Community Update: Seeking Justice for Imam Mohamed Hassan Adam

Today, an important development in the murder of Imam Mohamed Hassan Adam was shared by his family and local law enforcement. A Columbus man has been arrested and charged with murder.

Since December, we have been searching for answers and fighting for justice. We hope this arrest leads to a conviction and is a step towards achieving some sense of justice for the profound loss this family and our community have endured.

Our mission to achieve justice has not wavered and will never waver – questions remain about why Imam Mohamed was targeted and who else, if anyone, was involved. Law enforcement have stated they believe others were involved. We still need answers.

We continue to stand united with the family of Imam Mohamed and all who were – and continue to be – impacted by his service and life.

Ramadan Accommodations for Students & Employees

Ramadan is quickly approaching and many Muslims may need accommodations at work, school, and elsewhere as we fast and worship throughout the holy month.

CAIR-Ohio has resources available to help you inform others about Ramadan and request accommodations from employers or educators, including template Ramadan/Eid emails for K-12 and college students.

Find Ramadan Resources here.

For questions, contact CAIR-Ohio Staff Attorney Maryam Abidi: mabidi@cair.com | 614-401-6692.

Healthcare Advocacy Training

Are you frustrated that legislators and others in power are disconnected from your work? Take action and create change with healthcare advocacy.

Poligon Education Fund is partnering with CAIR-Ohio’s Muslim Healthcare Professionals Advocacy Network (MPAN) to bring you the advocacy tools you need to engage with your elected officials and support policies that improve healthcare for all Americans. ?

Register at tinyurl.com/healthcareadvocacy22

For questions, contact CAIR-Ohio Outreach & Government Affairs Director Whitney Siddiqi: wsiddiqi@cair.com | 513-904-6788.

CAIR, 80+ U.S. Muslim Groups Call on DOJ to Investigate Anti-Muslim Hate Group’s Spying

(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 2/2/2022) On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and 82 other American Muslim organizations sent a joint letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging it to investigate the actions of The Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT), an anti-Muslim hate group founded by Steven Emerson, who has been described as an “anti-Muslim activist” by the Southern Poverty Law Center.  Read More “CAIR, 80+ U.S. Muslim Groups Call on DOJ to Investigate Anti-Muslim Hate Group’s Spying”

CAIR-Ohio Asks Ohio Supreme Court to Reject Redrawn Maps

(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1/27/2022)— CAIR-Ohio and the co-plaintiffs iOhio Organizing Collaborative v. Ohio Redistricting Commission filed objections on Jan. 25 asking the Ohio Supreme Court to reject the Ohio Redistricting Commission’s redrawn state legislative maps as they fail to meet the constitutional standards against partisan gerrymandering.  Read More “CAIR-Ohio Asks Ohio Supreme Court to Reject Redrawn Maps”

CAIR-Ohio Provides Community Update on Seeking Justice for Imam Mohamed Hassan Adam

(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 1/21/2022)—​The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today provided an update to the community following a press conference with Crime Stoppers of Central Ohio and Columbus Police about the murder of Imam Mohamed Hassan Adam. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Provides Community Update on Seeking Justice for Imam Mohamed Hassan Adam”

CAIR-Ohio Amplifies Muslim Perspective as New District Maps are Drawn

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 1/19/2021) — This week, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) submitted testimony to ensure new maps are drawn fairly following the Ohio Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the unconstitutional maps adopted in September.  Read More “CAIR-Ohio Amplifies Muslim Perspective as New District Maps are Drawn”