Community Statements

Celebrating a Historic Inauguration and Martin Luther King’s Legacy

Monday, January 19, 2009 Joining Silicon Valley Interfaith leaders, ING President, Maha Elgenaidi will co-present a Litany of Hope and Dedication at an Interfaith citizens celebration and dedication on the momentous occasion of the inauguration of President Barack Hussein Obama. The event will also commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who taught non violence and social justice, leading people of all ages and backgrounds to come together to improve lives and fulfill the American Dream. “Many of us feel called to work toward Dr. King’s dream. Let us all live a little of his dream in our lives by trying to live his legacy of promoting change for the greater good in whatever way we can. While many of the civil rights issues he fought long and hard for have been achieved, there are still many challenges before us, and the first hurdle is overcoming our own inner prejudices towards those who are different than ourselves. The dream he had of an America for all people, regardless of race or religion is a dream that all of us should work towards,” commented Maha Elgenaidi. Read More

Silcon Valley Interfaith Leaders Endorse Declaration for Peace on M.E. Crisis

Even on the toughest issues, Silicon Valley interfaith & mainstream religious leaders find common ground! AN INTERFAITH DECLARATION FOR PEACE We members and leaders of the Silicon Valley interfaith community are anguished by the events that have unfolded in Israel and Gaza. While some of us—guided by faith and conscience—may in other venues express stronger statements of sympathy either for Israel or Gaza, we share a commitment to engage with one another, even, and especially, during times of great stress. We also affirm our common humanity and our common belief that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must cease, that there is no violent solution to that conflict, that all human life is valued, and that all parties must cooperate to achieve a just and lasting peace on behalf of God’s children who reside in the land we call holy. Read More

ING Hosting Faiths Act Fellows

TONY BLAIR FAITH FOUNDATION WITH INTERFAITH YOUTH CORE ANNOUNCE “FAITHS ACT FELLOWS” Hosting an Interfaith Pair of Fellows is Islamic Networks Group (ING) April 21, 2009. The Tony Blair Faith Foundation, in collaboration with the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), have today announced 12 exceptional young people selected in the US to take part in a youth leadership program established to bring people of different faiths together to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, and in particular, eliminate deaths due to malaria. Read More

ING Statement on Alleged Terrorist Plot in NYC

For immediate release (May 21, 2009) Islamic Networks Group (ING) congratulates local and national law enforcement agencies for their success in thwarting the alleged plot to bomb two Jewish institutions and shoot missiles at military planes. Harming places of worship of any religious group is strictly prohibited in Islam, and the Qur’an specifically mentions the duty to safeguard all houses of worship including synagogues (Qur’an, 22:40). ING points out that no political grievances can legitimize actions that are condemned by Islam; those that claim Islamic teachings to justify their immoral violent actions are committing a dual crime of attempting to harm others and acting in the name of a religion that they are misrepresenting. Read More

ING Welcomes President Obama's Speech in Cairo

Welcoming a New Course for Relations Between U.S. and Muslim Communities ING welcomes a new course for relations between U.S. and Muslim communities as set out in President Obama’s landmark speech in Cairo today. The tone and focus of the visit and speech is a breath of fresh air and gives promise to the vision and mission of ING’s work for the last 16 years, a world where people of all faiths and none are understood and respected and their contributions valued. Read More

ING Reaches Over 20,000 People in 2008-2009 Academic Year; 6/13/09

ING News & Information, 6/11/09 Mark Your Calendars On Saturday, June 27th, ING will be hosting a new speaker training workshop for the Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB) from 9:30-2:30 pm at the ING office in San Jose. Certified speakers deliver onsite presentations about Islam and Muslims at schools, universities, healthcare and law enforcement agencies, corporations and other public and private institutions. As an ISB speaker, you can join a 16-year old program to help promote a better understanding of American Muslims within our communities through education and inter-religious dialogue among people of all faiths and none. ISB speakers receive presentation materials developed by scholars, learn to speak about American Muslims for public audiences, and can improve their speaking skills in the process. Read More

ING Participates in ISNA July 4th Weekend in D.C.; 7/2/09

ING News & Information, 7/2/09 ING will be participating in the upcoming ISNA Annual Convention this 4th of July Weekend in Washington D.C., joining thousands of American Muslims in exploring this year’s fitting theme, “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Maha Elgenaidi, ING president will be… Read More

ING Accredited by the Better Business Bureau; 8/25/09

ING News & Information, 7/2/09 *Ramadan Mubarak (Blessed Ramadan) *ING Accredited by the Better Business Bureau *ING Annual Supporters Dinner – Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 Read More

ING Breaks Fast with Secretary Clinton; 9/18/09

ING News & Information, 9/18/09 *ING Expresses Best Wishes for the Holidays *ING Participates with other American Muslim Organizations in Breaking the Fast with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton *Announcing Recipients of ING’s “Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy” award *ING Participates as Keynote Speakers in Ramadan Open Houses ING Expresses Best Wishes for the Holidays Wishing the best for all the holidays that align with the new moon, including Eid al-Fitr, (Festival of the Ramadan Fast-Breaking), which falls this weekend, Rosh Hashanah, and others that fall at this time. May the holidays be a time of joy and celebration for you and your families. Read More

Thank You for Making ING's Annual Supporters Dinner a Success; 10/16/09

ING News & Information, 10/16/09 * Thank You for Making ING’s Annual Supporters Dinner a Success * “A Common Word” Conference at Georgetown University * Upcoming ING Events * Join ING as a Volunteer Speaker Read More