(New York, NY. 11/29/2018) – Following the release of the report titled, “The Shame of the UJA-Federation of New York: How Its Jewish Communal Fund Supports Anti-Muslim Hate Groups,” Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council of New York is deeply concerned with the findings outlined in the report. It is extremely disturbing that such a well-funded…
(New York, NY. 10/27/2018) – In the wake of the horrific mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh that was perpetrated by a White Supremacist, Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council of New York denounces this act of terrorism and would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Unfortunately,…
Since we launched our brand new website last month, we have been working on new features aiming to empower our community. Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the Community Calendar, a centralized platform where our mosques and grassroots organizations can share their activities and programs for easier access to everyone. We urge you…
(New York, 03/23/18) The Majlis Ash-Shura ( Islamic Leadership Council) of New York welcomes the conviction the murderer of Imam Akonjee and his assistant Br. Uddin. ” A state supreme court jury convicted Oscar Morel, 37, in the fatal shootings of Imam Maulana Akonjee and Thara Uddin, his friend and assistant. The men were shot as…
(New York, 11/15/17) The Majlis Ash-Shura of New York expresses its gratitude to Allah, for the just verdict in the civil trial of NYPD officers charged with the killing of 28 year-old Mohammed Bah, in Harlem, NYC five years ago. Unfortunately, this local case of police use of excessive and deadly force had been all but…
For Release: July 27, 2017, 6 AM CONTACTS: Afaf Nasher (CAIR-NY), 917-669-4006; Cheikh Ahmed Mbareck (Islamic Leadership Council of NY), 857-222-6582; Omar T. Mohammedi (Law Firm of Omar T. Mohammedi, LLC), 212-725-3846; Jon Moscow (JVP), 917-568-6441/ Twenty-eight (28) religious and community organizations, under the auspices of the New York Coalition Against Islamophobia (“NYCAI”), today called on…
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(New York, 03/06/17) The Majlis Ash Shura (Islamic leadership Council) of New York condemns in the strongest terms President Donald Trump s latest version of the Muslim Travel Ban. By issuing another order targeting Muslims for unequal treatment and malicious exclusion from the country, Trump insists on asserting his discriminatory ideology in contravention of the principles…
(New York, New York 1/19/2017) “O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to God, even though it be against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, be he rich or poor….verily, God is Ever Well Acquainted with what you do.” [Q uran 4:135] The Majlis Ash-Shura A.K.A Islamic Leadership Council of New York,…
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