Mosque debates are taking place across the county, from New York City to Chicago to the surrounding suburbs. They are not all about zoning, but for the most part they are very heated.
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“Organizations that are not only Islamophobic but that insight violence, whether directly or indirectly, are a reality,” said Ahmed Rehab.

Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, discusses the stabbing of a Muslim cab driver in NYC whose attacker first asked “are you Muslim?”. Rehab also talks about the danger of anti-Muslim propaganda driven by Islamophobes opposed to Park 51, the proposed Muslim community center near Ground Zero.

Ahmed Rehab talks to the O’Reilly Factor’s Laura Ingraham about Imam Feisal Rauf’s sound reputation for interfaith cooperation and religious tolerance, and refutes lies that the Imam is a “radical”.

CAIR-Chicago representatives along with other local leaders held a press conference to discuss their disappointment with recent comments by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn regarding the “Ground Zero” mosque controversy.

CHICAGO (CBS) ― The debate over whether a mosque should be built near Ground Zero in New York City is playing out here in Illinois.
Earlier this week, Gov. Pat Quinn stepped into the controversy, saying he was against the mosque being built near the site of the 9/11 terror attack.

CAIR-Chicago representatives and local Muslim leaders discussed their disappointment in IL Gov. Pat Quinn’s comments regarding the New York mosque controversy and their concern that a growing anti-Muslim network is spreading Islamophobia through fear mongering.

Ahmed Rehab talks to MSNBC’s Tamron Hall about the Islamophobia that is at the heart of the “Ground Zero Mosque” controversy. Rehab also discusses the growing anti-Muslim network in the United States which seeks to delegitimize American Muslims.

Ahmed Rehab and Muslim leaders talk about local Imam’s dismissal from Illinois State Police chaplaincy program due to Islamophobic innuendo

Chicago – The Illinois State Police has revoked the appointment of a prominent cleric to become the department’s first Muslim chaplain.

The Illinois State Police Department currently has 37 chaplains or volunteer clergy who provide spiritual support for troopers, other employees and their families. Most are Christian; some are Jewish; and until last December, none was Muslim.

False information. Not true. The last guy — I mean, we don’t have to go far. The last guy that tried to take down a plane was a young African. And in the past, prior to that incident, we were looking for Middle eastern-looking men. Next time it could be an Asian guy.

You can go to war against a people or an entity and that is where Al-Qaeda comes in. So President Obama was correct in stating that we are at war with Al Qaeda, and I would add other imitation groups like Al Qaeda.

Islamic rights advocates say there’s been a rise in the number of threats directed at local Muslims. And some of these threats are being delivered right to their doors. CBS 2’s Mike Puccinelli reports.

When Ahmed Rehab walks up to his suburban home these days it’s with a new sense of awareness. That’s because of what he found waiting for him in his mailbox just a few days ago, a postmarked typewritten hate-filled letter complete with a death threat.

“The problem is if you try to hone in on those who look Muslim and I don’t even know what that means in the first place but lets assume were somehow able to figure that out — you are really honing in on 1.4 billion people around the world,” says Ahmed.

Amal Abusumayah was shopping when another customer made hateful comments against Muslims and attempted to pull off Abusumayah’s headscarf.

CAIR-Chicago’s Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, talks to Al Jazeera’s Riz Khan about how the tragedy of Fort Hood will impact Muslim communities in the US. (Part 1)

CAIR-Chicago’s Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, talks to Al Jazeera’s Riz Khan about how the tragedy of Fort Hood will impact Muslim communities in the US. (Part 2)

CAIR-Chicago’s Ahmed Rehab, as a live guest on WGN News, responds to bigoted sentiments being expressed by some Americans after the unfortunate shooting at Fort Hood.

Ahmed Rehab talks to CLTV News about Muslim efforts to combat Islamophobia through public education and interfaith initiatives.

Ahmed Rehab, clarifies that Hizb ut Tahrir is a marginal organization not representative of the mainstream Muslim community and explains that the vast majority of Muslims value capitalism, citizenship, and civic engagement.

Ahmed Rehab comments on offensive anti-Arab comment made by Dr. Benjamin Emanuel, father of newly appointed Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. [Video]

Ahmed Rehab discusses the recent forwarding of an anti-Muslim email by a public official in Frankfort, Illinois. The email, sent around by Frankfort Township Assessor Paul Ruff, is said to have made comments that chastised immigrants for “diluting sovereignty and our national identity,” and suggested that residents who don’t agree with the Christian motto “In God We Trust” should leave the country. [Video]

Ahmed Rehab is on the O’Reilly Factor to respond to false allegations against Obama campaign Muslim liaison, Mazen Asbahi.

“The Asbahi affair is a consequence of the smear and fear, tar and feather anti-Muslim innuendo out there,” Rehab argued. [Video]

Ahmed Rehab is on the O’Reilly Factor to dispel the misperception that there is any controversy surrounding the Tarik ibn Zayed Academy Charter School in Minnesota. “I reckon The O’Reilly Factor must be having a really slow news day, because there’s really no controversy here whatsoever,” says Rehab. “You guys are making a mountain out of a mole hill.” [Video]

Ahmed Rehab condemns the tragic killing of Aqsa Parvez in Canada as indefensible and describes the coalition of Muslim organizations all over Canada and North America that have condemned this act and have called, in very strong terms, for the strongest possible prosecution of this man.

Ahmed Rehab asks 2008 Presidential candidate John Edwards a question on stage at the Heartland Presidential Forums before an audience of 5,000. [Video]

Ahmed Rehab debates Bill O’Reilly on pluralism and the equal religious accommodation of Ramadan along with Christmas in Oak Lawn, Illinois public school [Video]

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab debates Glenn Beck and Zhudi Jasser on allowing the accommodation of Ramadan for Muslim students along with Christmas for Christian students in an Oak Lawn, Illinois public school. [Video]

Ahmed Rehab discusses the removal of six Iraqi-American men from an airplane for speaking Arabic as signs of alarming hysteria and textbook discrimination. The men had received certificates for a completed training mission for the U.S. Marines. Rehab says that “the larger concern is that suspicion is no longer based on what you do, but on a person’s language and race.” [Video]

Ahmed Rehab on the O’Reilly Factor to discuss religious accomodations for Muslim workers. [Video]

CAIR-Chicago Jordanian client discusses his 6 year citizenship delay and Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, discusses the citizenship delay of Muslims. [Video]

Ahmed Rehab reacts to the Glasgow airport attack, condemns terrorism and fears backlash against Muslims.

Muslims in the Chicago community face scrutiny following an alleged terror plot.

Ahmed Rehab condemns the Israeli invasion of Lebanon and discusses the effect of the war.

Ahmed Rehab responds to the not guilty verdict in the Muhammad Salah Terrorism trial.

Ahmed Rehab expresses concern with Israel’s military action against Lebanon.

Ahmed Rehab condemns activities of terrorist organizations. [Video]

Ahmed Rehab joins Academics, Government Officials and other experts to discuss what is left to be done in response to 9/11.The idea of more security and less freedom has left the nation divided. [Video]

Ahmed Rehab and others comment on Islam five years after 9/11.

Rehab joins other Experts to express concern with the spike in subtle and severe hate crimes towards American Muslims after 9/11. Several Muslim Americans share what Chicago area Muslims are faced with everyday. Part Three.

A hateful posting directed at Muslims is found on an online forum for the Chicago White Sox. [Video]

Chicago area Muslims are fearful of backlash as a foiled terror plot exposes the suspects as being Pakistani Muslims. [Video]

Protests were held in the city of Chicago condeming the Israeli bombings of Lebanon and Palestine. [Video]

Pope Benedict’s referencing of Islam to medieval texts have caused outrage in the Muslim world. The Pope has agreed to meet with Muslim leaders to diffuse the controversy and build bridges. [Video]

Ahmed Rehab reacts to presidents use of the phrase “Islamic Fascists” to describe suspected terrorists. [Video]

Differing views are presented as Rehab joins a panel of experts to discuss the causes, effects and effective ways to counter terrorism. [Video]

The Muslim Community works to build an avenue of understanding after fear of backlash from terror plot arrests. [Video]

The Chicago area Muslim community fears backlash from recent Muslim terror plot arrests. This fear is particularly evident near the area surrounding Devon Ave, which is famous for its restaurants, businesses and neighborhood strong in South Asian heritage. [Video]

Rehab joins a panel of experts to discuss the fifth year anniversary of 9/11 and how its event has changed us as a nation over the years.