Intergroup Muslim and Jewish Conflict Transformation Program
ING News & Information, 3/5/08 In this Edition: In the News: Responding to the Obama “Muslim Smear” Campaign Now Accepting Applications for Intergroup Muslim and Jewish Conflict Transformation Program ING Speakers Supplement Social Studies in Middle and High Schools, 3/3/08 “Islam in the Modern World” at Christ Episcopal Church, Los Altos, 2/28/08 “Interfaith Speakers Bureau” Speakers Training, Los Altos, 2/28/08 Thank You for Your Support! Read More
Role of Nationals in Terrorist Bombings
(San Francisco Bay Area, 7/14/05) We were shocked and saddened to hear of the recent identification of native British Muslims as having been responsible for the horrific attacks in London last week. These barbaric attacks are made all the worse because they were apparently committed by British citizens. In addition to the Islamic principal that totally prohibits and condemns the taking of innocent lives, Islam teaches that citizens of a community have a duty to uphold and respect the laws, security, and interest of that community. All of these principles were violated on July 7th. Read More
Feminism in Islam
ING News & Information, 3/19/08
In this Edition:
Still Accepting Applications for The Unity Program for Abraham’s Vision
In the News: National Muslim-Christian Understanding Initiative Launches in N. America
ING Participates in “Not in Our Town,” Silicon Valley Community Foundation Panel, 3/13/08
“The Pluralism in Islam” Presentation at Jewish Congregation Emeth, Gilroy, 3/08/08
“Speakers Bureau Training” for SALAAM, Sacramento, 3/08/08
ING Visit to Cedar Rapids, Home of the “Mother Mosque,” 3/07 – 3/08/08
Castro Valley High School’s Days of Diversity, 3/06 – 3/07/08
“Feminism in Islam” Presentation at UC Santa Cruz, 3/06/08
“Orientation on Islam & Muslims” Presentation for Sons in Retirement (SIR), 3/05/08
“Islamic Contributions to Civilization” Presentation at Alhambra High School, 3/05/08
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ING Condemns Terror Attacks in London
(San Francisco Bay Area, 7/07/05) – Joining Muslims around the country and the world, the San Francisco Bay Area based Islamic Networks Group condemns the terrorist attacks in London today. As Muslims, we utterly deplore these heinous and horrific acts that contradict all laws of Islam and civilization. To those who would commit such acts in the name of Islam, we say, that they are distorting and defaming a religion whose very name comes from the word “peace”, and which holds the highest regard for human life. As the Qur’an states: “Whoever takes an innocent life, it is as if he has killed all of humanity.” The Prophet of Islam condemned the targeting of civilians, and even infrastructure; there is no precedent in Islamic law or history for such a barbaric act. Read More
ING's Annual Community Support Dinner
On Saturday, October 4th, 2003 ING held it’s 11th Annual Community Support & Fundraising Dinner titled, “Muslim Heritage and Contributions for a New Generation,” at the Chandni restaurant in Newark, California. The program this year had the perfect blend of inspirational & artistic expression with guest speakers Shaykh Hamza Yusuf (on video) & Imam Zaid Shakir as the keynote speakers and performances by Calligraphy of Thought and Azhar Usman (Muslim Comedian) as the entertainment. Read More
Celebrating the Fourth of July
Celebrating the Fourth of July – An Arab-Muslim-American’s Journey to Discovering their American-ness. By Maha Elgenaidi, Founder and Director of Islamic Networks Group (7/4/05) As an American of Arab ancestry and Muslim background, I’ve always felt slightly disingenuous about becoming emotionally involved in the 4th of July holiday. I was never quite sure about my American-ness, despite my citizenship, nor did I feel that my fellow Americans, particularly those of European descent, viewed me as authentically American. I’ve always wondered how other groups, like African Americans reconciled their difficult history in America with celebrations of the American nation, which is reflected in Independence Day. Growing up in the United States, after having emigrated here from Egypt with my parents at the age of 7, we never celebrated the 4th of July holiday, because it wasn’t “our holiday,” as my mother would tell us. Like many children of immigrant parents, I grew up neither being authentically American nor identifying with mine or my parents country of origin. It wasn’t until I was in my 20’s, free from my parent’s control, that I declared my identity as an American, although I still hadn’t fully understood what this meant. I knew what it was not – it only took a year living in Egypt to convince me that I was not Egyptian, and while both my siblings married Egyptians and visited Egypt at every opportunity they had, I didn’t return to Egypt again for two decades. So, embracing my newly found identify as an American, I began a conscious journey in my early 20’s to discovering exactly what being American meant for me. Read More
Mukhtaran Mai's Case
Today (6/28/05), Pakistan’s Supreme Court overturned the acquittals of 13 men accused of gang-raping a villager by the name of Mukhtaran Mai, and ordered the suspects arrested Tuesday in a case that has drawn international attention to the treatment of women in Pakistan. Read More
Frequently Asked Questions on Terrorism
In the course of our presentations and educational programs, we are frequently asked questions about Islam and its view on terrorism. Here are some of the most common questions and their answers: Read More
ING Parent-Child Workshops: Yaseen Foundation
ING continues its ongoing campaign to prevent and respond to hate incidents by providing workshops to local masajid and Islamic schools. On April 19th, the Yaseen Foundation in Belmont invited ING to attend their Family Night event and present the workshops. Read More
ING Press Conference: Impact of War in Our Schools
On Monday March 24th, representatives from various community organizations, government, & law enforcement agencies were invited to participate in ING’s Press Conference. The topic for the conference was: “The Impact of War on Students of Muslim & Middle Eastern Background”, and the program was from 10:00 – 12:00 pm at the ING office in San Jose, California. Read More
