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Understanding Islam and Muslims in the Light of The Current Political Environment

10/6/2016

PICNA and Lutheran Seminary Present a Highly Successful Program

In view of the challenges being faced by U.S. Muslims and in the light of the current volatility in national political environment, PICNA and Lutheran Seminary produced their first joint program entitled, "Understanding Islam and Muslims" on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at their premises
In Columbia, SC.

The event was co-hosted by PICNA and Academy of Faith and Leadership, a subsidiary of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and held at their Stavros Hall.

PICNA - Lutheran Services Cooperation to Benefit Refugee Services in the Carolinas

8/6/2016

Ted Goins, President and CEO of Lutheran Services Carolinas, and Chaudhry Sadiq, PICNA President, met over breakfast on Friday, August 5, 2016 to discuss cooperation between their two organizations. Lutheran Services have been settling refugees in the Carolinas for decades while PICNA is coordinating volunteer efforts by the Muslim community for refugees.

PICNA Strongly Condemns Orlando Shooting

6/12/2016

The Crime of an Individual Must not be Associated with their Faith

MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
FMI (803) 210-7355
http://www.picna.org/

"Under no circumstances, can such a heinous crime be justified," said Chaudhry Sadiq, PICNA President. "This should be considered the act of an individual and must not be associated with his faith, " he concluded.

PICNA Activities and Programs Through the Years

6/6/2016

PICNA, established in 2011, is now five years old. In keeping with it's vision and mission, PICNA has been striving for peace and harmony between people of various faiths and cultures, as well as enlightening the society about true Islamic values and principles.

Islamophobia Hurts and Divides our Nation

6/4/2016

PICNA and Unity Productions Foundation Join Hands to Combat Islamophobia

Muslim community members and interfaith leaders met over the weekend of May 20 - 22, 2016 to discuss Islamophobia in America and evolve strategies to combat this menace. Two separate events were held at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, SC, on "Understanding Islamophobia in America", one mainly for the Muslim community and the other comprising interfaith community leaders.

PICNA Set to Break New Ground

5/8/2016

Announcing a new Partnership with Unity Productions Foundation

PICNA is set to break new ground by entering into a partnership with a media organization. "We at PICNA are excited about this new alliance in an effort to fulfill our vision and mission" said Chaudhry Sadiq, PICNA President. He went on to elaborate: "PICNA is entering into a partnership with Unity Productions Foundation, a reputed media organization to combat Islamophobia and create awareness about Muslim history and heritage in America".

Historic Sharia Event Answers Many Complicated Questions

5/8/2016

PICNA and USC Organize Yet another Successful Program

What is Sharia? Is it really a threat? These and many other questions were addressed in an historic event organized by Peace and Integration Council of North America (PICNA) and USC, Department of Religious Studies at the USC campus on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

Interfaith Leaders Show Solidarity with Muslims

1/2/2016

The leadership of Interfaith Partners of South Carolina unanimously voiced strong support for Muslims at the start of Interfaith Harmony Month, in a press conference held at the State House on Tuesday, December 29th, 2015.

Reflections on Ramadan – the Islamic Month of Fasting

7/15/2015

I fasted for the first time in July 1956 when I was 11 years old. A year according to the Islamic calendar, which is lunar, is 12 days shorter than a Gregorian calendar year. Hence, the month of Ramadan rotates around the solar year. Since 1956, this is the third time that we are witnessing Ramadan in peak summer. I have had the privilege of observing Ramadan in Pakistan in my youth, then for 25 years in the Middle East and for the last 15 years in United States. My memories of Ramadan therefore bear a great deal of variety and diversity.

The Spirit of Tolerance in Islam

4/15/2015

University of South Carolina and PICNA Host Dr. Reza Shah-Kazemi

The city of Columbia, South Columbia welcomed an Islamic Scholar of international repute in a high profile program at the University of South Carolina on April 6, 2015. USC's Department of Religious Studies and PICNA co-hosted Dr. Reza Shah-Kazemi who spoke about his latest book "The Spirit of Tolerance in Islam". The event, held at the USC School of Law auditorium, was also co-sponsored by The Walker Institute of Area & International Studies and the Islamic Studies Forum.

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