Muslim American Society Hosts Reception for President of Somalia The Muslim American Society (MAS), on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, hosted a reception at the Tyson's Corner Marriot, Vienna, Virginia, in honor of His Excellency President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed of Somalia.

Muslim Group Cautions Against Early Judgment The Muslim American Society-Freedom publicly condemned terrorism but urged caution in the case of a group of Johnston and Wake County Muslims. Spokeswoman Khalilah Sabra stressed that the case should be allowed to play out in court.

Muslim American Society Mourns Passage a Founder & Spiritual Leader: Dr. Ahmed El-Kadi The Muslim American Society announces with the deepest sorrow, the passage of its leader and one of the organization's founders, Dr. Ahmed El-Kadi, who returned to his Lord after suffering a massive stroke on Saturday, April 11, 2009, in Tampa, Florida.

IMAM FOAD FARAHI Explains Faith to Christian and Jewish Seniors While most mosques and churches are open to the public and interfaith dialogue is as old as the Silk Road, the discussion of Islam was a rare exchange among people from deeply different backgrounds.

MAS FREEDOM Americans March for Iraq, Justice Marching to the Pentagon on the 6th anniversary of the Iraq invasion, Americans called for the Barack Obama administration to withdraw troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and end injustices around the world.

MAS INLAND EMPIRE Celebrates Grand Opening of Youth Center in Rancho Cucamonga On Sunday, the center held a grand opening after moving into a 7,000-square feet facility in the city. Parents and children toured the lecture hall, sisters' lounge, computer lab, and an indoor gym. The center is one of 25 across the nation.

MAS-ICNA Convention 2008: Are Muslim Americans ready to accept change? "There's no way to dispel the myth that Muslims are terrorists unless Muslims go out there and show themselves as good members of society."

POST ELECTION: American Muslims Relieved, Hopeful at Obama's Election Early estimates indicate that between 70 and 90% of Muslim voters supported Obama this year.

ISLAM ONLINE INTERVIEW WITH MAHDI BRAY: US Muslims: Uniting, Voting, and Becoming IslamOnline.net's Muslim Affairs team had the pleasure to interview earlier this year the Executive Director of MAS Freedom Imam Mahdi Bray. He talked openly about Muslim in America, their political participation, and what MAS Freedom is doing about it.

MAS Freedom Heading Major Muslim Voter Mobilization Campaign "We are determined to fulfill our civic and religious responsibility...in the political process, and we can only do that by strategic political planning and participation. We must 'take our souls to the polls' on Election Day," Bray concluded.

Join the MAS Houston Hurricane Ike Relief Campaign Sept. 19-21 It is something to be thankful for, particularly in this blessed month of Ramadan, that many of us are back in our homes and living life 'as usual', however, we must turn our eyes and hearts to those less fortunate, particularly our neighbors.

MAS BOSTON Voter Registration Drive Aims To Boost Voting By Immigrants MAS FREEDOM VIP 2008 - Local groups, from the Muslim American Society of Boston to Centro Presente of Somerville, are holding events in the weeks ahead to get immigrants even more involved.

Making Peace and Prayers Mosque Opens Doors as Controversy Fades MAS BOSTON: Sixteen years after 2 acres near Roxbury Crossing were designated for use as a mosque, the area's growing Muslim community has quietly begun using the building for regular worship.

MAS Freedom Voting is Power (VIP) Candidates Forum Hosted by MAS Boston MAS Boston Hosts Election 2008 Candidates Forum at the ISBCC in Roxbury on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 from 7-8:30 PM

MAS Youth and Outreach to Honor Grand Opening Children's Medical Center-Plano Aug. 6 at 11:30 AM MAS-DFW will host a "MY-Give" charity gift-giving event to in honor of the grand opening of the Children's Medical Center of Plano, on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 event, at Preston Hedgecoxe Plaza in Plano, starting at 11:30 AM.

MAS San Diego to Host Fund Raiser Aug. 9 - Suhaib Webb Speaking MAS San Diego, established nearly a decade ago, has been involved in various community projects including MAS Youth & Community Center, Islamic School of San Diego, Girl & Boy Scouts, MAS Freedom, MAS Quran Institute, MAS Service Corps and MAS Youth.

MAS Freedom's Voting is Power Not Connected to Democratic Party Voting Campaign in Louisiana False accusations against MAS/MASF serve merely to augment an agenda to discredit legitimate Muslim organizations and to perpetuate an unfounded climate of extreme prejudice, suspicion and fear against the Muslim American community.

Memorializing 60-Years of Al-Nakba: The Catastrophe Schedule of Events Here. Sponsored by MAS Freedom and American Muslims for Palestine. Solidarity Rally May 16 at 4PM Across from the White House at Lafayette Park.

Muslim American Society Youth Center of Dallas-Fort Worth First Annual Benefit a Resounding Success Keynote speaker, Imam Hasan Abunar, Ph.D., religious leader at Masjid al-Noor in Bridgeport, of Connecticut, and Richardson Mayor Steve Mitchell, who applauded the center's initiative and vision toward the future, addressed over 500 attendees.

MAS Freedom-NC Hosts Townhall Meeting at Annoor Islamic Center in Clemmons On Saturday, April 12, 2008, MAS Freedom-NC, in conjunction with the MAS Freedom Voting Is Power (VIP) 2008 campaign, hosted a Townhall meeting at the Annoor Islamic Center in Clemmons.

MAS Charlotte Seeking Youth Activities Coordinator/Office Manager The Muslim American Society's Charlotte chapter, is located in one of North Carolina's largest cities, where the Muslim population is growing at a steady pace.

MAS Freedom Organizes Major Philadelphia Speak-Out On Sunday, April 6, 2008, MAS Freedom held a "Speak-Out" event in anticipation of the critical April 22 primary election in Pennsylvania, offering an opportunity for the community to meet, ask questions, and exchange information.

MAS Boston Offering Excellent Career Opportunities Competitive Salaries and Benefits The Muslim American Society's Boston chapter (MAS Boston), is the largest Muslim organization in New England, working to empower the Muslim community to make significant contributions toward positive social and spiritual development in society.

First MAS-Iowa Family Conference March 29, 2008 Islam: Universal Message and Universal Values - Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA. To register visit www.masiowa.org

MAS-Houston Annual Muslim Family Camp Draws 400 The MAS-Houston Annual Muslim Family Camp "MFC" 2008 concluded this past Sunday, a successful event, with a total of 400 campers from across the region attending.

MAS MN: Learn the Process, Join 'Muslim Day at the Capitol' Tuesday, March 19 Many, perhaps most, of us want to make our voices heard. We want to affect the political process, but may not know how or where to begin. Is it enough to phone in our opinions? To send an email? What is the best way to communicate with our legislators?

MAS Freedom Expresses Appreciation to Community for Support of Critical Initiatives MAS Freedom wishes to express sincere appreciation to community members standing in solidarity by supporting ongoing initiatives through your generous donations.

MAS Freedom Moves Muslim Community Through Primary Electoral Process From Iowa to Texas MAS Freedom (MASF), as the civic and human rights advocacy entity of the Muslim American Society (MAS), sponsored major primary events for the Muslim community through its Voting is Power (VIP) campaign.

Dallas-Fort Worth Chapters of MAS and MAS Freedom Present The Texas Primary Elections Public Education Forum The Muslim American Society (MAS), and MAS Freedom (MASF), chapters of Dallas-Fort Worth, will sponsor 'The Texas Primary Elections Public Education Forum' on Sunday, March 2, 2008 in anticipation of the Texas Democratic and Republican primary elections.

MAS Freedom Rally for Gaza in Front of Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. Friday, March 7 In response to the continuation of humanitarian atrocities and bombings in Gaza, MAS Freedom and the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition will hold a Rally in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 7, 2008 at 4:00 PM.

MAS-Austin and MAS Freedom Present: The Texas Primary Elections Public Education Forum MAS-Austin and MAS Freedom will sponsor a Texas Primary Elections Public Education Forum on Friday, March 29, 2008, at 7:30 PM, in anticipation of the Texas Democratic and Republican primary elections to held on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

MAS Freedom Responds to Plea Announcement in Case of Imam Muhammad Masood MAS Freedom has learned of the plea agreement reached Thursday in the case of Imam Muhammad Masood. Imam Masood and his attorney, Norman S. Zalkind, entered into the agreement at a hearing in U.S. District Court before Judge Douglas P. Woodlock.

MAS Freedom Responds to Atrocities in Gaza by Intensifying Congressional Lobbying Campaign to End Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Israeli Air Strike Kills 6-Month Old Palestinian, Mohammmed Al-Bouari. We, again, encourage all MAS members and supporters to contact their U.S. Congressional Representatives. They need to know we will not stand silently by and do nothing.

MAS Toledo Off to a Great Start MAS Toledo held its first annual conference February 16, 2008 at the University of Toledo. Hundreds attended the full-day session themed "The Muslim American Legacy Embracing the Past- Building the Future".

MAS Boston Joins Local Leaders Against Casinos in MA The coalition, including the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Council of Churches, the Massachusetts Family Institute, and the Muslim American Society, promises to increase pressure on legislators for a Casino Free Mass.

MAS Freedom Applauds Amendment of Turkish Constitution Lifting Headscarf Ban Turkey's parliament has passed a first-round of voting 404 to 92, that would amend the constitution - lifting a ban on the right of Muslim women students from wearing the Muslim headscarf in the country's universities.

MAS-Tampa Joined Coalition to Protest Siege of Gaza Jan. 28 MAS-Tampa, in response to the continued human rights atrocities in Gaza, joined a coalition of advocates rallying in support of an end to the Israeli siege of Gaza on January 28 in front of the Federal Building in downtown Tampa.

MAS and MAS Freedom Electoral Success Triggers Dirty Tricks and Smear Campaigns The MAS Freedom (MASF) Voting Is Power (VIP) campaign and the Muslim American Society's (MAS) Center for Electoral Empowerment (MAS-CEE) have become the targets of dirty tricks and smear campaigns by Islamophobic advocacy groups.

Protests Around the World to Break the Siege of Gaza "The embargo is a gross human rights violation, forcing collective punishment on the entire population, in clear violation of international law - an act that has been condemned worldwide, and yet our government remains silent." -Mahdi Bray

MAS Houston Buys Land for Future Katy Center MAS Houston recently purchased an 11-acre plot of land in a prime location in the Katy area. God willing, the land will be the future location of an extensive MAS Katy Center, a home for everyone in the community.

MAS Freedom-NC Expresses Concerns to DHS and NC State Law Enforcement Reps Over Post-9/11 Policies and Practices MAS Freedom officials participated in a dialogue earlier this week together with leaders of prominent Muslim and civil rights groups in Raleigh, to discuss concerns over post-9/11 civil liberties and federal law enforcement policies and practices.

Capacity Crowd Attends MAS-Charlotte 'Synergy 2008' Event MAS Freedom-NC sponsored 'Synergy 2008 - Meeting the Challenges of Faith and Community', an event hosted by MAS-Charlotte and held at the 10-Acre MAS-Charlotte Community Center in Mecklenburg County on January 26, 2008.

Muslim American Society-Minnesota President Dr. Hisham Hussein Dies In Saudi Arabia The Muslim American Society (MAS) announces with heavy hearts and great sorrow, that we received unfortunate news of the passage of our dearly beloved brother, Hisham Hussein, who died in a tragic car accident Saturday, while driving from Medina to Mecca.

Sold-Out Crowd at MAS-Boston 'Prince Among Slaves' Screening at Museum of Fine Arts The film won the Best Documentary Award at the 2007 at the Black American Film Festival, and will be aired on PBS stations across the country on February 4, 2008 at 10PM.

MAS Girl Scout Anwar Omeish Appearance on Oprah Now Available on Video The Muslim American Society's (MAS) Girl Scout Troop 3611 will be nationally recognized January 21, 2008, as one of its members, Anwar Esam Omeish, participates in the Oprah Winfrey Show's celebration of Martin Luther King Day.

'Living the Dream' Award Presented to MAS Freedom-AZ Director Deedra Abboud in Recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Deedra Abboud was one of nine Phoenix residents honored for their commitment to creating a compassionate and socially just community. The award ceremony was held as part of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Program.

MAS-Raleigh, NC: Helping Out The Raleigh chapter of the Muslim American Society is participating in the MAS Service Corps' third annual meat drive timed to coincide with the Eid al-Adha holiday.

A Trip to Awaken Myself A report on The Muslim American Society’s annual Tarbiya (self-development) and ‘Ilm (knowledge) Camp by attendee, Fatima ElKabti.

MAS-Texas: Muslims to Distribute Meat to Those in Need The local Muslim American Society chapter is carrying out the Islamic requirement to provide for the poor, but members are also embarking on a campaign to educate folks about who they are and why they do what they do.

Iowa Winds of Change in 2008 From the Desk of MAS Freedom Executive Dir., Mahdi Bray - Presidential aspirants Sen. Barack Obama and Gov. Mike Huckabee won what many are calling a major political upset in Iowa. Americans are eagerly looking for candidates of political change in '08.

MAS Freedom-AZ Director Deedra Abboud to Receive Martin Luther King 'Living the Dream' Award The theme of this year's celebration is "Stand Up For Justice." The event will be held Jan. 18 at Phoenix Convention Center west building on the third ballroom floor at 100 N. Third St. and doors open at 6:30 a.m.

MAS-ICNA Convention Update Catch Video of the 2007 Chicago Event Here!

'It's the Time of Sacrifice' - Area Muslims Give, Rejoice For Holiday BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI: To welcome converts and their families, a dinner sponsored by the local arm of the Muslim American Society is planned for Saturday at the Islamic American University in Southfield.

MAS Freedom Dallas-Ft. Worth Holds Successful Strategy Training Workshop MAS Freedom (MASF) Dallas-Ft. Worth, as a civic and human rights advocacy entity of the Muslim American Society (MAS), organized and held a Comprehensive Strategy Workshop through the Executive Leadership Development Institute (ELDI) December 8-9, 2007.

Why Should You Attend the MAS-ICNA 2007 Conference? Check out the video to learn more!

MAS Freedom Executive Director Mahdi Bray Attends D.C. Premier of USA vs. Al-Arain MAS Freedom Executive Director, Mahdi Bray, attended the December 5 premier of "USA vs. Al-Arain" and offers a offers a video report on his blog.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing the Blog of Ibrahim Abdil-Mu'id Ramey Dr. Esam Omeish, MAS President MAS Freedom Exec. Director, Mahdi Bray, and Ibrahim Abdil-Mu'id Ramey, MAS Freedom Civil & Human Rights Director, have recently launched blogs through which they will communicate their respective thoughts on various topics.

Boston Muslim Community Leader Receives Law Enforcement Award The Muslim American Society of Boston (MAS Boston) and the Islamic Council of New England congratulate Mr. Muhammad Ali-Salaam for receiving the Director's Community Leadership Award from the FBI Boston office.

LA Report: MAS Regional Convention 2007 With the nation in the grip of Islamophobia and with a mass media crippled by prejudice, the Muslim American Society (MAS) Regional Convention was a breath of fresh air in a troubled world.

MAS Service Corps Announces 3rd Annual National Udhiya Meat Drive Campaign The cost for a single cow is estimated at approximately $1,050, which is then broken down into seven shares of $150 each, and $150 for the lamb or the goat. Donors may purchase the entire animal or designate one or more shares for distribution.

MAS Freedom-NC Muslim Civic Townhall Meeting Night of Education and Success MAS Freedom-NC recently hosted its first state-wide Muslim Civic Townhall Meeting in Cary, North Carolina. The event was attended by over 100 guests and speakers.

MAS SOUTH OREGON: Rogue Valley Muslims Practice Their Faith Quietly In Downtown Phoenix Mosque MAS has founded a new mosque in Rogue Valley, South Oregon. It was formed from the now defunct Al-Tawheed mosque and gives about 30 to 40 local Muslims, including students from the Mideast attending S.O.U., a place to practice their faith.

MAS-ICNA Convention Dec. 21-25 Register Online Now! Easy Online Registration Available! (Register Before Dec. 1 For Best Discount.)

MAS Freedom North Carolina Announces Addition of Media Spokesperson MAS Freedom North Carolina (MASF-NC) outreach has grown leaps and bounds in 2007 and to meet the demand for services, Director, Khalilah Sabra, announced today that Shareef Alshinnawi has joined the MASF-NC to serve as its first Media Spokesperson.

MAS Service Corps Urges Muslim Community to Designate Friday Prayer Donations for California Wildfire Relief Campaign MAS Service Corps (MSC) is appealing to MAS chapters across the country, and to the Muslim community at-large, in asking that this Friday's Jummah prayer donations be designated toward funding of the MSC San Diego Relief fundraising campaign.

Fort Worth District Court Judge Extends Restraining Order Against Kaufman The court's order also requires Kaufman to appear in District Court on October 29, 2007 at 8:30 AM to determine what other relief might be necessary in the case.

Dr. Esam Omeish: In His Own Words MAS Freedom (MASF), as the civic and human rights advocacy entity of the Muslim American Society (MAS) would like to announce that the full 58 minute video of the September 29, 2007 press conference is available online.

MAS Boston: During Ramadan, A Meal To Fast On Around 4:15 a.m. on a recent Tuesday morning, MAS Boston Chapter President, Hossam Aljabri, is standing in front of his refrigerator removing eggs, butter, cheese, pita, and a plate of canned fava beans seasoned with cumin, oil, and lemon juice.

MAS Youth Members Fast for Ramadan A lot of teenagers might find it excruciating to fast from dawn to dusk for an entire month. But for Ranya Samara*, a senior at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh, it's no hardship at all.

This Ramadan: Donate Close to Home - to the Youth of America - the Adults of the Future Studies show that young Muslims report the biggest challenges growing up in the United States are: Lack of social support (24%), Issues of identity and acculturation (23%), Struggle to maintain their beliefs and values (22%), and, Discrimination (10%).

MAS Youth Members Fast for Ramadan A lot of teenagers might find it excruciating to fast from dawn to dusk for an entire month. But for MAS Youth Members Ranya Samara and Abdul-Rahman Hindi of Raleigh, NC, it's no hardship at all.

Dr. Esam Omeish Defends the Muslim American Society Against Unfounded and 'Islamophobic' Attacks Dr. Esam Omeish, a respected physician and President of the Muslim American Society (MAS), addressed a large gathering of the Virginia and international media community at a press conference today in Alexandria, Virginia.

Virginia Muslim Physician Speaks Out On Resignation From Governor's Immigration Commission Dr. Esam Omeish, Virginia physician and MAS President will hold a press conference Friday, September 28, 2007, at 11:00 AM, at the Homestead Suites, 4850 Leesburg Pike, Alexandria, VA.

Muslim American Society and Muslim Community Move to New Levels of Development in Ramadan Last weekend MAS events funded six new youth and community development centers in Phoenix (AZ), Houston (TX), Los Angeles (CA), Columbus (OH), Washington DC and Charlotte (NC).

Islamic Society Recovering Bilal Kaleem, Executive Director of the Boston Chapter of Muslim American Society, has been very busy with the arrival of Ramadan.

Week of Antiwar Events To Start With a 'Die-In' The antiwar movement "is far from where Bush would like you to think we are, that we are the fringe. They are the fringe. We are the mainstream," said MAS Freedom executive director, Mahdi Bray.

With Holidays, a Vow for Better Jewish, Muslim Relations "Muslim leaders and Jewish organizers very much expected that there would be strong attempts by some to hurl accusations in order to sabotage any attempts at dialogue, cooperation, or increasing trust between the two communities."

MAS Message to the Muslim Community The Muslim American Society (MAS) congratulates all Muslims in America and Worldwide on the coming of the blessed month of Ramadan.

MAS Freedom Civil Rights Update In Brief As an added service to the community, MAS Freedom (MASF), as the civic and human rights advocacy entity of the Muslim American Society (MAS), presents its weekly Civil Rights Update.

Mahdi Bray: Bringing the Conscience of Muslim America to a Cairo Court Mahdi Bray was in Cairo this week to express solidarity with Muslim Brotherhood detainees on trial before a military court and to call for an end to the crackdown on the Egyptian opposition. Bray sat down with Daily News Egypt to talk about his trip.

MAS Freedom Announces Evacuation and Reunion of Arizona's Hegazy Family Dr. Mohamed Hegazy and his wife, Sohair (36), and daughters Somaya (19), Asma (18), Israa (15), and sons, Sohaib (14), and Mos'ab (11), stranded and waiting 62-days to be evacuated from the Gaza Strip, have been reunited in Amman, Jordan.

MAS Freedom and U.N. Human Rights Commission Barred From Monitoring Egyptian Military Tribunal Whether in Egypt or the USA, whether the dissidents are Islamist or secular, the use of military tribunals to persecute and imprison lawful dissidents and activists constitutes a grave violation of international law that we will continue to challenge.

Guilty Until Proven Innocent is Not American Justice MAS Freedom-NC does not wish to speculate as to the guilt or innocence of Yousef Megahed and Ahmed Mohamed, however, it does stipulate to the constitutional rights of the defendants to due process under the law.

MAS-Maryland Chapter Presents Quantum Leap Seminar The program will be held Saturday, July 28, 200 beginning at 10:00 AM.

From Sacrifice, Muslims Feed the Hungry The Muslim American Society wanted to celebrate the recent Eid ul-Adha holiday both traditionally -- through the sacrifice and sharing of meat -- and in a new way: Helping the local homeless.

Muslims Donate Beef to Food Bank The Raleigh chapter of the Muslim American Society delivered 300 pounds of beef to the North Carolina Food Bank on Saturday as part of a charity drive linked with the recent Muslim religious holiday of Eid al-Adha, which was celebrated on Dec. 31.

Muslims, Others Protest A group of about 100 Muslims gathered at Tempe Beach Park on Friday, in front of US Airways headquarters, to appeal for equal treatment and justice.

Invest with Allah in the Future of Our Community In this blessed month we ask that you become a partner in our efforts to sustain and expand MAS programs and services throughout the Muslim community.

MAS-MN: Know Your Muslim Neighbor Presentation, titled "Know Your Muslim Neighbor," will discuss basic Islamic beliefs, the culture and its relationship with other Abrahamic faiths. District Education Center, 2520 12th Ave. E., North St. Paul. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Oct. 3, 2006

MASFF IOWA: Festival Promotes Peace More than a dozen organizations, such as Iowans for Peace, Muslim American Society of Iowa Freedom Foundation and the University of Iowa Antiwar Committee set up informational booths. A performance stage featured talks and other performances.

MAS Freedom-LA August 12 March Unites Over 5,000 Supporters The August 12 National Emergency March in Los Angeles, organized in defense of Lebanon and Palestine, brought together over 5000 supporters from across California.

MAS Freedom Executive Director Calls for Bush Apology on Indonesian News Broadcast President Bush's recent use of the term 'Islamic Fascism' is an all-encompassing mischaracterization of Muslims and the religion of Islam. The Muslim American Society and the Freedom Foundation call upon President Bush for an apology.

MAS Freedom Executive Director, Mahdi Bray and Muhammad Ali Hassan on Fox News

MAS Freedom Iowa Holds Candlelight Vigil in Support of AJ4P and Lebanon Middle East Campaign "We are offering prayers for those that have died, and hope for a quick and just end to the nightmare that has taken so many innocent lives," stated MAS Freedom-Iowa chapter director, Miriam Amer.

Protesters to Decry Israeli Actions "People throughout the world need to understand that this war is not supported by the American people," said Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, co-founder of Partnership for Civil Justice

Young Muslims and Jews Seek Bridge to Understanding Hosted by the Moishe/Kavod house, the Muslim American Society Boston, and the Center for Jewish-Muslim Relations in Newtonville, the meeting focused on the similarities between the Jewish and Muslim faiths and their commitments to social causes.

Hub Rally Protests Bombings in Gaza and Lebanon The protest was sponsored by the national grass-roots Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation' Boston chapter. MAS President Dr. Esam Omeish addresses rally supporters.

MAS Freedom LA Leads American Justice for Palestine Rally in Southern California MAS Freedom - L.A. kicked off their AM4J campaign with a rally of 100's of people in front of the Los Angeles Federal Building, assembling under the banner of "No Justice No Peace".

MAS Freedom Arizona Protesters Rally in Front of Kyl's Office "We want our government to stand up and say this is not acceptable. That every single death that happens no matter who it is, is worthy and that we as the United States are going to stand up for that and have the same idea of what humanitarianism is."

MAS Freedom - Raleigh, NC Protests Israel's Policies More than 100 protesters of Israel's incursion into the Gaza Strip marched on the state Capitol Friday carrying banners and a mock corpse and demanding an end to the violence.

MAS Opens Iowa Chapter in Cedar Rapids Organizers Officially Opened the Newest Chapter of the Muslim American Society Sunday Afternoon

Muslim Group Opens Iowa Chapter in Cedar Rapids Organizers Officially Opened the Newest Chapter of the Muslim American Society at the Cedar Rapids Public Library

Games Bring Young Muslims Together Many people don't realize that Muslims laugh and play together just as other Americans would.

Islam vs. the West: Clashing Sensibilities “As a Muslim, I can understand the emotional intensity of the issue, however, responding through violence does not uphold the dignity of our faith,” said Mahdi Bray, head of the civil rights bureau of the Washington-based Muslim American Society.

MAS In The News - Embassy Row Mahdi Bray, executive director of the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation, said he thought that the Middle East boycott of Danish products helped get the attention of the Danish government.

Human rights abuses high, speaker says “I tremble for my nation, but trembling is not enough, I have to speak and be active. Someone has to point out the contradictions,” said Imam Mahdi Bray during his talk last night in Pigott Hall as part of Islam Awareness Month.

American Muslims react to secret monitoring CHICAGO American Muslims meeting in Chicago say they are concerned about the erosion of all Americans' civil liberties in the wake of revelations of federal monitoring of radiation levels at mosques, homes and businesses.

Secret Surveillance Targets Local Muslims Federal officials have confirmed that a secret surveillance program aimed at potential nuclear terrorists has been underway for the past few years and that American Muslims have been the focus of the surveillance, including Muslims here in Las Vegas.

Chicago Tribune Covers MAS Convention Press Conference on Government Surveillance Chicago Tribune Covers MAS Convention Press Conference on Government Surveillance

Muslim American convention discusses terrorism, rights The challenge of preserving the rights of Americans while protecting them from terrorism is the top of discussion at a Muslim American convention in Chicago.

FBI surveillance a hot topic at Muslim conference Thousands of Muslim-Americans are gathered at Chicago's Hyatt Regency for an annual summit...many at the convention are outraged, because they say most of the surveillance is directed at them.

OK for Muslim center sought Raed Omar Sbeit stood before the Richardson City Council this week with a simple request: to open a center for young Muslims "to combat the campaign of terrorism."

Mass. Governor Stands by Comments About Wiretapping Mosques As Muslim Groups Demand Apology Muslim groups and civil libertarians demanded an apology from Gov. Mitt Romney on Friday for his comments about wiretapping mosques and monitoring foreign students.

Muslim groups help Katrina victims on 9/11 anniversary About 2,000 Muslim volunteers helped victims of Hurricane Katrina at the city's downtown convention center Sunday, the fourth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Muslims to Provide Food on Sept. 11 With the U.S. Capitol as a backdrop, Muslim groups made a $1 million donation yesterday to hurricane relief efforts and said a portion of the money would be used to provide hot meals to all the survivors in the Houston convention center on Sept. 11.

Muslims put their faith in political arena "We have to establish visibility between us and the potential leaders of our community," said Pelletier, who is in the Freedom Foundation, the public-affairs arm of the national Muslim American Society.

7 Colorado Muslim leaders sign declaration to fight terrorism Seven prominent leaders of Colorado mosques endorsed a national declaration this week to actively combat Islamic terrorism.

Muslim groups target youths in anti-terror campaign The president of the Muslim American Society, Esam Omeish, told reporters at a news conference that his group rejects attacks such as those recently in Britain and Egypt, and will "deny terrorists any religious, ideological or political legitimacy."

MAS joins other organizations to fight for Immigration Bill on Capitol Hill Muslim American Society recently placed itself alongside other policy advocates by championing a new Immigration Bill on Capitol Hill intended to protect the rights and families of illegal immigrants in the country.

12th Avenue bridge renamed for King As citizens, we must build coalitions beyond gender, race, and religion to work together and fulfill" the dreams of the slain civil rights leader, said Mahdi Bray, director of the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation.

Handle with prayer To that end, the Muslim American Society will devote next month to educating Americans on the Quran, which Muslims believe was revealed by Allah - God - to the prophet Muhammad in the seventh century in Mecca and Medina.

Sowing Hope From Our Racial Past In the late 1990s, on a visit from Washington, D.C., Imam Mahdi Bray said he and a colleague in a fancy car were pulled over by a police officer outside Cambridge...

Harvard study: Blacks, Latinos see widespread racism in Hub Researchers discovered widespread perceptions of racial and ethnic discrimination in the Boston area when they polled blacks and Latinos about the attitudes they encounter in the workplace, in restaurants and other public venues...

MAS FREEDOM-ARIZONA HOLDS OFFICE GRAND OPENING

Markey wants disclosure on Abu Ali detention U.S. Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Malden, a senior Democratic member of the House Homeland Security Committee, called for the Justice Department to fully disclose its role in the detention of an American, Ahmed Abu Ali, in Saudi Arabia.

Bray Lectures on Muslim Life in America Executive Director Of Muslim American Society Shares Story With University

Spanish Embassy Responds to MAS Condolences

MAS Freedom Foundation Takes to the Airwaves in Nation's Capitol The Muslim American Society’s Freedom Foundation Executive Director Mahdi Bray can now be heard live weekly on AMIN radio 700 AM or on the Internet.

U.S. House of Representatives Holds Ramadan Iftar The United States House of Representatives and leaders of the American Muslim community held a Ramadan Iftar (breaking fast) on Capitol Hill Wednesday.

Bush's Muslim Troubles U.S. President George W. Bush's latest gesture to persuade Muslims both here and abroad that the United States is not seeking a "clash of civilisations" has not gone over well with its intended audience.

Muslims scold Bush over outreach President Bush is only paying lip service to Muslim concerns and his occasional meetings with Muslim leaders are little better than "photo ops," a group of American Islamic leaders said yesterday.

White House tries to dispel Muslim doubt "This administration does not seem to engage with the Muslim community except for photo ops and ceremonial activities," said Mahdi Bray, executive director of the civil rights program of the Muslim American Society...

Muslims Get Out The Vote The Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation said Monday it is launching a national drive to register Muslims, give them a crash course on American civics and mobilize them for the 2004 election cycle.

The Media & Muslims: A Minefield America’s Arab and Muslim communities have had a crash course in public relations over the past two years, as they tried to counter what seemed to be a near-constant stream of negative images from the "war on terror."

Barnyard Antics What do State Senator Guy Glodis and Christian evangelist Jerry Falwell have in common? Both demonize Muslims.

Muslims call for senator to quit after statements State Sen. Guy Glodis remained defiant yesterday in the face of renewed pressure to publicly apologize for circulating a flier that suggests the United States could prevent terrorist attacks by executing "Muslim extremists."

Muslims meet on activism, liberty issues Fifteen thousand members of two major Muslim organizations have gathered this weekend for the first time in Philadelphia, where the U.S. Constitution was written, partly to voice their alarm that rights set forth in that document are under siege.

Role of Imams Changes to Meet Community Needs A Lebanese man living in Syria, Muhammad Musri chafed under that nation’s restrictive laws. Then he heard a Voice of America broadcast about the shortage of imams, or Muslim prayer leaders, in the United States.

’Black Jack’ flier a bust for Glodis: Muslim-Americans urge public reprimand of state senator State Sen. Guy Glodis...should be publicly reprimanded for circulating a flier that suggests the United States could prevent terrorist attacks by executing "Muslim extremists" with bullets covered in pig blood, a group of Muslim-Americans said y

Flier from senator angers Muslims Senator Guy W. Glodis has angered Muslims and a civil rights group over a flier he sent to fellow senators that says terrorist attacks could be deterred if convicted Muslim extremists were buried with pig entrails.

Lawmaker Suggests Entrails to Stop Terror A state senator suggested in a flier that terrorist attacks could be deterred if convicted Muslim extremists were buried with pig entrails - a proposal that angered some Muslims.

Muslim leaders seek a voice More than 100 Muslim leaders from across the United States, including many from Michigan, are meeting near Washington D.C. to explore new directions for their millions of followers...

U.S. Muslims Lobbying for Civil Rights Before the Sept. 11 terror attacks, Islamic immigrants generally felt so safe in the United States that they focused much of their political activism on helping Muslims back home.

Muslim Blacklisting? It was a formal, devastatingly terse termination declaration that sent a chill down Hossam Algabri’s spine. "We regret to inform you that we have decided that it is not in our best interest to continue your banking relationship with us,"...

Organizers Protest Possible War Plans Anti-war activists are asking people across the country to honor the example of Martin Luther King, Jr., by protesting a potential war with Iraq.

Organizers Protesting War With Iraq Outline Plans Several groups who oppose war with Iraq outlined plans Wednesday for what is expected to be a large anti-war protest in the nation’s capital.

Muslims meet to promote unity Facing new challenges and perceptions changed by the terrorist attacks of last year, several hundred Muslims gathered Thursday in Rosemont to promote unity and increase understanding of the Islamic faith.

Muslim Gathering Ponders Concerns For the second time in their histories--and for the second time in five months--two diverse Muslim organizations will hold a joint U.S. convention to address the religious, political and social concerns of Muslims in a country on the verge of war.

U.S. at Junction of War, Faith "President Bush, defending his administration’s war on terrorism, finds himself caught between prominent conservatives who increasingly decry Islam as a violent menace and the Muslim world, where there is a rising tide of anti-American feelings.

Muslim Students Take on Rap Lyrics A Muslim student group at Sarah Lawrence College tried yesterday to light the spark for a universal student movement against misogyny in the rap world with a forum at the college.