Statements

Statement: Support for Art Professor Fired from Hamline University

On January 9, 2023 By MPAC

It is with great concern that the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) views the firing of an art professor, Erika López Prater, from Hamline University on the grounds of showing a fourteenth-century painting depicting the Prophet Muḥammad. We issue this statement of support for the professor and urge the university…

Statement: Not In Our Name- The Taliban and Women’s Education

Muslim Representation

religious police

On January 4, 2023 By MPAC

In August 2021, American troops withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban took over control of the country. Despite their initial claims to the contrary, their rule has been a complete reversion to fundamentalism. Most recently, this manifested in a declaration prohibiting girls and women from access to education. Sadly, this…

White House Recognizes the 2015 Chapel Hill Shooting As A Hate-fueled Islamophobic attack at the #UnitedWeStand Summit

On September 16, 2022 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | September 16, 2022 — Following years of advocacy from MPAC and other civil society organizations, the 2015 Chapel Hill Shooting was finally recognized as a hate-fueled Islamophobic attack at the White House’s #UnitedWeStand Summit. The classification of…

MPAC Welcomes “United We Stand” Summit to Combat Domestic Terrorism

On August 19, 2022 By MPAC

President Biden announces “United We Stand” Summit after calls from MPAC and other advocacy organizations in response to the Buffalo shooting. Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | August 19, 2022 — Following the tragic attack in Buffalo, New York earlier this year, the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) …

MPAC condemns the attack on author, Salman Rushdie

On August 12, 2022 By MPAC

MPAC condemns the attack on Salman Rushdie as freedom of speech and expression is a concept that is woven into the fabric of our faith dating back to the time of the Prophet. Time and time again, the Prophet was the recipient of verbal abuse because…

MPAC Condemns the New Mexico Shootings, and Calls For National Unity

On August 9, 2022 By MPAC

Washington, DC The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) offers our condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. They were attendees of Islamic Center of New Mexico and were all targeted and murdered because of how they prayed. Sadly, Shia Muslims have been…

A response to Dr. Jordan Peterson’s Comments

On July 30, 2022 By MPAC

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