked on the Hebrew word for charity? Are you planning a luncheon and need to know when Ramadan ends so you can feed your Muslim guests? Multifaith News and Events has all that and more. Read More

Ramadan Mubarak

08/02/11 – As Muslims throughout the world begin fasting from pre-dawn to sunset today, ING extends its wishes for a peaceful and inspirational Ramadan filled with blessings and peace. We also would like to encourage you to take advantage of ING resources to make Ramadan an opportunity for outreach and education. Read More

Don’t Wait for Hate: Support ING this Ramadan! 8/12/11

Insults spray-painted by vandals on a mosque in Nashville, TN. ACLU reports a 94% increase in campaigns, vandalism and assaults on mosques and congregants in the period between January 2010 and July 2011 Never has it been more vital to support the work of ING. The nation faces an unprecedented campaign of hate by a small but vocal minority against American Muslims and their faith, commonly referred to as Islamophobia. Read More

ING Response to the 9/11 Tragedy

Click on the links below to view ING’s response to the 9/11 attacks. Read More

ING Increase Efforts to Combat Islamophobia; 3/8/11

03/18/11 – In light of the controversy swirling around the King hearings on radicalization in the American Muslim community and escalating Islamophobia in the United States, ING emphasizes the need for increased outreach and education about Muslims and their faith, as well as interfaith dialogue and understanding. To this end, ING is increasing efforts to duplicate its programs across the country through Islamic Speakers Bureaus affiliated with ING. Last week ING initiated a new bureau in Dallas, Texas, and is coordinating trainings for bureaus in multiple states. ING affiliated speakers bureaus use ING’s methodology of training and certification, including upholding First Amendment guidelines, as well as its materials. Read More