Tag Archives: 9/11

CBS: Ahmed Rehab discusses Muslim relations before and after 9/11 on John Williams radio show

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Husam

Ahmed Rehab appeared on The John Williams Show on CBS Minnesota to discuss Muslim relations both before and after the events out of 9/11.
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ABC 7: Muslims, religious leaders honor 9/11, discuss principles of religious tolerance and pluralism

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Husam

Muslim, Jewish and Christians leaders gathered to honor the victims of 9/11 and to address the increase in anti-Muslim discrimination post-9/11. Continue reading →

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NBC 5: Muslims reflect on the tragic events of 9/11, call for country to move forward together

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Husam

Members of the Council on American-Islamic Relations joined leaders from different faiths and backgrounds to reflect on 9/11 and call for an end to the fear and discrimination against the Muslim community in the wake of those attacks. Continue reading →

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CBS 2: Ahmed Rehab Discusses Islamophobia Post 9/11 and How to Move Forward

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Husam

Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, joins CBS 2′s Jim Williams to talk about the effect of 9/11 on American Muslims. Continue reading →

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CBS: Islamic-American Group: Link Between 9/11, Muslim Religion Must Stop

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Husam

The head of a local Islamic-American organization says that after this year, except for remembering its victims, it’s time for America to move on from the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Continue reading →

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ABC 7: Ahmed Rehab Shares Hopes for Obama’s Speech on Middle East Policy

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Husam

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab says that he hopes the President’s speech represents a shift away from what he calls a “post-9/11″ narrative in American-Islamic relations. Continue reading →

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FOX Business: Ahmed Rehab on How Bin Laden’s Assassination Highlights Flaws in Our ‘War on Terror’

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Husam

For the past decade we had the wrong strategy, in response to 9/11. We’ve politicized 9/11, we’ve had costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with surges, military personnel, with trillions of dollars spent. Continue reading →

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FOX Chicago News: Ahmed Rehab Discusses Impact of Death of bin Laden

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Husam

Executive Director Ahmed Rehab visited FOX Chicago News to discuss the impact of Osama bin Laden’s death.
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FOX Chicago: CAIR-Chicago Thanks Obama for Ridding the World of bin Laden

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Husam

“I wish it would have happened sooner, so as to save trillions of dollars and thousands of lives. But nonetheless justice delayed is better than justice denied. We’re very thankful for the fact that this man has been apprehended and eliminated,” said Ahmed Rehab of CAIR-Chicago.
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ABC 7, Ahmed Rehab: Chicago Area Muslims React to IL Gov.’s Comments Regarding “Ground Zero Mosque”

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Husam

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. Continue reading →

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WGN: Muslim Leaders Discuss “Ground Zero Mosque” and Opposition to Mosques Nationwide

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Husam

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. Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Public Radio: Rehab Discusses Mosque Near Ground Zero and Answers Callers’ Questions

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Husam

Ahmed Rehab discusses the ground zero mosque controversy and clears misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. Continue reading →

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1100 AM “The Flag”: Ahmed Rehab Debates Pamela Gellar on the Right to Build a Mosque Near Ground Zero

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Husam

CAIR-Chicgao Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, debates anti-Muslim bigot Pamela Gellar, founder of atlasshrugs.com and the Islamophobic hate-group Stop the Islamization of America (SOIA), regarding the Cordoba House in lower Manhattan. Continue reading →

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MSNBC: Ahmed Rehab Discusses “Ground Zero Mosque” Controversy with Tamron Hall

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Husam

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. Continue reading →

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FOX News: Ahmed Rehab talks to John Gibson and Alan Colmes about “Ground Zero Mosque” Controversy

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Husam

Rehab debates Fox News’ John Gibson on the right of New York Muslims to build a mosque in lower Manhattan, a few blocks away from Ground Zero.Rehab and Alan Colmes discuss the recent decision permitting the Cordoba Center to be built in New York. Rehab also warns of the growing anti-Muslim network in the United States which seeks to delegitimize American Muslims. Continue reading →

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WGN 720 Radio: Ahmed Rehab Talks to John Williams about Ground Zero Mosque Controversy and Sarah Palin

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Husam

Ahmed Rehab discusses misconceptions about Islam and American Muslims, specifically addressing the “Ground Zero Mosque” controversy, and reacts to recent Sarah Palin twitter comments about the issue. Continue reading →

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ABC: 9/11 Five Years Later. Part Two

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Izzy

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] Continue reading →

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WGN: Impact of 9/11 On The Muslim Community

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Izzy

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

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ABC: 9/11 Five Years Later. Part Three

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Izzy

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. Continue reading →

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ABC: 9/11 Five Years Later. Part Four

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Izzy

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

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