The Global Imams Council (GIC), est. 2014, is a transnational body of Muslim faith leaders and scholars from all sects, serving Islam and Muslims worldwide.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, the worst terrorist attack in American history occurred when four commercial airliners were hijacked by al-Qaeda members.
With the knowledge, skills and support gained through education,generations survive crises and lead the world toward a sustainable future. This is particularly true for vulnerable groups including girls, migrants, refugees and people with disabilities, among others.
The Global Imams Council wishes His Highness Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, a Happy Birthday and many blessed years ahead.
Today we commemorate the International Day for People of African Descent. It is a day to promote greater recognition for - and celebrate - the diverse heritage and contributions of people of African descent to the development of our societies.
First passed by Congress in 1974, this day honors women's rights to vote in the 19th Amendment which prohibited discrimination with voting based on one's gender.
On this day, we remember lives lost to acts of violence carried out on the basis of or in the name of religion. To counter these human rights abuses, governments, media, and all of us must respond by upholding the universal right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.
The Global Imams Council highlights the importance of those individuals across the globe that have been attacked, injured, traumatized or lost their lives during terrorist attacks.