Passing of Br. Ashraf Sehrai
Passing of Br. Ashraf Sehrai —FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— NEW YORK, NY (May 5, 2021) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) is deeply saddened by the passing of Br. Ashraf Sehrai in Indian custody in this Blessed Month of Ramadhan. May Allah SWT write him amongst the martyrs and raise him on the Day of Judgment with The Prophets, The Siddiqoon, The Suhadaa’a, and the Saaliheen. No doubt, his death a big loss to the entire world. Br. Ashraf was the chairman of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir; a movement seeking justice for the Muslims in Kashmir and struggling against Indian occupation of their homeland. Indeed, his struggle against the oppression and injustice of Indian fascist government will not be forgotten as the quest for freedom continues. ICNA’s thoughts and prayers in these last ten days and nights of the Blessed Month of Ramadhan are also with the members of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir and the Kashmiri people. We would like them to know they are not alone in their struggle against Taghut. ICNA also demands an independent probe into the cause of Br. Sehrai’s death while in Indian custody. May Allah grant victory to the oppressed people of Kashmir. Long live Kashmir! Ameen. The Islamic Circle of North America is a leading American Muslim organization dedicated to the betterment of society through the application of Islamic values. Since 1968, ICNA has worked to build relations between communities by devoting itself to education, outreach, social services and relief efforts. —END— Islamic Circle of North America E-mail: ICNA PR Email Office: (718) 658-1199
Death of Br. Sohaib Sultan
Death of Br. Sohaib Sultan —FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— NEW YORK, NY (April 17, 2021) – It is with profound sadness that the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) learns about the death of Br Sohaib Sultan. He passed peacefully on Friday the 4th day in the Blessed Month of Ramadhan after battling rare cancer. He left behind his father Dr. Talat Sultan, his mother, his sister his wife, and his child, and the whole ICNA family. ICNA extends its deepest sympathy to Dr. Sultan and the entire family during this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with them. No doubt, the death of Br. Sohaib would have a profound and long-lasting impact on his family, relatives, friends and the community. Beyond this sorrow, we believe that everyone who enters this world must also exit as Allah SWT says: Every soul will have a taste of death. At the same time, we also believe that it is only with the decree of Allah SWT that one lives or dies as He SWT is The Muh’yee (Giver of life) and Mumeet (Causer of death). Thus, there is no such thing as an untimely death. As death comes to a family member or a dear one, we are required to have patience and trust in Allah SWT and proclaim: “Innaa lillaahi wa inna ilayhi raaji’oon (Verily to Allaah we belong and unto Him is our return). True Believers are given high honor when calamity befalls as they remain steadfast. Rasoolullah (SAS) said: “How wonderful is the affair of the believer, for his affair is all good, and this applies to no one except the believer. If something good happens to him, he gives thanks and that is good for him, and if something bad happens to him, he bears it with patience, and that is good for him.” Losing a child, the rewards are great. Al-Tirmidhi narrated that Abu Sinaan said: I buried my son Sinaan and Abu Talhah al-Khoolaani was sitting at the graveside. When I wanted to go out he took my hand and said: “Shall I not give you some glad tidings, O Abu Sinaan?” I said, “Yes.” He said, “Al-Dahhaak ibn ‘Abd al-Rahmaan ibn ‘Arzab narrated to me from Abu Moosa al-Ash’ari that the Messenger of Allaah (SAS) said: “When a person’s child dies, Allaah says to His angels, ‘You have taken the child of My slave.’ They say, ‘Yes.’ He says, ‘You have taken the apple of his eye.’ They say, ‘Yes.’ He says, ‘What did My slave say?’ They say, ‘He praised you and said “Innaa lillaahi wa inna ilayhi raaji’oon (Verily to Allaah we belong and unto Him is our return).’ Allaah says, ‘Build for My slave a house in Paradise and call it the house of praise.’” (Classed as hasan) We ask Allah SWT to accept all the good work of Br. Sohaib and grant him His Mercy and Forgiveness. May Allah SWT forgive him for all his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdous. We ask Allah SWT to grant patience to the entire family of Br. Sohaib. The Islamic Circle of North America is a leading American Muslim organization dedicated to the betterment of society through the application of Islamic values. Since 1968, ICNA has worked to build relations between communities by devoting itself to education, outreach, social services and relief efforts. —END— Islamic Circle of North America E-mail: ICNA PR Email Office: (718) 658-1199
ICNA Condemns Horrific Shootings in Atlanta and Boulder
ICNA Condemns Horrific Shootings in Atlanta and Boulder —FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— NEW YORK, NY (Mar, 24, 2021) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) condemns in the strongest terms the horrific shootings and killings of 18 innocent people within a period of one week in Atlanta, Georgia and Boulder, Colorado, including Officer Eric Talley. ICNA offers its sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims in these shootings and prays for the quick recovery of those who were injured. We stand in solidarity with the AAPI community which has been a consistent target of racism, time and time again. We also stand in support of all Americans who suffer from the onslaught of racial discrimination and persecution. We pray for peace and understanding and that true justice prevails. These acts of violence prove to us the level of hatred and racism that linger in our society today. To this, we say violence against anyone is violence against all; God mentions in the Holy Quran:“If anyone slays a human being-unless it be [in punishment] for murder or for spreading corruption on earth-it shall be as though he had slain all mankind; whereas, if anyone saves a life, it shall be as though he had saved the lives of all mankind.” Chapter 5 – Ayah 32. We are alarmed at the rise of cases of domestic terrorism and gun violence in our country. There should be no place in our society for indiscriminate violence. ICNA urges law makers to address the rising tide of senseless gun violence with common-sense gun laws and to punish the individuals who committed these crimes with the penalty they deserve for these heinous crimes. “Our prayers and sympathies are with the victims of these disgraceful attacks” said Mohsin Ansari, MD, President, ICNA. The Islamic Circle of North America is a leading American Muslim organization dedicated to the betterment of society through the application of Islamic values. Since 1968, ICNA has worked to build relations between communities by devoting itself to education, outreach, social services and relief efforts. —END— Islamic Circle of North America E-mail: ICNA PR Email Office: (718) 658-1199
ICNA CSJ Condemns Anti Asian-American Violence
ICNA CSJ Condemns Anti Asian-American Violence 03/17/2021- Washington, DC ICNA Council for Social Justice extends its condolences to the 8 families who were victimized by hatred and xenophobia in yesterday’s shootings in Atlanta, Georgia. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) community who have suffered the brunt of racial tensions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ICNA CSJ family stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters, and will stand firm in rejecting hate in all its forms. In a statement, ICNA CSJ Executive Director Dr. Zahid Bukhari said “The outgoing administration has left a culture of hatred, and we are seeing the aftermath of such charged language and behaviors. Anti-Asian sentiment has been brewing in the past year, and has now resulted in a senseless mass-shooting. Just last week, President Biden renounced such sentiments of hate, and we are shocked and saddened that such a tragedy occured in spite of the president’s condemnation and recognition of heightened tensions against the AAPI community.” As more information is released about this heinous crime, we hope to stand up to defend our AAPI friends and family, and ask that this heartbreaking event is not merely an inflection point, but serves as a turning point in the current climate of bigotry and discrimination. Article Courtesy By: ICNA CSJ The Islamic Circle of North America is a leading American Muslim organization dedicated to the betterment of society through the application of Islamic values. Since 1968, ICNA has worked to build relations between communities by devoting itself to education, outreach, social services and relief efforts. —END— Islamic Circle of North America E-mail: ICNA PR Email Office: (718) 658-1199
Muslim Americans Step Up During the Pandemic
Muslim American Activism Homelessness, hunger, poverty, and a lack of clean water, sanitation and health care aren’t just international problems. These troubles also exist in American neighborhoods. In fact, nearly half of all Americans live paycheck to paycheck.
Strangers provide shelter to couple and other acts of kindness by Albertans
As part of CBC/Radio-Canada’s annual Food Bank Drive this year, CBC Calgary urged Calgarians to share stories about how they showed or received an act of kindness — and be entered to win a local prize pack through our “Make the Season Kind” contest.
How to volunteer and donate in New Jersey during the coronavirus outbreak
The holidays can be difficult for those coping with isolation. And, this year, the fight against the spread of the coronavirus has meant a necessary surge in social separation. For elderly individuals, loneliness can be especially difficult.
Muslims For Humanity with ICNA Relief providing services to locals
As the community is suffering the effects from the pandemic, many have stepped up and come together to show that you care by making special gifts, volunteering your time, and raising awareness. This is your last chance to help even more families with a gift before the year ends.
The 26th Southeast Annual Convention
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— New York, NY (December 17, 2020) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Southeast Region’s annual convention is back this year virtually.
