Muslim Coalition to Host D.C. Hearing on Health Care Reform On Tuesday, September 15, the American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT), a coalition of major national Islamic organizations, will host a Capitol Hill citizens' hearing on mobilizing Muslim support for health care reform.

MAS FREEDOM DAY OF ACTION IN SUPPORT OF NAJI HAMDAN PRESS CONFERENCE MOVED TO NATIONAL PRESS CLUB MAS Freedom will hold a press conference at the National Press Club on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 9:30 AM as part of a campaign calling for the release and return of Naji Hamdan, a U.S. citizen detained and tortured in the UAE for the past 8 months.

MAS Freedom Calls April 29 Day of Action in Support of U.S. Citizen, Naji Hamdan, Tortured and Detained in UAE Press conference in front the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) Embassy, 3522 International Court, NW Washington, DC, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 as part of a campaign calling for the release and return of Naji Hamdan.

MAS Freedom Civil Rights and Social Justice Associates Endorse AMT Statement on FBI Relations At 12PM on Monday, April 6, 2009, the AMT will hold a press conference in the Zenger Room Washington, D.C.'s National Press Club,

American Peace & Anti-War Activists Stage First Demonstration Under Obama Administration On Sat., March 21 at 12:00 Noon, MAS Freedom will descend upon Washington D.C. to stage a demonstration and anti-war march on the Pentagon – the first major anti-war demonstration under the Obama Administration.

MAS Freedom and 'Let Gaza Live' Coalition to Hold Press Conference in Front of Washington Post Friday, Jan. 16 at 4pm MAS Freedom will hold a press conference in front of the downtown Washington, D.C. offices of the Washington Post on Friday, January 16, 2009 at 4:00 PM to voice grave concerns regarding the apparent reversal of its 'extensive local coverage' policy.

PRESS RELEASE: FRIDAY JAN. 2 MAS Freedom & ANSWER Coalition Call for 'LET GAZA LIVE' March on Washington MAS Freedom and Coalition Supporters Call for an End to the Violence and Targeting of Civilians in Addition to Lifting the Siege of Gaza. Rally in Front of Israeli Embassy and March to Embassy of Egypt, Friday, Jan. 2, 2009.

MAS Freedom Announces International Forum Featuring Amadee Turner Oct. 8 MAS Freedom (MASF) announces an international forum featuring Attorney Amadee Turner, distinguished former member of the United Kingdom and European Union Parliaments, and MAS Freedom.

MAS Freedom Joins Mosque Census Project Every U.S. mosque and Islamic center will be contacted to compile accurate information about the U.S. Muslim community, specifically relating to size, infrastructure, development, participation of women and youth, and depth of involvement in society.

MAS Freedom to Hold Solidarity Rally for a Free Palestine May 16 in Washington, DC In recognition of the May 15, 2008, 60th Anniversary of the Nakba, MAS Freedom, together with American Muslims for Palestine and the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition, will hold a Solidarity Rally for a Free Palestine on Friday, May 16, in Washington, D.C.

MAS Youth Center of Dallas-Ft. to Hold Fundraiser May 4 MAS Youth of Dallas-Ft. Worth will hold a fundraising dinner on Sunday, May 4 at 5:00 PM. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (formerly the Richardson Hotel), 701 East Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas.

Muslim American Society Iowa Chapter To Hold First Annual Conference MAS-Iowa will hold its first annual full day conference on March 29, 2008 at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. The conference, under the theme "ISLAM: Universal Message and Values," is one of the first such events in Cedar Rapids history.

MAS Freedom to Rally at Israeli Embassy for End to Siege And Killing in Gaza MAS Freedom, together with the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition, in continuation of the ongoing campaign to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, will Rally in front of the Israeli Embassy, 3514 International Dr., N.W., Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2008 at 4:00 PM.

Friday Declared National Day of Action Against Gaza Siege The 'End the Embargo in Gaza' campaign begins with a Press Conference on Friday, January 25, 2008, at 10:00 AM, in the West Room of the National Press Club, 529 14th St. N.W., Washington DC., followed by a Rally in front of the Israeli Embassy at 4:00 PM.

MAS Freedom Announces Press Conference to Launch 'End the Embargo in Gaza' Campaign MAS Freedom (MASF), as the civic and human rights advocacy entity of the Muslim American Society (MAS), will hold a Press Conference on Friday, January 25, 2008, at 10:00 AM, in the West Room of the National Press Club, 529 14th St. N.W., Washington DC.

MAS Service Corps Announces Success of 3rd Annual National Udhiya Meat Drive This year's campaign showed a 70% increase in participation from the community and a 150% increase in donations, culminating in 345 Udhiyah purchases for a total of 16,000 meat for distribution.

MAS Service Corps Conducts the 3rd Annual National Udhiya Meat Drive for Needy The Muslim American Society Service Corps (MSC), is conducting its 3rd Annual National Meat Drive timed to coincide with the ritual sacrifices of Eid ul-Adha.

Presidential Candidate Ron Paul Representative to Address MAS Freedom-NC Muslim Civic Townhall Meeting MAS Freedom-NC announces that Presidential Candidate Ron Paul will have his North Carolina representative, Alexander Scholz, to address the MASF-NC Muslim Civic Townhall Meeting, titled "Voting is Power", Saturday, November 10, 2007.

Muslim American Society Urges Muslim Community to Participate in California Wildfire Relief Efforts In response to the disastrous wildfires in South California, the Muslim American Society (MAS) is urging the American Muslim community to take action and coordinate emergency relief efforts to assist with the crisis.

MAS Freedom Response to Holy Land Foundation 'Not Guilty' Verdict "This is a good day for the rule of law. A jury of Dallas citizens has rejected the government's outrageous overreach in this case and has made it crystal clear that in America, free speech is protected and feeding hungry children is not a crime..."

Students, Faith Leaders & Civil Right Groups Express Solidarity in Challenging Nooses, Swastikas, and 'Islamo-Fascism Awareness Coalition Launches National 'Students United Against Hate' Campaign on University Campuses. Press conference at 10:00 A.M. on Thurs., Oct. 18, 2007 in the Zenger Room of the National Press Club at 529 14th Street, N.W. (13th Floor) in Washington, D.C.

MAS Freedom Led Coalition Launches National Campaign Against 'Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week' MAS Freedom will hold a press conference in response to the call for "Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week" set for October 22-26, 2007, organized by David Horowitz, at 10AM on Oct. 18 at the National Press Club.

Muslim American Society Raleigh-NC Chapter Hosts Dinner for Civic and Community Leaders and North Carolinian Students The Raleigh chapter of the Muslim American Society (MAS) will host an iftar (dinner) celebrating breaking the fast of the holy month of Ramadan for civic, religious, and community leaders as well as university students on Wednesday September 26, 2007.

Former U.S. Atty. General Ramsey Clark Returns from Egypt; Gives Briefing on Military Tribunals and Human Rights The briefing will take place at 1:30 P.M. on Thursday, July 26th, 2007 at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street N.W., 13th Floor, in Washington, D.C.

MAS Freedom Foundation Leads the Fight to Protect the Building of the Largest Mosque on the East Coast The Muslim American Society (MAS) Freedom Foundation - Boston, held a press conference to declare victory in the fight to protect the building of the Islamic Society of Boston's Cultural Center, the largest mosque in New England.

MAS Declares Victory in Protecting the Right to Build Major Islamic Center the Muslim American Society (MAS) and its Freedom Foundation have provided the primary leadership on behalf of the ISB in settling a four-year legal battle, which attempted to stop the building of the largest Islamic center on the east coast.

MAS Freedom Foundation Condemns Sentencing of Al Jazeera Reporter in Egypt Affirming the right of independent investigative reporting and freedom of the press,MAS Freedom Foundation issued a statement today that condemned the ruling of an Egyptian court against Howaida Tawa, a producer for the Al Jazeera network.

American Muslims and Human Rights Groups Challenge Egypt's Political Crackdown and Human Rights Abuses The Muslim American Society (MAS) Freedom Foundation and other human rights groups will host a protest at the Egyptian embassy as part of the Human Rights in Egypt Campaign.

MAS Freedom Foundation Sponsors Protest at Egyptian Embassy To protest recent assaults in Egypt on human rights and democratic initiatives, the Muslim American Society (MAS) Freedom Foundation and other human rights organizations will sponsor a rally in front of the Egyptian embassy

Boston Muslims Condemn Swastikas at Milton Synagogue On behalf of the Muslim community in Massachusetts, the undersigned Muslim organizations condemn the repugnant act of vandalism to Temple Shalom of Milton, MA.

MAS Freedom Foundation Holds Successful Prayer, National Rally and Press Conference for Dr. Sami Al-Arian at U.S. Justice Dept. In response to the incarceration, physical abuse, and grave injustices inflicted on activist Dr. Sami Al-Arian, MAS Freedom Foundation hosted a successful national press conference and rally today to demand both the release of Dr. Al-Arian.

PRESS CONFERENCE: MUSLIM VOTER IMPACT ON THE VIRGINIA SENATE RACE, ELECTION 2006 AND FIRST MUSLIM CONGRESSMAN Freedom Foundation is sponsoring a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.

MAS Mobilizing Tens of Thousands of Muslims for Tomorrow's Election MAS Freedom Foundation Center for Electoral Empowerment is determined to ensure that Muslims in America not be taken for granted, politically.

MAS Freedom Foundation Calls for Justice in Muslim Deportation Case in Denver, Colorado Haroon Rachid, a legal United States resident married to a U.S. citizen, has been incarcerated for three years, largely due to a case of being mistaken for a man with a similar name,

Rally For Justice In Tunisia At Tunisian Embassy MAS Freedom Foundation is sponsoring a press conference and rally in front of the Embassy of Tunisia in Washington, D.C.

Mobilizing The Muslim Vote Through MAS Freedom’s National Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Campaign MAS Freedom’s Center for Electoral Empowerment continues to educate and mobilize Muslims for the 2006 mid-term elections.

MAS Launches Service Corp To Assist America's Needy The Muslim American Society (MAS) is pleased to announce to communities across the country the creation of its new charity and service division, the MAS Service Corps (MSC).

Religious Groups Mourn As President Celebrates As President Bush hosts a signing ceremony to celebrate the Military Commissions Act of 2006, the Washington Region Religious Campaign Against Torture will hold a vigil to mourn the attack this legislation wages on basic American and religious values.

Catholics Join Muslims During the Break of Ramadan Fast Pax Christi, America's largest Catholic grassroots organization will join the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation for an Iftar (Breaking the fast).

Muslims Examine Election 2006 and the Muslim Vote at the National Press Club The Muslim American Society's Freedom Foundation (MAS Freedom) will hold a press conference September 28, 2006 at 10 AM in the Holman Room at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, to discuss the Muslim vote and election 2006.

Religion and Election 2006 Engaging the Muslim Vote Preparing to be fully engaged in the November 7 elections the Muslim American Society's Freedom Foundation is holding a press conference "Engaging the Muslim Vote" Thurs., Sept. 28, 2006 at 10 AM in the Holman Room at the National Press Club.

Muslim Founded TV Station to Announce Major Expansion and Unique Programming on the War on Terrorism Bridges TV to unveil information concerning unique new programming aimed to offer an in-depth perspective on the war on terror and the middle east.

American Muslim and Catholic Organizations to Hold Joint Press Conference Concerning Statement of Pope Benedict XVI Press conference set for 12:00 Noon Wednesday, September 20, at 1050 17th St., N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC.

Muslim American Society to Hold Town Hall Meetings Nationwide for the Fifth Anniversary of 9/11 As you consider coverage for the fifth anniversary of 9/11, we offer a different story; one without the falling towers, without the pictures of the damaged Pentagon. Join the Muslim American Society (MAS) for a town hall meeting and discussion.

MAS Freedom Foundation Led American-Muslim Delegation Plans Trip to Gaza "The Palestinian cause is just, but the kidnapping of these journalists is not, and our Islamic faith requires us to speak out against all injustices, regardless of the circumstances," stated MAS Freedom Executive Director, Mahdi Bray.

Press Conference July 27 to Announce Plans for National March on Washington MAS Freedom and a coalition of U.S. Peace groups will be holding a press conference July 27 to announce plans for a massive National Emergency March on Washington August 12 to protest the U.S.-Israeli war against the people of Palestine and Lebanon.

Congresswoman Waters to Recognize the Nation’s First Free-Standing Muslim-American Founded Community Clinic The UMMA Clinic exemplifies the core Islamic tenets of mercy, compassion and social justice. As a local non-profit organization, UMMA welcomes anyone regardless of faith. In fact, of its 15,000 regular patients, 95% are not from the Muslim community.

MAS Freedom Foundation Reacts to Zarqawi's Death

Immigrations Rights Leaders to Announce Next Phase of Protest Campaign

Organizations to Protest Wachovia's Closing of Charity Account

Justice Delayed and Denied for Professor Sami Al Arian

MAS Freedom Foundation Responds to The Issue of Apostasy in Afghanistan MAS Freedom opposes the execution of Abdul Rahman on both humanitarian and religious grounds

Congress-Working Hard or Hardly Working As Congress Enjoys its Annual March Break, the Nation's Problems Intensify

3rd Annual Muslim Youth Olympics in Tampa Organization Encourages the Media to Cover Positive Muslim Activities

MAS Freedom Schedules Press Conference on European Caricatures Defaming Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) On Monday, February 6, at 10:00 a.m., MAS will hold a press conference at the National Press Club (West Room) on recent events surrounding the circulation of political cartoons in Europe depicting Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a terrorist.

MAS-ICNA 5th Annual Convention Press Conference MAS-ICNA 5th Annual Convention Press Conference

MAS Freedom Calls For Ethical Reconstruction, Fair Employment and Economic Opportunities for Hurricane Katrina Victims Interfaith Groups and Katrina Survivors Want Fair Distribution of Jobs for Misplaced and Underemployed Workers from the Region

Interfaith Worker Justice Calls for Ethical Reconstruction Commission Inter-Faith Groups and Survivors of Hurricane Katrina Want Fair Distribution of Jobs for Misplaced and Underemployed Workers from the Region

RELEASE: National and Local Faith-Based Organizations Join MAS Houston 9/11 Interfaith Service Houston’s faith community is joining together in order to honor 9/11 victims by helping Katrina victims.

RELEASE: MAS and Islamic Relief to Present Check for $1 Million to Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee for Victims of Hurricane Katrina On Thursday, September 8, MAS will host an interfaith press conference highlighting ongoing efforts local and national interfaith communities are pursuing in assisting victims of Hurricane Katrina.

RELEASE: Muslim Organizations and Charity Announce Major Relief Effort at Houston Astrodome Press Conference The Muslim American Society (MAS) and its Freedom Foundation, and Islamic Relief USA, will hold a press conference on Friday, September 2 to announce ongoing relief efforts to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina.

MAS Freedom Educates Media Concerning Myth of Muslims Not Condemning Terrorism The myth that the Muslim community has not condemned terrorism still prevails. In order to assist our friends in the media, MAS Freedom is providing them with a virtual Resource Guide highlighting the volumes of previous condemnations...

American Muslim Imams and Community Leaders Declaration of Support and Action Against Terrorism In response to MAS and MAS Freedom’s campaign against terrorism, American Muslim scholars, Imams and community leaders have responded by signing and issuing a declaration of support, pledging action in combating terrorism...

RELEASE: MAS to Unveil Campaign to Combat Global Terrorism and Violence In the wake of a second series of blasts hitting London two weeks after the July 7 bombing, the Muslim American Society and MAS Freedom Foundation will announce the initiation of a national campaign sponsored by American Muslims to combat terrorism...

Interfaith "Abrahamic" Peace Delegation to Sudan Gives Fact Finding Report at National Press Club On Monday, June 27, at 1:30 PM in the National Press Club's Murrow Room (southside), the U.S. Interfaith Peace Delegation to Sudan will hold a press briefing and issue their 15-page Report and Executive Summary on their peace mission to Sudan and the Darf

MAS Freedom Foundation Participates in 'I Will Not Kill' Campaign Congressman John Lewis, MAS Freedom and National Organizations to Hold Press Conference on Capitol Hill Endorsing Fellowship of Reconciliation's New Peace Initiative

RELEASE: MAS Freedom Supports Federal Whistleblower Whistleblower Loses Battle to Keep Job

ALERT: Public Court Hearing for Ahmed Abu-Ali Despite statements given by U.S. State Department officials to the Washington Post, it is still critically important that Ahmed Abu-Ali's rights are vigorously pursued in court...

Public Court Hearing for Ahmed Abu-Ali Ahmed Abu-Ali was unlawfully detained in Saudi Arabia while completing an academic exam. Neither the U.S. nor Saudi Arabia has filed charges against him.

SPECIAL BULLETIN: U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Ahmed Abu-Ali Judge John Bates today ruled favorably in the case of Ahmed Abu-Ali brought on his behalf by Attorney Morton Sklar of the World Organization Against Torture.

U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Ahmed Abu-Ali Judge States Case Has Merits, Finding Sufficient Grounds of U.S. Involvement to Move Forward

MAS Freedom Reaches Out To Members of Congress on Bilal Mahmoud Case Muslim U.S. Military Veteran and Lawyer Still Waiting for TSA Response

Affidavit Says U.S. Citizen Tortured in Saudi Prison Despite year-long appeals from the public, human and civil rights groups, and family members, the case of Ahmed Abu-Ali is still being underreported in the media, while the U.S. government remains unresponsive.

Election 2004, Done! “Where Do We Go From Here?” The Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation is adding to its activist and civic training workshop series workshops and training on strategies for the Muslim community for the next four years...

Muslim Participation In Election 2004 Unprecedented Kerry Defeat Should Not Weaken American Muslims’ Political Resolve and Civic Momentum

MAS Freedom Getting Muslims to the Polls Nationwide The Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation Muslim Voters database is being used to make GET OUT THE VOTE (GOTV) automated calls - commonly referred to as “robo” - to Muslim voters in key battleground states.

Get Out The Vote and Talking Points The Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation is providing its Muslim voter database, listing registered Muslim voters, to non-partisan Muslim activists, mosques, and organizations for the final weekend of the “Get Out The Muslim Vote” initiative.

MAS Freedom Faith and Election 2004 at National Press Club The Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation held a press conference today at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, focusing on religious community involvement in the upcoming elections.

Civil and Human Rights Groups Follow “Citizen Hearing” With Action on Ahmed Abu-Ali Case The Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation’s Congressional Citizen Hearing chaired by Congressman John Conyers and televised nationally on C-SPAN provided America with an up close and personal view of post 9-11 injustice...

Faith and Election 2004 The panel of religious leaders will discuss the role of faith communities in Election 2004 and its impact on what has been described by some as the most important election of our time.

MAS Freedom Boston Mobilizes New England Muslim Vote Organizes “Every Vote Counts and Every Vote Counted” Campaign

MAS Freedom Foundation Citizen Hearing Chaired by Congressman John Conyers - Broadcast on C-SPAN

MAS Freedom Providing National Muslim Voter Registration Database Targeting Battleground States The Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation is providing the Muslim community with its first ever national voter registration database.

Full Participant List for Post 9-11 “Citizen Hearing” on Status of Civil Rights & Liberties Chaired By Rep. John Conyers Congressman John Conyers (D-MI) will hold a public “Citizen Hearing” on the status of Civil Rights and Liberties Post 9-11.

Congressman John Conyers Holds “Citizen Hearing” on Status of Civil Rights & Liberties Post 9-11 Congressman John Conyers (D-MI) will hold a public “Citizen Hearing” on the status of Civil Rights and Liberties Post 9-11.

MAPAC Endorses John F. Kerry for President The non-partisan Muslim American Political Action Committee (MAPAC) has formally endorsed Senator John F. Kerry for his bid for the Presidency in 2004.

MAS Supports Need For Vigilance, Cautions on Care for Civil Rights Our government has recently announced a massive campaign to investigate and seek out information and leads in hopes to disrupt and prevent any terrorism plans against our nation and people.

MASFF Receives 2004 African American Muslim Presidential Election Poll The following is a poll conducted by Project Islamic HOPE. The survey was conducted electronically, surveying over 934 Muslim African Americans.

MAS Freedom Foundation Joins CAIR Press Conference on the U.S. Exclusion and Detention of Yusuf Islam “The Yusuf Islam affair, the recent revocation of Tariq Ramadan, a world renowned Islamic scholar known for his voice of moderation...brings into question how serious our government is about fighting real terrorists...

Not in the Name of Islam Throughout the years, we at the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation have collectively and individually condemned the killing of innocent civilians, all civilians.

MAS President Letter to the Washington Post The following Letter-to-the-Editor was submitted to the Washington Post by Muslim American Society President Esam Omeish in response to an article which appeared in the newspaper on Saturday, September 11, 2004.

Israel Spy Said to Be Operating in The Pentagon … AIPAC Investigated for Possible Involvement The FBI has evidence that a person who has been working at a high level in the Pentagon may be a spy for Israel. The suspect could have been in a position to influence the Bush administration policy toward Iran and Iraq, a senior official said.

African American Muslim, U.S. Marine Veteran With Impeccable Record Declared Security Risk Bilal Mahmud, an African American Muslim father of three and former U.S. Marine, Vietnam Veteran has had his livelihood of 28 years taken away from him by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

MAS Freedom Continues Plans for September 11 Congressional “Citizen" Hearing The Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation will meet with the House Judiciary Staff on Wednesday, August 25, 2004, to continue plans for a September 11 congressional “citizen” hearing before the November 2 election.

Capacity Attendance at MAS California Fundraising Event The Muslim American Society (MAS)’s Santa Clara chapter held its first annual banquet and fundraiser on Saturday. After three months of planning, the sold-out event exceeded all expectations.

Muslim Rally & Friday Prayer At Justice Department Lawsuit Filed Against U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft

Fourth Annual Family Civic Picnic in Northern Virginia A Success More than 250 members of the Northern Virginia Muslim community, along with a host of public officials and community religious leaders, attended the Fourth Annual Northern Virginia Civic Picnic.

Important Motion Hearing Schedule for Abu-Ali Case On Tuesday, August 17th, 2004, a court hearing for Ahmed Abu-Ali, an American citizen held in Saudi Arabia without charges for over a year, will take place in the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia.

MAS Freedom Hosts Congressional Briefing on Dafur for Washington Masjid Leaders Masjid leaders from the nation's capital met on Capitol Hill to conduct a briefing on the crisis in the Dafur region of Sudan...

The Muslim American Society Condemns the Attacks on Christian Churches in Iraq The Muslim American Society joins all Muslims leaders and peace-loving people around the world in condemning, in the strongest of terms, the cowardly bomb attacks on Christian Churches in Iraq.

MAS Freedom and World Organization For Human Rights to hold Press Conference for U.S. Citizen Detained in Saudi Arabia Held for More than One Year without Charges, Group to discuss Abu-Ali lawsuit and U.S. involvement in torture rendition

MAS Freedom Foundation Executive Director Calls for Congressional "Citizen's" Hearing Before 2004 Election "In light of the 9-11 commission report, we need to critically assess the status of justice and fairness in America since 9-11. We need to put a human face on the victims and families who have suffered from the backlash of the tragic events of 9-11."

Open letter to Senator John Edwards The post-9/11 degradation of due process, civil rights and civil liberties, unjust detentions, guilt by association, religious and ethnic profiling, all have had a devastating effect on the American Muslim community...

MAS Freedom Foundation Joins Abu-Ali Family and Human Rights Organization in Lawsuit Filing Today, the Muslim American Society’s Freedom Foundation joined the family of Ahmed Abu-Ali as they filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of Columbia, challenging the U.S. government's detention of their son.

MAS Freedom Foundation Training Tested At Democratic Convention Among the 38 Muslim delegates to the Democratic National Convention is Asad Zaman, the Muslim American Society’s Minnesota Chapter administrator.

Muslims Arrested in Holy Land Foundation Raid Muslim activists were arrested in Texas, California, and New Jersey. The arrests were the result of a multicount indictment in connection with activities surrounding the Muslim charitable organization, The Holy Land Foundation.

MAS Freedom Begins National Freedom Countdown for Ahmed Abu-Ali In an effort to secure the release of Ahmed Abu-Ali, an American born citizen illegally detained in Saudi Arabia for one year at the behest of the U.S. government, MAS Freedom Foundation has launched a Nationwide Freedom Countdown.

American Citizen Held Without Charges In Saudi Jail….Why? MAS Freedom seeks assistance of Congress and American Media in its National Campaign to Free Ahmed Abu-Ali.

MAS Freedom Calls On Mosques Nationwide to Condemn Kidnapping and Beheading On the heels of the recent kidnapping and beheading of Mr. Kim Sun-il of South Korea, MAS Freedom Foundation is issuing a call nationwide for imams and religious leaders to speak strongly against the practice of kidnapping and beheading.

MAS FREEDOM URGES PRESIDENT BUSH TO INTERVENE IN AHMED ABU ALI CASE The following is the text of the letter from MAS Freedom Executive Director seeking the release of Ahmed Abu Ali, an American born citizen, unlawfully detained for over one year in a Saudi Arabian prison.

MAS Freedom State Department Press Conference to Free Ahmed Abu Ali Civil and Human Rights Leaders Join in MAS Freedom’s National and International Campaign to Free Detained American Citizen.

MAS Freedom Foundation Condemns Killing of Paul Johnson "I know that there are great injustices being perpetrated against Muslims throughout the world, and this is wrong. However, killing Paul Johnson is just as wrong." Mahdi Bray, Executive Director of MAS Freedom Foundation.

American Muslim leaders launch National Council of Imams and Islamic Centers Community leaders representing 30 Islamic Centers and Organizations from 16 states convened in Washington DC to formally launch the National Council of Imams and Islamic Centers (NCIIC).

National Lawyers Guild Leader Receives Award at Chicago MAS Freedom Dinner Jim Fennerty, Attorney at Law and Leader of the National Lawyers Guild, Addressed the First Annual Chicago MAS Freedom Awards Dinner

Investigation Demanded Into Mistreatment at High School Graduation in Louisiana Maha Askar, an American-born 26-year-old Loyola University New Orleans graduate in Biology, was removed with excessive force from the Alario Center.

MAS Freedom Protests Sharon Visit and War in Iraq MAS Freedom Foundation initiates civil disobedience campaign protesting Sharon visit and Iraq war, expresses solidarity with American military family

MAS Condemns the Assassination of Sheikh Yassin, Calls for Congressional Action The Muslim American Society condemns the assassination of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin and calls on Congress to investigate Israel’s violation of the U.S. Arms Export Control Act.

MAS Expresses Condolences to the People of Spain The Muslim American Society expresses its condolences to the people of Spain, and especially the family members who lost loved ones in the horrendous train bomb attacks in Madrid last Thursday.

Charges Dropped in Benkhala Case Judge Drops All Charges Against Benkhala, Defendant Released

MAS Freedom Foundation Trains 170 Activists in Houston and Tampa Stressing “Faith over Fear and Justice for All,” the Muslim American Society (MAS)’s Freedom Foundation provided a weekend of intense activist training for Muslims in Houston, Texas and Tampa, Florida.

Release: Tunisia Attacks Citizens and Journalists The campaign for Justice & Human Rights in Tunisia will hold a press conference in front of the State Department on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at 12:00 noon, timed to coincide with the visit of the President of Tunisia, Zine al Abidne Ben Ali.

Peace Groups Unify on Palestine Issue Responding to MAS Freedom Foundation…various peace and anti-war groups have accepted endorsing the "Ending The Occupation In Palestine" as one of the unifying principle issues for the upcoming March 20th Peace and Justice rally in New York City.

MAS Freedom Requests Meeting With Congressman Over Inflammatory Statements MAS Freedom Foundation contacted…Congressman Peter T. King (R-NY) and requested an urgent meeting…concerning his inflammatory remarks on [a] nationally syndicated radio program.

MAS Helps Resolve Dispute in Cleveland Mosque ...the Muslim American Society (MAS) dispatched Raeed Tayeh, public affairs director of the Freedom Foundation, to Cleveland, Ohio, to help resolve a crisis between Imam Fawaz Damra of the Islamic Center of Greater Cleveland, and several board members...

Motion to Suppress Granted in Benkhala Case Today, in a hearing in Benkhala’s case, the Honorable Judge L. Brinkema concluded that the circumstances in which defendant Sabri Benkhala was held prevented him from exercising his Miranda rights.

Religious Leaders Plan Gatherings Nationwide Reflecting on State of the Union Several gatherings will take place this evening, January 20, at places of worship throughout the country for a theological critique of President George W. Bush’s State of the Union address.

Presidential Candidate to Address MAS-ICNA Convention Democratic presidential candidate General Wesley Clark will address attendees at the joint annual MAS-ICNA convention...

Civil Liberties & Peace Org. to Hold Press Conference & Rally Protesting Ashcroft Policies ...MAS Freedom and The Center For Constitutional Rights (CCR) will hold a press conference and rally continuing to promote an ongoing multi-organizational campaign directed against the malicious policies initiated by Attorney General John Ashcroft

Groups Target Fleet Bank for Discriminating Against Muslim and Arab Customers Account closure campaign launched after Fleet fails to act

MAS Freedom Expresses Serious Concern on Legal Grounds for Muslim Leader's Bail Denial Federal courts hearing the case of Muslim community leader Abdurahman Alamoudi are continuing a pattern of ignoring legal arguments and fact witnesses.

Coalition Launches Account Closure Campaign against Fleet Bank Concerned citizens close Fleet accounts to protest discriminatory behavior against Muslim and Arab customers

MAS Freedom Helps Inmates Celebrate Eid Through the support of donations from masjids and members of the Muslim community, the Muslim American Society’s Freedom Foundation (MAS Freedom) was able to accommodate Muslim prisoners in their observance of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr...

MAS Freedom Joins Campaign to "Indict" Attorney General John Ashcroft Civil Rights Organization Cites Ongoing Assault on Civil Liberties by Justice Department Head Post 9-11

Muslims to Break Ramadan Fast Across from White House MAS Freedom, along with other Islamic, interfaith, and civic groups, today held a press conference...to express disappointment with the Bush administration's lack of substantive dialogue with the Muslim-American community.

2003 MAS-ICNA Convention Muslims, Citizens of the West, Rights Duties and prospects

Universal Heritage Foundation Inaugural Conference Islam for Humanity

An Open Letter to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld It is with great unease that I write to you today regarding recently revealed public statements made by Lt. Gen. William G. Boykin, deputy undersecretary for intelligence, in which he characterizes the world's 1.3 billion Muslims as worshipping an "idol."

MAS Freedom Near to Reaching Goal of 1,000 Trained Activists At the 2002 MAS-ICNA convention in Chicago last December, the Freedom Foundation conducted its first Activist Training Seminar, teaching participants the fundamentals of government and politics, media relations, and coalition building.

October 25 Rally Feeder March

MAS Statement on Anniversary of September 11, 2001 On the second anniversary of the September 11, 2001, tragedy, the Muslim American Society (MAS) renews it support and continued sympathy to the families of those who lost loved ones on that day.

MAS Freedom Director to Address Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride Freedom Foundation joins national organization and member of Congress in call for fairness to Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride.

MAS Freedom and Coalition Denounce Recess Appointment Efforts for Daniel Pipes A broad-based coalition of Muslims, Christians, Jews, academics, and civil rights groups reiterated at national press conference on Thursday their opposition to the nomination of Daniel Pipes to the United States Institutes for Peace (USIP).

MAS California Annual Conference Islam and American Muslims

40th Anniversary of Dr. King’s "March On Washington" Muslim appointed as co-convener of civil rights rally

Setback for Daniel Pipes Nomination to U.S. Institute of Peace The Muslim American Society’s Freedom Foundation (MAS Freedom) reacted with cautious optimism today as the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee postponed a vote on the nomination of Daniel Pipes to the U.S. Institute of Peace...

Sen. Guy Glodis’s Refusal to Apologize for “Pershing Flier” Circulation: Statement The Boston chapter of the Muslim American Society (MAS), along with the undersigned organizations, is baffled by Massachusetts State Senator Guy Glodis’s continued refusal to issue a public apology for the circulation of a fabricated hate flier...

MAS Freedom Supports Supreme Court’s Ruling on Affirmative Action MAS Freedom, along with BAMN (By Any Means Necessary), the NAACP and other civil rights and civil liberties organizations, supports the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding the constitutionality of affirmative action in public universities.

Muslim Candidate for Virginia State Senate Talks to MAS Freedom MAS Freedom Foundation participated in a listening session with attorney Kamal Nawash, who is seeking to become Virginia’s first Muslim State Senator. Mr. Nawash is the Republican candidate for Virginia’s State Senate District 31 (Arlington)...

MAS Freedom and Boston Coalition Announce Plans to File Discrimination Suit Against Fleet Bank MAS Freedom Foundation, along with a Boston-based coalition of civil rights, civil liberties and religious groups, and other concerned citizens, announced today they plan to file discrimination charges against Fleet Bank...

MAS-MN Summer Camp A Success The Muslim American Society’s Minnesota (MAS-MN) chapter held its first annual summer camp June 10-15 in Grantsburg, Wisconsin.

Muslim Religious Leaders Visit Capitol Hill Over fifty Imams and Islamic leaders who attended the American Muslim Council (AMC)’s 2003 National Imams’ Conference this week received hands-on civics training from MAS Freedom Foundation

MAS Freedom Supports Lawsuit Against CBS 60 Minutes’ “Terrorist Hunter” MAS Freedom Foundation supports the Muslim charitable institutions and individual plaintiffs filing an $80 million defamation lawsuit against CBS correspondent Bob Simon and the SITE Institute, a so-called counter-terrorist group.

Register Now for the ICNA/MAS 2003 Convention! Registration forms are now available for the second annual joint convention of ICNA and MAS in Philadelphia, PA on July 4, 5, 6 2003. The theme will be "America at the Crossroads: The Struggle for Liberty and Justice."

MAS Freedom Cites Case of Azzam Abu Huwil as Example of Government Abuse MAS Freedom Foundation concurs with the findings of the recent report by the U.S. Inspector General that government authorities violated the civil rights of immigrants detained following 9/11...

MAS’s Position on Potential War With Iraq In a statement released today, the Muslim American Society (MAS) said it considers a potential war on Iraq to be morally and legally unjustifiable, a product of seriously misplaced national security priorities with potentially serious repercussions.

Joint MAS-ICNA Conference Focuses on Collective Action, Outreach

MAS Secretary General Returns From Peace Mission to Iraq (Falls Church, VA - 3/10/2003) The Muslim American Society’s secretary general, Sheikh Shaker El Sayed, joined an African American-led interfaith

MAS Leader Returns From Peace Mission to Iraq (Falls Church, VA - 3/10/2003) The Muslim American Society’s secretary general, Sheikh Shaker El Sayed, joined an African American-led interfaith multi-cultural religious delegation for a prayer for peace to Baghdad last week in an attempt to bring a

Position of the Muslim American Society on Potential War With Iraq (Falls Church, VA - 3/10/2003) In a statement released today, the Muslim American Society (MAS) said it considers a potential war on Iraq to be morally and legally unjustifiable, a product of seriously misplaced national security priorities with potential

MAS Leads Delegation of Religious Leaders in Bid to Avert War Once upon a time, the diverse town of Jersey City, New Jersey marked Christmas, Hanukah, Ramadan, and the Hindu New Year with public pronouncements, signs, parades and displays at City Hall. The celebrations ended after the city was sued, and lost, on the

MAS Joins Millions in Message to Pro-War Politicians Muslim American Society (MAS) leaders spoke at anti-war rallies in four US cities over the weekend, joining millions of demonstrators across the globe in marching for a peaceful resolution to the Bush administration’s planned war on Iraq.

MAS Launches Muslim Activist Training Program With back-to-back events in California over the weekend, the Muslim American Society’s Freedom Foundation kicked off a nationwide activist training program designed to give Muslims the skills they need to make an impact in their community.

MUSLIMS CALL ON SEN. TRENT LOTT TO RESIGN FROM LEADERSHIP POSITION One of the largest national Muslim organizations today joined civil rights groups and elected officials in calling on Senator Trent Lott to resign as incoming Senate Majority Leader following his remarks expressing support for racism and segregation.

We Are All Palestinians! That was the response of tens of thousands of Americans to the genocide in Palestine and to the relentless campaign by the government and the media to dismiss the Palestinian noble struggle against occupation as terrorism.

The Case against the Holy Land Foundation American Muslims support President Bush’s effort to cut off funding for terrorism...These goals will not be achieved by taking food out of the mouths of Palestinian orphans...