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2004 Releases

ISCA Chairman Appeals to Assist Quake/Tsunami Victims

(Burton, MI - 12/31/2004) ISCA calls on members and supporters to please assist our disaster relief efforts for victims of the Southeast Asian earthquake and tsunamis.

ISCA Chairman Guest at White House Ramadan Iftar

(Washington, DC - 11/12/2004) Accompanied by Secretary of State Colin Powell, Energy Secretary Spence Abraham, National Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice, Chief of Staff Andy Card and Special Assistant, Elliot Abrams, President George W. Bush was in a warm and joyful mood Wednesday night at his annual Ramadan dinner at the White House.

USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios Visits ISCA Headquarters

(Burton, MI - 10/27/2004) The Islamic Supreme Council of America and its Chairman, Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani were privileged to host the Honorable Andrew Natsios, Administrator of the US Agency of International Development (USAID) at ISCA's headquarters in Burton, Michigan.

Wall Street Journal on Saudi Demolition of Sacred Monuments

(Washington, DC - 8/19/2004) Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal carried a front-page story reporting on the Saudi government's current drive to eliminate all vestiges of sacred relics in the Kingdom, reverence for which they claim is a form of idolatry.

Saudis Razing Prophet Muhammad's Birthplace

(Washington, DC - 6/30/2004) Wahhabi extremists in Saudi Arabia have not stopped their wanton destruction of historic relics and have now stepped up their efforts by destroying the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, upon whom be peace, in the holy city of Makkah.

ISCA Chairman Meets with His Excellency Afghan President Hamid Karzai

(Washington DC - 6/14/2004) ISCA Chairman Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani and Dr. Hedieh Mirahmadi, Executive Director of the World Organization for Resource Development and Education (WORDE), met yesterday with His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan.

Appeal: Call for a Halt to Saudi Desecrations

(Washington DC - 6/4/2004) The Islamic Supreme Council of America calls for the support of the world community, UNESCO and the United Nations to stop the wanton destruction of venerated Muslim relics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

ISCA Chairman Meets with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan

(Washington, DC - 1/29/04) On Tuesday, January 28, Shaykh Hisham Kabbani, chairman of the Islamic Supreme Council of America, met with His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of Turkey and His Excellency Abdullah Gul, Turkey's Foreign Minister to discuss issues of importance to Muslims worldwide.

2003 Releases

ISCA Memorial to Remember Victims of 9/11

(Washington, DC - 9/10/2003) The Washington-DC based Islamic Supreme Council of America and The As-Siddiq Institute and Mosque of Burton, Michigan, announce a "Day of Remembrance" on the second anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.

ISCA Chairman Preaches to Congregation of 100,000

( Jakarta , Indonesia - 7/23/2003 ) On Friday, July 11, Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani, chairman of the Islamic Supreme Council of America, delivered the Friday sermon at Istiqlal Mosque – the world’s third largest mosque. Speaking to a crowd of over 100,000, the shaykh urged all Muslims to return to the true understanding of Islam taught by Prophet Muhammad, the message of peace, tolerance and compassion for others.

2001 Releases

In the Arab-American community, leaders denounce the attacks

Detroit Free Press - (09/18/02) - Has a 'clash of civilizations' threatened 'the end of history'?

State Department Renews Commitment to Honor Ramadan

(Washington, DC - 12/03/01) In a gesture of peace and understanding to the American Muslim community, hundreds of Muslim guests were invited to break their fast at the State Department with Secretary of State Colin Powell. The guests included Imams of mosques, activists, representatives of national Muslim organizations, and Muslim members of the armed forces.

ISCA addresses hate crimes press conference, Joins DC leaders to protect Muslims and Arabs in the US

(Washington, DC – 11/26/01) Mayor Anthony A. Williams, U.S. Attorney Roscoe C. Howard, Jr. and Metropolitan Police Chief Charles Ramsey will conduct a media briefing to condemn acts of violence against Arab American and Muslim American communities, to encourage victims in these and all communities to report incidents of bias crimes and to assure the public that such crimes will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted by the Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s office.

Understanding Islam, Extremism and the Politics of the Middle East

(Washington, DC – 09/26/01) At the request of a number of government officials, Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani, ISCA Chairman, will visit Washington, DC next week (10/1 – 10/3), following a two-day stay in New York City (9/28 – 9/29). He will meet with numerous political and diplomatic figures to discuss the recent terrorist attacks, and provide Islamic expertise and insight into the current situation.

President Bush announces prayer vigil for today

(Washington, DC - 09/14/01) Yesterday afternoon, President Bush announced that today, Friday, September 14, 2001, would be a national day of mourning, remembrance and prayer. The announcement was made subsequent to the Islamic Supreme Council of America's call to join Congress in making Wednesday, September 12th a day of mourning for the victims of Tuesday's grievous terrorist attack.

Muslims join in a day of mourning following terrorist attacks

(Washington, DC - 09/12/01) The Islamic Supreme Council of America (ISCA) categorically condemns yesterday’s hijacking and attacks against the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and all other targets. From coast to coast, we join our neighbors, co-workers and friends across ethnic, cultural and religious lines in mourning the devastating loss of precious life, which Islam holds as sacred. We pray for the thousands of innocent victims, for their families, for law enforcement and emergency workers, for stranded travelers, and for all whose confidence and security have been shaken. We pray that God's Infinite Mercy reaches us all.

ISCA launches world tour to revive Islamic Spirituality

(Washington, DC - 03/22/01) ISCA is happy to announce the imminent beginning of a world tour! Tour will include meetings with heads of state, government officials, community leaders, and the masses across Central and South Asia to revive traditional Islamic Spirituality.

Fight to the Finish

US News and World Report (01/10/01) - Has a 'clash of civilizations' threatened 'the end of history'?

2000 Releases

ISCA congratulates Muslim community on successful Ramadan Stamp campaign

11/10/2000 - By: ISCA

(Washington, DC – 11/10/00) The Islamic Supreme Council of America is honored to announce that the US Postal Service announced its approval of a stamp commemorating the Islamic holiday, Eid al-Fitr. This achievement marks the end of a successful campaign by the Islamic Supreme Council to encourage the issuance of a Ramadan stamp. We are grateful to the Muslim community, who participated with great avidity by flooding the Post Office with expressions of support.

ISCA Chairman addresses UNESCO Conference in Uzbekistan

09/20/2000 - By: ISCA

(Qasr al-Arifan, Uzbekistan – 09/20/00) Earlier today, Islamic Supreme Council Chairman Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani visited the mosque and traditional teaching center of Shah Bahauddin Naqshband, in the village of his birth. Shaykh Kabbani was invited to the Republic of Uzbekistan to attend the International Conference on Interreligious Dialogue, co-sponsored by UNESCO and the government of Uzbekistan and held in Tashkent from September 14 to 16. The shaykh addressed over 40 religious leaders, scholars, policymakers and media specialists from around the world in the conference’s main plenary session. On the 18th of September, the shaykh then addressed a workshop on "Sufism and Interreligious Dialogue," held in Bukhara, where Sufis from eastern and western spiritual schools gathered together in Uzbekistan for the first time.

ISCA Announces 3rd International Islamic Unity Conference, 2001

08/11/2000 - By: ISCA

(Washington, DC – 08/11/00) The Islamic Supreme Council of America, along with its affiliates, the As-Sunna Foundation of America, Kamilat Women’s Organization and The Muslim Magazine, are proud to announce plans to launch the 3rd International Islamic Unity Conference, tentatively scheduled for the summer of 2001 in Washington, DC.

Islamic Supreme Council of America publishes quarterly journal, The Muslim Magazine Opens new offices in Washington, DC

07/28/2000 - By: ISCA

(Washington, DC – 07/28/00) The Islamic Supreme Council of America, a national organization dedicated to being a resource for traditional, moderate Islam, is proud to announce significant changes in our service to the greater community. Beginning this summer, we have been asked to publish the highly acclaimed, internationally distributed quarterly journal, The Muslim Magazine. To better accommodate our expanded role, we have opened new offices in Washington, DC. We ask our valued colleagues and associates to please make note of the new information and disregard our previous contact information.

Announcing ISCA’s Nationwide Agenda to Support the Pakistan-Kashmir Caucus

07/24/2000 - By: ISCA

(Washington, DC – 07/24/00) ISCA announces its nationwide agenda to mobilize support for the Congressional Pakistan Kashmir Caucus. This Caucus is the only officially recognized entity in the U.S. Government uniquely positioned to defend the rights of Muslims in South Asia, particularly Pakistan and Kashmir. However, the Caucus WILL NOT SURVIVE without the support of the Muslim community!

ISCA meets Indonesian President as he visits the US

06/14/2000 - By: ISCA

(Washington, DC – 06/14/00) “I commend President’s stance in his support for moderation. We salute Indonesia as the largest Islamic population in the world and whose majority are adherents to the doctrines of Islamic spirituality. We hope President Abdul Wahid will lead the way to implementing religious peace throughout the world.” – ISCA Chairman Shaykh Hisham Kabbani. As representative of current WCRP President, Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani, ISCA was proud to host Indonesian President Abdurrahman Abdul Wahid’s lecture at the UN Regal Plaza Hotel in New York City yesterday.

Legislators form new Pakistan/Kashmir Caucus - Muslims urged to support their efforts

06/09/2000 - By: ISCA

(Washington, DC 06/09/00) The formation of the Pakistan/Kashmir Caucus marked a pivotal turning point in the advancement of Muslims in the U.S. political process. The unresolved crisis over the governance of Kashmir has finally captured the attention of our legislators and we must take our role in encouraging such progress.

CAIR continues to misrepresent Muslim scholar- “Cut and paste” tactics divisive for American Muslim Community

04/04/2000 - By: ISCA

(Washington, DC – 04/04/00) In a recent press statement released by CAIR (“American Muslim Media Watch” – 3/30/2000), the organization once again misrepresented statements of Islamic scholar, Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani. In their excerpted version of Gary Rosenblatt’s, “Monitoring the Muslim Threat,” CAIR’s selective edits of the article juxtapose Shaykh Kabbani with those whom CAIR consistently vilifies as enemies of Islam. Moreover, it seems the advocacy organization would like to re-ignite last year’s fury over statements made at the State Department in January 1999.

ISCA sends condolences to the family of Hesham Reda

04/04/2000 - By: ISCA

(Washington, DC – 04/04/00) “Inna li lahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon” “Verily, to Allah we belong and to Him is our return.” (Holy Qur’an 2:156) The Islamic Supreme Council of America and its supporters send condolences to the family and friends of Brother Hesham Reda, who passed away last weekend in California. Mr. Reda was the Washington Director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council and a longtime activist in the American Muslim community. “We express our sincere sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Brother Hesham Reda who are feeling his tremendous loss, and especially to his close colleague Dr. Maher Hathout,” said ISCA Chairman, Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani.

ISCA welcomes President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev to Washington

02/15/2000 - By: ISCA

(Washington, DC 02/15/00) -Chechen The Islamic Supreme Council of America was proud to participate in Azeri President Aliyev’s first public speaking engagement during his current visit to the United States. The President addressed an audience of over two hundred students, faculty members, dignitaries, and government officials at Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies. His presentation centered on a plea for international assistance in resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

1998 Releases