Why Islam?

Why Islam?, headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, is a community outreach project of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA),[1][2] with the objective of providing information about Islam, and debunking what it describes as popular misconceptions.

History

Why Islam? was established in 2000.

Goals

The project seeks to provide accurate information about Islam,[3] by dispelling popular stereotypes and common misconceptions about Islam and Muslims through various services and outreach activities.[4][5] In an effort to promote peaceful co-existence and remove hatred in society through encouraging understanding, Why Islam? offers opportunities for dialogue and answers to people’s queries about Islam.[4][6]

Services

The organization (Why Islam?) operates a call center to answer questions about Islam. The call center is open year round 24/7 with English and Spanish-speaking associates available.[7] Americans can call 1-877-WHY-ISLAM to get information about Islam.[8]

Why Islam? also provides free literature in English and Spanish, including free copies of the Holy Quran[7] and other materials on subject matters that relate to Islam.[9]

Outreach

Why Islam? has been featured in major media outlets due to their conspicuous billboards with messages such as "Know the Truth about Islam!"[8] and "Find Jesus in the Quran 3:45."[10]

Local community

Why Islam? also works with the Islamic Circle of North America’s relief unit (ICNA Relief) to support its philanthropic activities in the United States, by distributing food to the homeless and offering rebuilding efforts in disaster struck areas[11][12][13][14] and hosting back to school giveaway events.[15][16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Islam in the United States"
  2. ↑ Sherri Day, "Muslims take message on the road", Tampa Bay Times, Dec. 13, 2008
  3. ↑ Star-Ledger Editorial Board, "Why Islam? fights misunderstanding with the facts", The Star-Ledger, Aug. 10, 2011
  4. 1 2 Liane Membis, "Billboard Blitz for 877-Why-Islam info hotline", CNN, Aug. 15, 2011
  5. ↑ Alice Speri, "In time for Ramadan, toll-free hotline seeks to educate N.J. residents about Islam", The Star-Ledger, Aug. 8, 2011
  6. ↑ OnIslam Staff, "'Why Islam' Reaches Florida", Jan. 1, 2013
  7. 1 2 OnIslam Staff, "Why-Islam Expands in Mexico" Oct. 31, 2013
  8. 1 2 Lindsay Wise, "Confused about Muslims in Houston? Call 877-WHY-ISLAM", Houston Chronicle, Jan. 27, 2009
  9. ↑ Dr. Bilal Philips, "Islamic Websites", Dr. Bilal Philips Official Website
  10. ↑ "'Find Jesus in the Quran' billboard drawing attention", Fox 5, Sept. 25, 2013
  11. ↑ Fahad Hasnain, "Muslim Post Disaster Relief: Rebuilding Lives & Perceptions", CAIR New York, May 24, 2013
  12. ↑ "Helping those affected by Hurricane Sandy"
  13. ↑ Rafal Rogoza, "Religious organization distributes goods to Hurricane Sandy victims in Jersey City", The Jersey Journal, Dec. 8, 2012
  14. ↑ John Schiumo, "NYers Of The Week: Muslim-American Group Helps Sandy Victims, Spreads Understanding", Time Warner Cable News NY1, Jan. 4, 2013
  15. ↑ Jersey Journal Editorial, "Community Notes", The Jersey Journal, Aug. 31, 2013
  16. ↑ NY1 News, "Muslim Group Distributes School Supplies To Needy Children Citywide", Time Warner Cable News NY1, Aug. 26, 2012

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