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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 1d

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 1d

For 30 years, CAIR and the American Muslim community have been building a vision of justice. Despite today’s storm of challenges, from fighting Islamophobia to exposing the genocide in Gaza, we’re closer than ever to that just future.
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Resistance, Resilience, Renewal: Charting a Just Future

YouTube video by CAIR - Council on American Islamic Relations

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 1d

CAIR Calls on DHS to Lift ‘Un-American and Unconstitutional’ Security Grant Funding Freeze for American Muslim Nonprofits tinyurl.com/yzd69peh

CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: CAIR Calls on Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Machado to Renounce Her Support for European Fascism, Likud Party and Anti-Muslim Bigotry tinyurl.com/3rvjum52

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

BREAKING: Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 reut.rs/42uh3Aw

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 2d

The Noble Quran, 33:35

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 2d

More than 150 activists and aid workers, including citizens from Spain, Norway, Morocco, and Nigeria, remain detained after being kidnapped from the Global Sumud Flotilla while delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. tinyurl.com/49tdavh5

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 2d

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 2d

CAIR’s Educator’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices offers practical guidance to help schools create respectful environments and accommodate religious needs.

✅ Download the guide today: action.cair.com/a/cair-infog...

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 3d

“On the Day of Judgment We shall set up scales of justice so that no one will be dealt with unjustly in any way; even if someone has an act as small as a grain of a mustard seed, We will bring it to account, and sufficient are We to settle the accounts.” The Noble Quran, 21:47

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 3d

CAIR Calls Italy’s Proposed Face Veil Ban an ‘Authoritarian, Bigoted’ Attack on Religious Freedom tinyurl.com/jew5v58z

CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 3d

CAIR Joins International Human Rights Complaint Charging U.S. with Aiding Israel’s Genocide in Gaza tinyurl.com/mubxhe7m

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 3d

A new report from Brown University’s Costs of War Project reveals that the U.S. has spent over $30 billion supporting Israel’s genocide and other Middle East wars in just two years, on top of the $3.8 billion Israel already receives annually. tinyurl.com/49sw279n

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 4d

“Say, (O Prophet Muhammad), 'Good and evil are not equal, though you may be dazzled by the abundance of evil. So be mindful of God, O people of reason, so you may be successful.'” The Noble Quran, 5:100

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 4d

CAIR Says ‘Long Past Time’ for End of Gaza Genocide, Freeing of Captives, and Liberation of Occupied Palestine tinyurl.com/j3fwspzp

Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 4d

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Two years have passed since Israel launched its genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Here’s the scale of devastation by the numbers ⤵️

🔗: aje.io/r00cl2

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 4d

Understanding your Muslim students begins with awareness and respect.

📚 Download the guide and learn how to support Muslim students in your classroom. >> islamophobia.org

CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 5d

ACT NOW: Demand UMD School of Medicine Drop Israeli Military Rep. as Grand Rounds Speaker tinyurl.com/yunzc5wk

CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 5d

Our government and the governments of every kidnapped activist must condemn these reported abuses in the strongest terms and hold the Israeli government accountable for its repeated violations of human rights and international norms. tinyurl.com/2k676t7r

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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 7d

The real threat to our nation is not Muslims in Dearborn or Dallas—it’s corrupt politicians who put Israel first, waste taxpayer dollars on genocide, and try to distract Americans with lies and fear, says Edward Ahmed Mitchell of @cairnational.bsky.social.

Israel's Supporters Are Using Islamophobia to Distract From Genocide; Don't Fall For It

Every American should recognize these increasingly unhinged attacks for what they are: Cynical attempts to protect Israel from criticism by frightening the American public.

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 8d

The forced starvation of women, children and the sick and elderly, and the slaughter of entire families cannot be allowed to continue while the world watches and the Trump administration greenlights this carnage. tinyurl.com/2h3vyauv

Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 8d

BREAKING: Israeli attacks across Gaza today have killed a total of 42 Palestinians, including 28 people in Gaza City, report our colleagues on the ground.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/zwdl5r

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 8d

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 8d

CAIR-Cleveland Urges Action to Demand Release of Ohio Veteran Kidnapped by Israeli Forces From Gaza Freedom Flotilla tinyurl.com/bdh9b4xt

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 9d

“Every being on earth is bound to perish. Only the countenance of your Lord, full of Majesty and Honor, will remain (forever).” The Noble Quran, 55:26-27

CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 9d

CAIR ACTION ALERT: Demand Immediate Release of #GlobalSumudFlotilla Civilian Activists Abducted in International Waters by Israeli Occupation Forces bit.ly/free-them-now

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 9d

Rep. Ilhan Omar joined us at CAIR’s Leadership & Policy Conference to speak on shifting public opinion, rising hate, and the growing impact of grassroots advocacy.

Watch the full speech to hear her reflections on Gaza, justice, and the power of collective action. youtu.be/vqfYhnHDtfU

Rep. Ilhan Omar Speaks at CAIR’s 2025 Leadership & Policy Conference

YouTube video by CAIR - Council on American Islamic Relations

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 10d

The Noble Quran, 18:45 #QOTD

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