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American Muslim Leaders, Scholars and Activists met with President Rouhani in New York city, discussing the State of the Ummah, Condemning ISIS and Extremism! Photo Highlights: HERE
Wednesday, September 24, 2014: More than 70 American Muslim imams, scholars, professors, attorneys, judges, community leaders and activists met president Rouhani of Iran and discussed the current issues of the Muslim communities both in the US and Middle East.

The Michigan Muslim delegation included, Dr. Yahya Basha, Dr. Muzzamel Ahmad, Professor Saeed Khan, Dawoud Walid of CAIR, Judge Charlene and Mr. Azzam Elder, ADC director Attorney- Fatina Abdrabboh and Mr. Ribhi Hazin and Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi.

In this meeting President Hassan Rouhani urged Islamic scholars as well as community leaders to endeavor for the unity among Muslims and spread the compassionate messages of the religion of Islam.

Muslims have always been the flag bearers of compassion and illumination. We should not permit others to falsely carry the flag the president said.

"Fortunately, everybody will little by little understand that ISIS and other terrorist groups have false claims to be Muslims. Those who were deceived and joined the terrorist groups are gradually waking up."

President Rouhani cautioned that there is a long way to go through the plots and called for prudence so that no new machinations will be hatched on the way of Islam and the Islamic civilization.

The president of Iran also said that the Islamic Republic has no intentions to interfere with the fate of any country. "The Islamic Republic of Iran does not plan to interfere in Iraq and Syria either, but will help them based on their demands."

"If any country asks us for combating terrorism, we will help them against violence and terrorism within our might," he said stressing that Iran was the first country to help the people of Iraq against Daesh terrorists.

Following the president's remarks, the floor got opened for conversation, questions and answers.

The situation in Iraq, Syria, Gaza and the best ways to end the Middle East terrorist tragedy and bring peace and progress while ending bloodshed and brutality were just a few of the raised concerns.

Following the president's statement, imam Elahi the founding imam of Islamic House of Wisdom shared with the audience the history of his friendship with president Rouhani in the last 37 years and admired Dr. Rouhani for his dedication and determination in working for peace and unity.

Imam stated that the UN important international annual assembly is an opportunity for the world politicians to listen to a moral message from a moral man like Rouhani whose power is not based on money and military but principles of peace, prudence and hope.

He also thanked the hard working team of the President, especially Dr. Zarif, the Iranian foreign minister who was sitting next to the president, for his patience and wisdom in dealing with the nuclear negotiations to reduce the unnecessary tensions between Iran and the US .

Imam Elahi also briefed Dr. Rouhani on American Muslim community's rejection of isis and other terrorist organizations and condemned the murderous takfiris for fueling the fire of islamophobia.
Imam mentioned that he listened to president Obama's speech in the UN the same day. He appreciated what the US president said about Islam and the Muslim community and considered president Obama's condemnation of terrorism a testimony of the true position of president Rouhani on this issue. He hoped that the politicians perform what they promise.

At the end imam Elahi on behalf of the Michigan delegation invited Dr. Rouhani to visit the Muslim community in Michigan after the UN session in 2015 if possible. He also asked the president to do his best to improve the situation of visas for American Muslims who desire to visit Iran or visit the shrines and spiritual sites in the Islamic Republic.

He also passed a letter from the family of Amir Hekmati who live in Flint, asking the president for some communication with the Iranian Judiciary system to help release their son based on humanitarian reasons, since Amir's father suffers from cancer and looking forward to see his son.
Dr. Yahya Basha was another community leader who thanked president Rouhani for giving an opportunity to American Muslims to meet with him. Dr. Basha stated that Iran is a great country and can be of great help to the Syrians to rid their current diseases and problems!
Dr. Saeed and attorney Fatina Abdrabboh also got a chance to share few remarks. It was a wonderful night of bridge building, sharing information, friendship, love and respect!

Last Weekend's Interfaith Service- International Day of Peace!

September 21, 2014: Beautiful day of interfaith in Dearborn, Michigan. Rev. Fran of Littlefield Presbyterian Church hosted and led the prayers in a service on the International Day of Peace.
Rev. Gepford lit the interfaith candle, Rabbi Skully sang a song from Scripture, brother Younes Makki recited the Adan and verses from the Holy Quran with his wonderful voice.
Imam Elahi called both Sheikh Hassan Habhab and Sheikh Mahmoud (representing, the IIK) to the podium and made his remarks followed with an Islamic meditation! The following is a summary of points from Imam Elahi's presentation!
It was 1981 (33 years ago this day) that the UN declared September 21st as the international Day of Peace, yet almost 1400 years ago, the Quran quoted a prayer from Jesus saying: peace be upon me, the day I was born, the day I die and the day I will be raised again!
The call for peace is coming from our Creator. He ordered all faithful to enter in to peace!
The enemies of peace are enemies of God, even if they speak in the name of God! They can even call themselves Islamic State, Jewish State.
When they hurt the innocent, from Palestine or Pakistan, Iraq or Afghanistan, Syria or Sudan, they are hurting the creator! Trust us when we tell you that Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Al-Nusra, Bokoharam don't represent anything Islamic.They are evil criminals, a big conspiracy against our faith and against humanity.
They represent hate, hypocrisy, choosing tools of terrorism, brutality and barbarism to satisfy not God but their greed and selfishness. Sad that they are able to recruit so many victims of poverty, ignorance or injustice to their army of evil and aggression.
700 times in the Quran God is recognized with His mercy and love, not anger and hate! We pray to you O Lord, to guide us all to the path of peace, in such a world full of war, violence and injustice!
Help us began the journey of peace from our hearts! Cure our hearts from any hate, any disease of depression and hopelessness and fill it with health, happiness and hope.
Make every day of our life a day of international peace and justice, a day of prayer and purity, a day of truth and trust, a day of day of courage and commitment, day of determination and action. Amen!

Professor Walbridge & Students (Indiana University) Visit the IHW

Dr. John Walbridge, a professor from Indiana University with a group of his students studying Near Eastern Cultures and languages participated in the Friday prayer at the Islamic House of Wisdom.

Following the prayer, the professor and the students sat down together for almost a couple of hours asking imam Elahi questions related to the situation in the Middle East in addition to life, experiences, and struggles of Muslim community in America, cultural transitions and mission of IHW.

Imam Elahi answered the questions and clarified the position of Islam and the community regarding Islamophobia. Also discussed- the current conditions in the Middle East, the direction of Muslims in America and emphasis of IHW on outreach, interfaith, education of the public about Islam, serving the community spiritually and socially.

Professor Walbridge thanked imam Elahi and Hajji Jennifer for spending time and sharing information. We appreciate the visit from Dr. Walbridge and his students, it was a wonderful opportunity to engage in an open and serious discussion!

The Advisory Council of IHW held its September session, reflecting on Muslim Community's challenges and opportunities.

This is our time and our chance to change and leave a legacy for a better world! Please read the report published in the Arab American News HERE and share with us your ideas and recommendations.

09/25/14: American Muslim Leaders, Scholars and Activists met with President Rouhani in NYC, discussing the State of the Ummah, Condemning ISIS & Extremism!