May 16, 2013
Last Saturday, Pakistan’s national election proved to be a milestone in the political development of a country that has been entrenched in turmoil and grief for several months, if not years. In more than 60 years, this is the first time in the country’s history that one elected government served its full five-year term and subjected itself to the electorate in a free and fair manner.
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READ MOREMay 10, 2013
With all the political gridlock of Washington, DC, it seems the only status of detainees in Guantanamo (Gitmo) Bay is limbo. Though President Barack Obama reaffirmed his commitment to shutting down the detention facility as a moral and national security issue, the reality is that more than half of the Gitmo detainees are approaching the third month of their hunger strike. -
READ MOREMay 9, 2013
Last Sunday before a full house at All Saints Church, Dr. Maher Hathout and Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC's Senior Adviser and President, spoke about the need for community leaders to intervene if they see signs of potential violent extremism rather than shunning those who might be troubled or susceptible to extremist recruiters. -
READ MOREMay 9, 2013
Last month, MPAC submitted a statement for the record at the first congressional hearing on “Drone Wars: The Constitutional and Counterterrorism Implications of Targeted Killing.” The hearing examined the Obama administration’s use of the drone program and whether continued use of the program will have checks and Congressional oversight. -
READ MOREMay 4, 2013
On Saturday May 4, 2013, MPAC is co-sponsoring Islamic Relief's "Syria, A Humanitarian Crisis" benefit dinner in Anaheim, CA. As the atrocities in Syria continue to escalate, we need to come together and support of brothers and sisters who are facing grave crisis. -
READ MOREMay 3, 2013
What exactly are President Barack Obama's red lines when it comes to the crisis in Syria, and when does crossing them translate into actual global action? This week, reports released by the Syrian National Coalition, the opposition party recognized by the U.S., show that Bashar al-Assad’s regime has used chemical weapons against his own citizens. How much more evidence do we need before we finally step in and stop the atrocities? -
READ MOREApril 28, 2013
On April 15, 2013, two young brothers set of two bombs at the finish line of the historic Boston Marathon. Over the following week as the story developed, MPAC staffers and leaders have been featured on dozens of media outlets around the world to share their perspectives on the attacks, countering violent extremism, Islamophobia and much more. -
READ MOREApril 26, 2013
In the aftermath of the tragic events in Boston, the hot topic once again is the conversation around countering violent extremism and the role the American Muslim community can play in ensuring that our nation remains safe. Though Muslim organizations, institutions and leaders sent out messages of unity and solidarity in response to the tragedy, we must continue to show leadership in approaching and eliminating the scourge of violent extremism. -
READ MOREApril 20, 2013
On Saturday, April 20, Dr. Maher Hathout, MPAC's Senior Adviser, will present a "Truth Over Fear" workshop at "Seeds of Peace: Meditation and the Engaged Life" all-day conference at All Saints Church in Pasadena, CA. -
READ MOREApril 19, 2013
MPAC this morning expressed its shock and disbelief over the news that the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing are two Chechen brothers who were from the Boston community. Our prayers are with the people of Boston as they remain indoors while police track the second suspect. -
READ MOREApril 18, 2013
Today, several faith and security leaders signed a joint statement calling for unity of all faiths and partnership with law enforcement in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon tragedy. As President Obama is participating in an interfaith memorial service in Boston at this time, the group is preparing for dealing with challenges to our national defense from a faith-base community perspective. -
READ MOREApril 17, 2013
On April 17, Haris Tarin had the pleasure of witnessing a historic moment for the American Muslim community. Nobel Peace Prize winner and “banker to the poor” Dr. Muhammad Yunus was presented with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award presented by the U.S. Congress. -
READ MOREApril 15, 2013
MPAC expresses its condolences for all those in Boston and with the families and loved ones of the two victims and at least 100 injured from the explosions. MPAC condemns this terrorist attack; this is a horrible crime, and we call on all of us as Americans to work together to bring those responsible to justice. -
READ MOREApril 13, 2013
American Muslim activists have unfairly been accused of being Islamists, as in synonymous for militants, extremists or radicals. We applaud AP for this step in accurate reporting about Islam and Muslims, and we look forward to other media outlets following AP’s lead. -
READ MOREApril 5, 2013
Last week, MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati and Haris Tarin, DC Director, traveled to Paris, France for the first international Muslim Minorities Colloquium hosted by the World for All Foundation. Founded by Ebrahim Rasool, currently the South African Ambassador to the U.S., the foundation convened an impressive array of Muslim leaders from over 20 countries to share their experiences in dealing with civic, political and social integration in their respective societies. -
READ MOREApril 4, 2013
MPAC's Young Leaders Program Coordinator, Yasmin Hussein spoke at the Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament (MIST) in Washington, DC, last weekend, where she conducted two workshops and sat on a panel during the main town hall session. The session was attended by over 600 American Muslim high school students from the DC-Maryland-Virginia area. -
READ MOREApril 4, 2013
Recently, the Wilson Center in Washington, DC held a half-day conference with American Muslim public officials, where MPAC was recognized for its role in advancing Muslim political participation. The Center featured public officials from around the country: Judges Halim Dhanidina and David Shaheed; Mayors Abdul Haidous, Mohammed Hameeduddin and Wayne Smith; and City Council Member Robert Jackson. -
READ MOREMarch 29, 2013
Remember the USA PATRIOT Act? Passed hastily in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the Act is meant to deter and punish terrorist acts in the U.S. and around the world by enhancing law enforcement investigatory tools. One of the key provisions of the Act allowed any government agency to issue what they called a National Security Letter (NSL). -
READ MOREMarch 27, 2013
Last week, Hoda Elshishtawy, MPAC’s Legislative and Policy Analyst, joined a panel at the Religious Freedom Education Project at the Newseum in Washington, DC, to explore religious freedom in America. -
READ MOREMarch 22, 2013
President Barack Obama’s trip to the Middle East this week may not be just another visit to the region; it could become the catalyst for restarting the peace talks between the Palestinians and Israelis. Speaking yesterday to mostly young Israelis in Jerusalem, Obama urged them to demand peace from their political leaders.
