(New York, NY. 02/28/2020) – In a recent interview on PBS NewsHour, Democratic presidential candidate, Michael Bloomberg, attempted to defend his heinous and discriminatory policy of the secret surveillance program of Muslims during his tenure as New York City Mayor as “part of a larger effort to keep America safe.” Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council…
(New York, NY. 02/27/2020) – This past week, the world has been shaken with horrific levels of mob violence by right-wing Hindu supremacists, leaving dozens of Indian Muslims brutally murdered on the streets of India. Indian Muslims in the country and around the world have been peacefully protesting against the new citizenship law in India…
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(New York, NY. 2/25/2020) – Following a series of assaults on human rights by the Israeli government in addition to the Trump Administration’s recent passing of the abhorrent Deal of the Century, Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council of New York strongly rejects and condemns visits to Israel through Zionist organizations. Recently, a delegation of New…
This year at Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council of New York’s 31st Anniversary Banquet at the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, we held our 2nd Annual Awards Ceremony for Muslim/ah New Yorker of the Year. Since last year, we have decided to recognize the hard work and achievements of Muslims exhibiting principled leadership by working…
(New York, NY. 02/04/2020) – Last week Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu revealed a plan for Israel to annex large swathes of land in the West Bank, Palestine under the guise of a peace plan. This “Deal of the Century” as they call it, completely undermines the Palestinian narrative, struggle, and aspirations. Devised under Trump’s…
In this update, you can find Khutbah talking points, educational video on new anti-Muslim Bill, and statement of Majlis Ash-Shura on the situation in India.
Download Jummah Khutbah Talking Points The following are various talking points on the historical and political analysis on the current crisis in India we believe may be salient for your sermon. India’s Muslim population is under threat of statelessness followed by genocide. They are under threat by an ideology that is based upon the hatred…
(New York, NY. 12/23/2019) – Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council of New York, an umbrella organization of over 90 mosques and Muslim-led organizations, condemns the new Indian anti-Muslim legislation and state violence against peaceful protesters. On December 11, 2019, the Indian Parliament passed the Citizenship Amendment Bill which makes religion a basis for citizenship. However,…
Download Jummah Khutbah Talking Points Kashmir has been occupied by India for over 70 years, and has been a big source of dispute between Pakistan and India On August 5th, the Indian government revoked a constitutional amendment that granted Kashmir semi-autonomy from full control by India.. Kashmiris believe this was a necessary step to ensure…