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CBS News: Threats Against Chicago Muslims on the Rise

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Izzy

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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Al Jazeera: Ahmed Rehab on Riz Khan [1]

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Izzy

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) Continue reading →

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Al Jazeera: Ahmed Rehab on Riz Khan [2]

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Izzy

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) Continue reading →

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WGN 720 Radio: Ahmed Rehab Talks to John Williams about Misconceptions of Islam

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Izzy

I would love the opportunity to talk about my faith proactively when there isn’t something terrible happening. And everyday, good things are going on, but the one day that something bad happens, that’s when people become interested in our faith and that is troublesome. Continue reading →

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WGN: Ahmed Rehab Discusses Anti-Muslim Sentiments Arising After Fort Hood

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Izzy

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. Continue reading →

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