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Link to photos: http://www.pbase.com/eddconboy/al_aqsa&page=1

Historical Society about Al Aqsa
http://www.philaplace.org/story/310/
http://www.philaplace.org/story/647/

Al-Aqsa: Faith Transforming a Philadelphia Neighborhood
http://www.pbase.com/eddconboy/al_aqsa

Al-Aqsa Mural and Façade Dedication-Nov. 15, 2004
http://www.pbase.com/eddconboy/mural_and_facade_dedication

Phila Place : Sharing stories from the City of Neighborhoods
http://www.philaplace.org/story/647/
http://www.philaplace.org/story/310/

At the end of Ramadan, Kenney pledges against Islamophobia
http://aldianews.com/articles/mayoral-race/end-ramadan-kenney-pledges-against-islamophobia/39838

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

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 […]