- Hadith of the Day: Avoid Evil Speech
The Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) once encountered a pig on the road. He said to it: "Go in peace." Someone then asked: "(Why) do you say this to a pig?" Jesus replied: "I (said it so as not to) accustom my tongue to evil speech." Al-Muwatta
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever guarantees me (control of his speech and sexual passions), I will guarantee him Paradise."
- CAIR: Minn. Muslims Will React to Launch of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Program
Later today, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will hold a media availability with Muslim community leaders to react to today's launch of a government-initiated "countering violent extremism" (CVE) program in that state.
- Video: 3 People in Court for Cross Burning at NY Mosque, CAIR Urges Repudiation of Hate
- CAIR: US Mulling Increased Syrian Refugee Resettlement
Remarks like Orban's drew strong condemnation from American-Muslim leaders who said rejecting Muslim refugees in preference for their Christian counterparts is tantamount to discrimination.
"I think it is pretty clear that if you deny someone refugee status, or deny them assistance as a refugee based on their faith, that is a result of bigotry and intolerance," said Council on American-Islamic Relations spokesman Ibrahim Hooper.
- CAIR-FL: The drowned boy on the beach could've been me. (PRI)
We begin with Hassan Shibly, a man who's crossed many borders in his own life. Shibly emigrated to the U.S. from Syria at the age of four. He's a Takeaway listener in Tampa, where he's also the chief executive director of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), Florida.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAIR Seeks Probe of Va. School Board Chair's Anti-Muslim Post
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/9/2015) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for an investigation of an anti-Muslim Facebook post shared by a Virginia school board chairwoman.
CAIR said the post, shared by Chesapeake Public Schools Board Chair Christie New Craig, shows a skull with crossed military-style knives and a woman stating: "Muslims hate pork, beer, dogs, bikinis, Jesus, and freedom of speech. My question is, what the hell do they come to America for?!"
PHOTO: Anti-Muslim Post by Chesapeake Public Schools Board Chair Christie New Craig
School Board Member Profiles: Christie New Craig
In a letter sent yesterday to all school board members, CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper wrote in part:
"We respectfully request an immediate investigation and appropriate actions based on the results of that investigation."
Also yesterday, CAIR released a video reminder of the constitutional rights of students.
CAIR Video: A Reminder of Students' Rights at the Start of the School Year
In August, a Texas school superintendent was forced to apologize for anti-Muslim remarks.
Video: CAIR-Dallas Rep Says Superintendent's Anti-Muslim Remarks Sent Insulting Message
CAIR offers a booklet, called "An Educator's Guide to Islamic Religious Practices," designed to help school officials provide a positive learning environment for Muslim students.
SEE: An Educator's Guide to Islamic Religious Practices
In 2013, CAIR's California chapter released a report documenting bias-based bullying of American Muslim students in that state's schools. The report revealed that almost half of Muslim students say they had been subjected to some form of bias-based bullying.
To read the full report, go to: Growing in Faith
Video: CAIR-LA Releases Report on Bullying of Muslim Students
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]; CAIR Communications Coordinator Nabeelah Naeem, 202-488-8787, 202-341-4171, [email protected]
