This year, New York City primary elections will utilize a new method of voting called Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). But what is Ranked Choice Voting and how does it work? Join us to learn more this Saturday, June 12 at 7 PM.
Download Jummah Khutbah Talking Points The principle of “command good and forbid evil” extends to our role in communities as citizens. Civic engagement is expected from citizens to participate in society. We have a social responsibility as Muslims to improve our communities. Local elections are more important than federal elections because they determine how our…
The Islamic Leadership Council of New York unequivocally condemns Zionism and Israel’s occupation of Palestine. We stand with our oppressed Palestinian brothers and sisters. Khutbah Talking Points The following Khutbah talking points have been prepared to help Imams discuss the importance of Jerusalem for Muslims and the ongoing Zionist occupation of Palestine. Click here to…
Download Jummah Khutbah Talking Points The Importance of Masjid al-Aqsa in Islam: Masjid al-Aqsa is the second masjid built in Islamic history and the third holiest Islamic site for Muslims after Mecca and Medina. The Rasool (PBUH) traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem overnight in the miraculous night journey mentioned in the Qur’an (al-Israa) and ascended…
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(NEW YORK, NY, 5/13/2021) — Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council of New York (ILCNY) and the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate vandalism targeting Tayba Islamic Center on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn as a possible hate crime. “Death to Palestine”…
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(New York, NY, 05/11/2021) – The Islamic Leadership Council of New York, an umbrella representative for over 90 Muslim organizations and mosques, is urging all faith and interfaith organizations to stand in solidarity with Palestinian worshippers who are being violently attacked and expelled from their homes in Jerusalem by Israeli forces. To promote interfaith alliances,…
(New York, NY. 05/07/2021) – In the holy month of Ramadan, as Muslims globally retreat spiritually to connect with their Lord, Palestinians have been fighting to defend their homes, their neighborhoods, and the holy Al-Aqsa Masjid from Israeli violence and aggression. Time and time again, Israel has shown the world without an ounce of shame…