Al-Aqsa Islamic Society in the News

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Statement by University of Pennsylvania
http://www.thedp.com/article/2016/02/guest-column-statement-by-5b-and-page-1a9f

New bill will fight to recognize Muslim holidays in Philadelphia
http://aldianews.com/articles/politics/law/new-bill-will-fight-recognize-muslim-holidays-philadelphia/41873

With mural, faith, and a conversation
http://temple-news.com/arts/with-mural-faith-a-new-conversation/

Thousands chip in for annual MLK Day of Service in Philadelphia
http://www.phillyvoice.com/thousands-chip-annual-mlk-day-service/

Windows to Peace: Community Joins Local Mosque, Mural Arts and New Mayor to Create Art
http://spiritnews.org/articles/windows-to-peace-community-joins-local-mosque-mural-arts-and-new-mayor-to-create-art/

Breaking barriers and building community through art
http://www.starnewsphilly.com/2016/jan/12/breaking-barriers-and-building-community-through-art

Interfaith effort works to beautify Philadelphia mosque
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20160110_Interfaith_effort_works_to_beautify_Philadelphia_mosque.html

Muslim Community Condemns Man Accused of Shooting Officer ‘In the Name of Islam’
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Muslim-Community-Mayor-Kenney-Police-Ambush-Attack-Philadelphia-ISIS-364756281.html?fb_action_ids=10209025869070834&fb_action_types=og.recommends

Being Muslim in Philadelphia: ‘I am American. I am free.’
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20160110_Interfaith_effort_works_to_beautify_Philadelphia_mosque.html#plcACSO63jPwbYlM.99

Nutter, interfaith leaders denounce Trump comments on Muslims
http://www.phillyvoice.com/nutter-interfaith-leaders-denounce-trump-comments-muslims/

Ramsey vowes to track down pig head provocateurs; Nutter likens Trump to Hilter-Newsworks
http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/philadelphia/88911-nutter-would-ban-trump-criticizes-those-who-dumped-pigs-head-at-mosque

A Note For Imam Shehata Of North Philadelphia’s Al Aqsa Mosque
http://www.esperanza.us/a-note-for-imam-shehata-of-north-philadelphias-al-aqsa-mosque/

Trump, Islamophobio, And The Philly Pig’s Head Incident
http://religiondispatches.org/trump-islamophobia-and-a-plea-for-interfaith-peace/

VIDEO: Governor Wolf Statement Regarding Incident at Al Aqsa Islamic Society Mosque in Philadelphia
https://www.governor.pa.gov/?p=120021

‘Ignorant act’: Severed pig’s head thrown Phildelphia’s mosque door-The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/12/08/severed-pigs-head-thrown-at-philadelphia-mosque-door/

Islam in the River Wards Part 2:Communities Must Combat Islamophobia locally to defeat Islis and other extremists abroad.
http://spiritnews.org/articles/islam-in-the-riverwards-part-ii-communities-must-combat-islamophobia-locally-to-defeat-isis-and-other-extremists-abroad/

Capturing the Story of South Kensington: The Philly Block Project
http://www.starnewsphilly.com/2015/dec/16/capturing-story-south-kensington/

Philly mosque ‘overwhelmed’ with support after pig head incident-Metro
http://www.metro.us/philadelphia/philly-mosque-overwhelmed-with-support-after-pig-head-incident/zsJolj—8tH5d9U7dUfl6/

Statement issued on incident at Al Aqsa Islamic Society and School
http://catholicphilly.com/2015/12/news/local-news/statement-issued-on-incident-at-al-aqsa-islamic-society-and-school/

Pig’s Head Found Outside Philadelphia Islamic Center, CBS Philly
https://social.newsinc.com/media/json/69017/30037125/singleVideoOG.html?videoId=30037125&type=VideoPlayer%2F16x9&widgetId=2&trackingGroup=69017

We Stand Together: Hate Crime brings together Philadelphia’s Muslim community together
http://www.phillyvoice.com/photo-essay-we-stand-together-muslim-community-philadelphia/

Picnic Held to Show Solidarity for Philadelphia Mosque-ABC News
http://6abc.com/1120706/

Genorocity Philly: How the River Wards mobilized in support of Al-Aqsa Islamic Society
https://generocity.org/philly/2015/12/14/al-aqsa-islamic-society-river-wards-picnic-solidarity/

A guest imam made anti-Jewish remarks which the leadership failed to recognize and condemn

Philadelphia, March 9, 2019: Al Aqsa Islamic Society has been recently criticized for sermons by a guest imam that contained anti-Jewish speech. We categorically denounce speech of this kind and apologize for not taking immediate corrective action. Al Aqsa rejects anti-Semitism in any form. It in no way represents our beliefs and policies, and is inconsistent with the interfaith work we have been doing for many years. As leaders of Al Aqsa Islamic Center, we pledge to be vigilant in ensuring that hate speech is neither heard nor tolerated in our mosque or community.

Chukri Khorchid, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Al Aqsa Islamic Society
Imam Mohamad Shehata, Al Aqsa Islamic Society

Jum’ah Prayer 12:45pm

Jum’ah prayer will be held at 12:45pm at Al-Aqsa Islamic Society during the fall and at 1:00PM during the spring time.

Excerpts from CAIR Gala Speech by Adab Ibrahim, Al Aqsa Outreach Coordinator & Co-Founder of Interfaith Peacewalk

March 6, 2019 “Our mosque was always conceived as a sacred house of worship, where people of all faiths were welcome. And indeed, Al Aqsa has been at the hub of interfaith activity, in Philadelphia since its inception.” “In the last few days, however, Al Aqsa’s commitment to an inclusive interfaith vision has been questioned, […]

16th Annual Interfaith Peacewalk for Peace and Reconciliation

Join us for the 16th Annual Interfaith Peacewalk. Let us join together and walk in unity and peace through the streets of Philadelphia. Pre-walk starting at Al-Aqsa 12:30. Those who would like to attend the prayer service are welcome to enter the prayer halls. Options to park and ride the shuttle buses for transport starting […]

Al Aqsa Joins the CAIR Vigil for NZ Victims at Love Park

March 16, 2019. Muslims, Christians, Jews, friends and allies joined together Saturday evening to remember the victims of the New Zealand massacre. Our strength is through our unity! We appreciate all those who attended! Article Links: https://6abc.com/vigil-held-at-love-park-for-new-zealand-shooting-victims/5199348/ https://www.philly.com/news/nation-world/muslims-shooting-christchurch-new-zealand-vgil-love-park-20190317.html https://kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/news/unity-amongst-ourselves-love-park-vigil-new-zealand-victims https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/03/16/new-zealand-mass-shooting-philadelphia-interfaith-vigil-victims-love-park/

Al Aqsa statement About New Zealand Massacre

Inna lilLahi wa inna ilayhi raji`oon. Verily, unto God do we belong and, verily, unto Him we shall return. We are truly devastated and disheartened by the violent attack and massacre of our brothers and sisters in New Zealand. Our hearts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May Allah grant them […]

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