American Muslim Institution is thankful to its members, supporters and well-wishers who responded generously to AMI’s call to donate money as a tribute to the heroes who stood up to hate and intolerance in Portland, Oregon in the wake of an anti-Muslim attack. AMI pooled funds and donated this weekend a total of $5100 that […]
American Muslim Institution (AMI) strongly condemns the attack on three Good Samaritans, two of whom died when they tried to stop anti-Muslim slurs against two teenage girls by a 35-year known supremacist in Portland, Oregon. We pay tribute to the bravery and courage shown by the two slain men, 53-year-old Ricky John Best and 23-year-old […]
The heart-wrenching slaying of two innocent men defending two teenage girls against anti-Muslim slurs by a man, described as a known White supremacist, in Portland, Oregon, has once again reminded us of the risks faced by Muslim and other minority communities in the United States. The hateful incident highlights the danger anti-Muslim rhetoric and bias […]
WASHINGTON D.C. American Muslims Institution strongly condemns the bombing outside the Manchester arena, which killed 22 people including young attendees of a cultural show. “There can be absolutely no justification for attacks against innocent civilians, and AMI believes such dastardly acts of terror are totally unacceptable,” President Dr. Islam Siddiqui said. “We stand in complete […]
A display of comedy and creativity cheered up a large Washingtonian audience with laughter, fun and satire as American Muslim Institution and Sixth and I cultural center Historic Synagogue co-hosted an evening with comedian Hasan Minhaj, and author Wajahat Ali. Minhaj and author Wajahat Ali entertained the multi-ethnic gathering as well as spotlighted the potential […]