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Muslim groups to call for action to challenge growing Islamophobia, white supremacy, and anti-immigrant bigotry (New York, NY, 03/22/2019) – On Sunday, March 24, 2019, Muslim leaders and allies across New York City will hold a rally and march against Islamophobia, white supremacy, and anti-immigrant bigotry in Times Square. The rally and march will showcase the…

(New York, NY. 03/15/2019) – In the wake of the horrific mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council of New York unequivocally condemns this act of terrorism and extends its deepest condolences and prayers to the afflicted families. While this is a time of mourning, it is also a time to reflect on…

Muslim groups to call for action to challenge growing Islamophobia, white supremacy, and anti-immigrant bigotry (New York, NY, 03/15/2019) – Muslim leaders across New York City will hold a news conference in front of the Islamic Cultural Center of New York (the 96th Street Masjid) to respond to the killings of more than 40 worshipers gunned down in terror attacks…

(New York, NY. 02/14/2019) – Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council of New York unequivocally condemns the malicious attacks stemming from structural racism and Islamophobia levied against Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar for highlighting the influence AIPAC has on policies regarding Israel. Additionally, Majlis Ash-Shura of New York denounces the long history of attempts by political partisans…

(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,…

(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…