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/