Islamic Center of Southern California

On Sunday, September 8th, The Islamic Center presented The Muslim Appreciation Award to several civic and religious leaders and organizations for standing firm for peace, justice and harmony during the hard times following the September 11th attack on America. The Muslim community honored, civic leaders who expressed their unwavering stand with all God-loving, law-abiding communities against bigotry and hate mongering. Inter-religious leaders who spoke the truth during challenging times when many extremists did not want the truth to prevail. Law enforcement agencies that went beyond the call of duty to secure the country and every individual regardless of race, religion or national origin. This is the day when the Muslim community pay tribute to the exemplary services and good citizenship. This is the time when we honor what Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) described as "The best of people are the most beneficent to the community.

Welcome speech by Dr. Abdelmageed Ahmed, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Islamic Center of Southern California Read more

Muslim quilt with the names of all the victims of September 11 attack Read more

Students from the New Horizon School in Pasadena, perform a few songs to honor the families of the victims of 9/11 Read more

Governor Gray Davis, phoned to express his support of the Muslim community... Read more

Sheriff Lee Baca was among the first law enforcement officials to contact the center and assure us that Muslims would be protected like all other citizens... Read more

Mayor James Hahn, Los Angeles, has been a friend of the community ... Read more

The Rampart division of the Los Angeles Police Department allayed our fears with the posted officers in front of the Islamic Center around the clock after the terrorist attacks ... Read more

The Human Relations Commission of Los Angeles County, under the leadership of Executive Director Robin Toma, has been a long-time friend and partner with the Islamic Center and the Muslim Public Affairs Council... Read more

Los Angeles District Attorney Steve Cooley met with Muslim leaders to gather information about hate crime ... Read more

The Human Relations Commission of the City of Los Angeles has long been a supporter of our center and our community... Read more

Reverend George Regis of All Saints Church in Pasadena is one of the founders of the Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace... Read more

Reverend Leonard Jackson of the First AME Church was one of those voices of conscience in America who called for ... Read more

Ron Iden, in his capacity of Assistant Director of the FBI, has formed friendship based on respect and understanding with... Read more

The World War II era had many devastating consequences for our nation, including the national shame of the internment of Japanese Americans... Read more

Imam Saddiq Safir has been a leading voice in the local Muslim community seeking unity and pursuing common good... Read more

Director of Islamic Society of Orange County Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi was among the American Muslim leaders called to meet with the President in the weeks after the attacks ... Read more

The Muslim Public Affairs Council, under the leadership of Salam Al-Marayati, has been the leading organization ... Read more

The Minaret magazine has played a major role in interjecting understanding, honesty and optimism in the discourse in our nation ... Read more

The event was concluded by Dr. Maher Hathout who expressed ... Read more