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ABC 7: Ahmed Rehab calls for hate crime charges in downstate slashing

“It’s something that we must take very seriously,” said CAIR-Chicago executive director Ahmed M. Rehab. Continue reading

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New York Times: Congressman’s Remarks Stir the Blogosphere

Much data and polling contradicts him. As an unabashed Mr. Rehab told him, “You’d have to be living under a rock” to miss the overarching reality.
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CBS: Ahmed Rehab discusses Muslim relations before and after 9/11 on John Williams radio show

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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CLTV: Muslims gather to honor victims of 9/11, discuss how to move forward

The Chicago Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations hopes Americans can move forward 10 years after the 9/11 attacks. Continue reading

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ABC 7: Muslims, religious leaders honor 9/11, discuss principles of religious tolerance and pluralism

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

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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FOX News Business: Ahmed Rehab Discusses Cargo Plot

When Eric Bolling brought up, yet again, that America has been attacked by Muslims, Ahmed Rehab responds: “Here’s also a pattern that you need to be aware of. In almost every one of those cases it was Muslims who helped … Continue reading

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FOX News: Ahmed Rehab Debates Whether America is Islamophobic

Ahmed Rehab debates guests on Fox Business’ Money Rocks regarding the rise of Islamophobia in America as seen by recent attacks against several mosques. Rehab and conservative commentator Bo Dietel also debate the merits of building a mosque in lower … Continue reading

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FOX News: Ahmed Rehab Discusses a Proposed Mosque in Chicago and Park51 in Lower Manhattan

Part 1 Part 2 Ahmed Rehab talks to Fox Business’ Eric Bolling, along with other panelists, about a proposed mosque in Chicago whose zoning permit was rejected.  Rehab compares and contrasts this mosque’s situation to that of Park51, the proposed … Continue reading

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ABC News: CAIR-Chicago discusses Islamophobic smear campaign against Chicago Imam, Sheikh Kifah

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. Continue reading

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CBS News: Threats Against Chicago Muslims on the Rise

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. Continue reading

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FOX News: Ahmed Rehab Reacts to Hizbul Tahrir Islamic Conference

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. Continue reading

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HDTV News: Rehab reacts to Scutiny of Chicago Muslims

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

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ABC: 9/11 Five Years Later. Part Three

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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