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01/13/2023

Muslim Day at the Capitol is coming up on March 13th! We hope you'll join us for our day of advocacy! Register on EventBrite and check out our website and facebook event for more details.

01/12/2023

Do you have gently used winter clothes for kids from ages 4-18? How about area rugs or kitchen items you don't use anymore? CAIR would love your gently used, clean items for our Resource Center.

Email Jen Hund ([email protected]) to schedule a drop-off appointment.

01/10/2023

Thank you to all CAIR volunteers who helped out at the Resource Center this year! You can join the team, too. Email Jen Hund ([email protected]) to learn more.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA5A82BA2F5C43-sorting

01/09/2023

Muslim women who wear the hijab, or headscarf, report higher levels of discrimination, according to data collected by CAIR’s national office.

If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination, harassment, or other issues related to wearing hijab, report it to our Civil Rights Department: https://www.cairoklahoma.com/request-legal-help/

01/08/2023

Imam Dawud Walid from Michigan will be in Oklahoma City next weekend! Join us on Saturday, January 14th in the afternoon for a special program with our featured guest at Masjid Mumin!

01/07/2023

Help us restock our shelves at the Refugee Resource Center with the following items! Items need to be new, or gently used and cleaned! Schedule a time with Jen at [email protected] for a drop-off.

01/07/2023

Imam, Author and Director of CAIR-MI, Imam Dawud Walid, will be visiting Tulsa next weekend! Join us on Saturday, January 14th at the Islamic Society of Tulsa for a special program after Isha prayer!

01/06/2023

Imam, Author and Director of CAIR Michigan is visiting Oklahoma next weekend! Join us on Friday, January 13th, for his Friday Sermon, "Sacred Chivalry" and Family Night at the Islamic Society of Greater OKC! Visit our Facebook event for more details.

01/05/2023

Today the team had an awesome meeting with the Rockwell Plaza location to discuss the possibility of putting together some events and services for the Muslim community and our Afghan neighbors

Desi clothing is in high demand at the Refugee Resource Center! Email Jen Hund at jhund@cair.com to schedule a drop off...

01/05/2023

Desi clothing is in high demand at the Refugee Resource Center! Email Jen Hund at [email protected] to schedule a drop off time & thank you to Mrs. Saleemi from Edmond for your generous donation of desi clothes!

01/03/2023

Thank you Taylor Woodmore for you donation of hygiene items! You can help, too, by purchasing items from our Amazon wish list here: https://tinyurl.com/amazonafghanlist

01/02/2023

New year, new opportunity to connect with CAIR Oklahoma!

Join our email list and get updates on events, legislative session, volunteer opportunities, and more! https://www.cairoklahoma.com/legislativeupdates/

01/01/2023

Happy New Year to all! We hope you have a blessed and happy year ahead! 💙🧡

12/31/2022

If you are an Okie Muslim, help us better assist the health needs of our Muslim community by taking this two minute survey! Click here to begin or scan the QR code: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y8GJ95K

For more information, visit our website at cairoklahoma.com/healthequity/.

12/29/2022

District Maps and Reports (2022-2030) - Oklahoma House of Representatives

New legislative districts went into effect on November 23, 2022!

Has your district changed? Check out the House and Senate districts here and comment below if you have a new legislator!

Oklahoma House of Representative Legislature's Website where you can follow the introduction of measures, voting on the measures, and final passage of measures.

12/29/2022

12/28/2022

Attention Tulsa Muslim Community: The Islamic Society of Tulsa has partnered with CAIR Oklahoma for A Walkthrough of Greenwood Rising! Join us on Saturday, January 21st at 1:00 PM to learn about the history of the Tulsa Greenwood District! Registration is $10/person and space is very limited! https://cairxistgreenwoodrising.eventbrite.com

12/25/2022

Help us restock our shelves at our Refugee Resource Center for Afghan neighbors! Use the link below to donate 💙
https://tinyurl.com/amazonafghanlist

12/25/2022

Wishing our friends in the Christian community and all those who celebrate a Merry Christmas!

12/24/2022

Holiday Edition

CAIR Oklahoma Director Adam Soltani and Imam Dr. Imad Enchassi are back with another holiday edition of . For more information about Islam and Muslims in Oklahoma, check out our guide at https://www.cairoklahoma.com/islamguide/

12/24/2022

CAIR Oklahoma will be closed for the holidays! We will reopen on Monday, January 2nd, 2023! We hope you have a wonderful winter break & holiday season! 💙🧡

12/23/2022

Sorting General Donations and Winter Gear for Afghan Neighbors

We'd love your help at the CAIR-OK Resource Center. Click the SignUp Genius link to learn more!

Thank you so much for volunteering to help us sort and organize the donated items for our Afghan neighbors! Your service is greatly appreciated as we work to ensure that each family will have everything they need to be comfortable and settled in OKC. The CAIR Resource Center (clothing, hygiene, and....

12/23/2022

The team at the Islamic Society of Stillwater today for Jumah Prayer and Outreach

The election may be over, but the work of the Government Affairs Department is gearing up for the Legislative Session! ...

12/22/2022

Election Analysis: A Deep Dive Into Democracy | CAIR Oklahoma

The election may be over, but the work of the Government Affairs Department is gearing up for the Legislative Session! To read our coverage of the November 8 General Election, including what it means for our community, click here:

Last week, we released our "Birds-Eye View" of the midterm elections, listing results of some key races and noting some interesting trends across the country. Now, with ballots fully counted and results being finalized in national races, we're ready for a deep dive into the midterm election, startin...

12/22/2022

12/21/2022

12/20/2022

"We're Twins!" - Holiday Edition Teaser

CAIR Oklahoma Director Adam Soltani and Imam Dr. Imad Enchassi are back with another holiday edition of . Stay tuned for the full episode to be released Friday December 22, 2022. For more information about Islam and Muslims in Oklahoma, check out our guide at https://www.cairoklahoma.com/islamguide/

12/20/2022

The CAIR-OK Resource Center will be closed the last week of December. Can you please help stock our Resource Center shelves before we re-open in the New Year? We need shampoo, body wash or bar soap, and full-size toothpaste.

Donate Here: https://tinyurl.com/amazonafghanlist

12/18/2022

Our Refugee Resource Center is out of stock of the following items! Please consider donating either gently used and clean items or brand new ones from our Amazon Wish List! https://tinyurl.com/amazonafghanlist

12/17/2022

12/16/2022

Do you have gently used winter clothes for kids from ages 4-18? How about area rugs or kitchen items you don't use anymore? CAIR would love your gently used, clean items for our Resource Center. Email Jen Hund ([email protected]) to schedule a drop-off appointment!

If you are renting or leasing your home or business space, federal and state laws protect you from discrimination by a ...

12/15/2022

Request Legal Help | CAIR Oklahoma

If you are renting or leasing your home or business space, federal and state laws protect you from discrimination by a landlord or property owner.

If you believe you are facing eviction or other adverse action because of your race, religion, national origin, or other aspect of your identity, please contact the CAIR-OK Civil Rights Department to report and get help!

The CAIR Oklahoma Civil Rights Department exists to assist people who are facing harassment, discrimination, or other unfair treatment on the basis of religion, race, or national origin. We can help you through each stage of the process to remedy the situation and ensure that your rights are protect...

Morocco’s Soccer Team is Shattering Both Records and Stereotypes at the World Cup“As a Muslim who is born and raised in ...

12/15/2022

Opinion | Morocco’s soccer team is shattering both records and stereotypes at the World Cup

Morocco’s Soccer Team is Shattering Both Records and Stereotypes at the World Cup

“As a Muslim who is born and raised in the West where we are always the villain, seeing a Muslim team with the entire world watching, including the West, people here in America, and then seeing the player dancing around with his mom who’s wearing hijab. My heart melted,” shared TikTok influencer Subhi Taha.

Scenes of players kissing their mothers, or kneeling in prostration after goals, are offering images of Muslims not seen in Hollywood or on the news.

12/15/2022

12/14/2022

12/13/2022

Sorting General Donations and Winter Gear for Afghan Neighbors

We'd love your help at the CAIR-OK Resource Center. Click the SignUp Genius link to learn more!

12/12/2022

Florida teacher fired after allegedly disrupting Muslim students as they prayed, accusing them of doing 'magic'

Florida teacher fired after allegedly disrupting Muslim students as they prayed, accusing them of doing 'magic'

A teacher in Florida was fired after allegedly disrupting Muslim students as they prayed and accusing them of doing "magic," according to a TikTok video that has gone viral.

The video -- which was posted on Thursday and liked over 880,000 times -- shows three Franklin Academy Muslim students performing a prayer as one of them recites "Surah At-Tin" from the Quran.

“I believe in Jesus, so I’m interrupting the floor,” the Franklin Academy teacher is heard saying in a viral TikTok video before stepping over the students as they prayed.

12/11/2022

Our Refugee Resource Center is out of stock of the following items! We are also currently accepting donations for gently used floor rugs and desi clothing! Schedule a drop off time at the Center with Jen at [email protected].
https://tinyurl.com/cairokresourcecenter

12/10/2022

Mercy School Institute teacher named KOCO 5 November Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to Margaret Das, a teacher at Mercy School Institute in Edmond.

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Videos

Election Night (Virtual) Watch Party

Join us on Tuesday, November 8th, at 7 pm for an election night (virtual) watch party in which we will be covering news on local and national races, as well as featuring some very special guests.

Our Virtual Election Watch Party is live at 7 pm CST

Our @cair_oklahoma Refugee Services Coordinator with a reminder to get out and vote 🗳️ before polls close at 7 pm today #election2022 #electionday #vote

Why voting 🗳️ is important with our @ceeprogram fellow @lamis_aiyad on #electionday 💪🏽

Our @cair_oklahoma Health Equity Coordinator @ruslanahasan shares why you should get out the vote today 🗳️. Polls are open until 7 pm!

Voice your vote 🗳️ by 7 pm today

Midterm Elections!

Election day!

The Volunteer Experience: Afghan Refugee Resource Center

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our Afghan Refugee Resource Center. In this video, hear from some of our most dedicated volunteers on their experience working directly with our new neighbors.

Reunion Held Before Oklahoma’s First Islamic School and Mosque is Torn Down

Reunion Held Before Oklahoma’s First Islamic School and Mosque is Torn Down Former students gathered over the weekend for a reunion before the first Islamic school and mosque in Oklahoma is torn down. The Mu'min Academy was founded in the 1960s. The academy's reunion in northwest Oklahoma City included former students and teachers remembering some of their favorite times there.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Banquet Invote

Abdul El-Sayed invites you to join us at the 16th Annual CAIR Oklahoma Awards Banquet on Oct. 22nd! Tickets available at https://www.cairoklahoma.com/event/banquet2022/

Our Executive Director, Adam Soltani, wants to invite you to celebrate… him??!! Thankfully CAIR Oklahoma Civil Rights Director, Veronica Laizure, does what she does best and saves the day. Register for our 16th Annual Awards Banquet at https://www.cairoklahoma.com/event/banquet2022/

Islam in 90: The Growth of Islam Part 1 In this latest episode from season 2 of our web series ‘Islam in 90’ our Executive Director Adam Soltani explains how Islam has grown to be the 2nd largest religion in the world and the process through which someone converts to Islam. For more information about Islam and Muslims in Oklahoma, check out our guide here https://www.cairoklahoma.com/islamguide/

Islam in 90: What is a Mosque? In this latest episode from season 2 of our web series ‘Islam in 90’ our Executive Director Adam Soltani explains what a Mosque is, the importance of it in the Islamic faith tradition, and why you shouldn't call it an 'Islamic Church.' For more information about Islam and Muslims in Oklahoma, check out our guide here https://www.cairoklahoma.com/islamguide/

Imam Imad Enchassi shares with us why he registered to vote the day he became a US citizen #mymuslimvote #nmvrd #getoutthevote #okiemuslimvote

CAIR-OK to Host Open House Honoring Director’s Decade of Service WHAT: Halal Happy Hour Open House WHEN: Friday, August 26, 5 to 7 p.m. WHERE: CAIR Oklahoma, 3000 United Founders Blvd., Suite 226, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

#MyMuslimVote - National Muslim Voter Registration Day 🗳 Join CAIR Oklahoma on August 26th, 2022, as we participate in National Muslim Voter Registration Day sponsored by MPower Change and the #MyMuslimVote Initiative. We have partnered with local Islamic Centers in our state to collectively get Okie Muslims registered to vote in time for the November Midterm elections.

TOMORROW: Primary Runoff Elections!! A runoff election occurs when no candidate in a primary election gets more than 50% of the vote. Runoffs are the final opportunity within a political party to select which candidate will compete for the choice to represent your values in the general election. Many of the candidates for election have been covered in our Primary Election Guide, available at https://www.cairoklahoma.com/okiemuslimvote/candidates-2022/. Voting is our civic duty and our chance to influence the future of our community and our state! Make YOUR voice heard through your vote tomorrow!

WATCH: Exactly One Year Since Oklahoma Welcomed Hundreds of Afghan Families to State

Putting the 'fun' in 'fun-damentalism' - Catch up on all the episodes of Halal Things Considered featuring @AdamSoltani https://www.cairoklahoma.com/blog/halal-things-considered-the-web-series-2/

Halal Things Considered Ep. 003 - "The Panhandle, Midterm Elections, and Mary's Little Lamb" In this third episode of Halal Things Considered, our host Adam Soltani explains how Oklahoma got a panhandle, the latest in Oklahoma's midterm elections, and find out how Mary lost her little lamb.

Adam's Halal Happy Hour 10 Year CAIR-aversary Party! Adam Soltani has been the Executive Director of CAIR Oklahoma for 10 YEARS! Come join us for Halal Happy Hour and a CAIR-OK Open House event on Friday, August 26th after work from 5-7 PM! Location - 3000 United Founders Blvd., Suite 226, Oklahoma City, OK 73112. Food, fun, drinks & more! This event is free and open to the public.

CAIR-OK Opens Afghan Refugee Resource Center in Oklahoma City

CAIR-OK Opens Afghan Refugee Resource Center in Oklahoma City “Because of the large number of families served, we will continue relying on community support to keep the center stocked with much-needed items.” SEE: Afghan Refugee Amazon Wishlist for Items to Purchase for Resource Center https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/MYPXYILYFJS4?ref_=wl_share

News coverage of our new Afghan Refugee Resource Center with special thanks to @appnaoklahoma for sponsoring the space for 2022 🙌🏽 • #afghanistan🇦🇫 #afghanrefugees #oklahoma #oklahomacity #okc #afganrefugeeswelcome #oklahomastandard

CAIR-OK and Kalidy Kia Hosting Eid Toy Drive for Afghan Refugees

CAIR-OK and Kalidy Kia Hosting Eid Toy Drive for Afghan Refugees WHAT: Toy Drive for Afghan Kids WHERE: Kalidy Kia, 14205 Broadway Extension Hwy, Edmond, OK 73013 WHEN: 9 AM through 9 PM, until Saturday, April 30

Moving Forward - Oklahoma Muslim Day at the Capitol In 2022, after two years of the COVID pandemic, more than 150 Oklahoma Muslims return to the State Capitol building to advocate for change.

Special Ramadan Message from CAIR-OK Director

Our Director Adam Soltani has a special message for you this Ramadan. Please support our work during this blessed month by donating online today https://cairoklahoma-bloom.kindful.com/

CAIR-OK To Host Ramadan Iftar with Elected Officials

CAIR-OK To Host Ramadan Iftar with Elected Officials More info here: https://www.cairoklahoma.com/2022iftar/

Islam in 90: Even a Smile is Charity In this latest episode, Adam Soltani talks about the focus and importance of charity during the Holy Month of Ramadan. For more information about Ramadan, check out our guide here https://www.cairoklahoma.com/blog/understanding-ramadan/

Islam in 90: Even a Smile is Charity

Halal Things Considered Ep. 002 - "Muslims, Politics, and Ramadan, OH MY!" In this second episode of Halal Things Considered, our host Adam Soltani covers the latest updates from the Oklahoma Muslim community, some crazy political happenings, and what to expect when Ramadan rolls around. #HalalThings #HalalThingsConsidered #Oklahoma #NewsYouCanUse

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CAIR-Oklahoma is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots civil rights and advocacy group that has served Oklahoma for more than a decade. Established in 2006 by a group of local Muslims, CAIR-Oklahoma serves the entire state of Oklahoma through its Oklahoma City office. CAIR-Oklahoma is a chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), America’s largest Islamic civil liberties group with chapters nationwide. The national headquarters is located on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Our missions is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

CAIR-OK advocates for a better understanding of Islam in Oklahoma by building bridges of understanding and respect.

CAIR-OK fights for the rights of all Oklahomans by defending our Constitution and promoting equality and justice for all.

CAIR-OK promotes dialogue by engaging in conversations with those that will partner with us for a better future.

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📢We extend a seat at the table to CAIR Executive Director Adam Soltani, Disabilities Director Tabitha Pope, and Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the University of Oklahoma Cordney McClain Mba.
They share their experiences, lessons learned and ah-ha moments while discussing diversity, inclusion and equity in action among their teams and community partners.
Listen to Part 1 of Inclusion Diversity and Equity in Action now by clicking the link below!
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Faith leaders, the Oklahoma legislature is set to push through dangerous "permitless carry" bills HB2597 and SB12 as early as this week. I am working with Moms Demand Action - OK and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America to oppose this legislation. If you care about gun safety and preventing further gun violence in Oklahoma, I would invite you to sign your name to the attached letter, share this post, and contact your state legislators now.

Thank you for the booklet "An Educators' Guide to Islamic Religious Practice." I have read it and posted outside my office door at the university where I teach.