Southern California

LOS ANGELES, California (April 26, 2012) – “We were attracted to this booth and, as I was always curious about the Quran, this gave me a chance to embrace Islam,” says Joseph, one of the 6 people who embraced Islam at the 17th Annual LA Times Festival of Books this past weekend. The festival at the University of Southern California was a two-day event celebrating writing and literature.

Franklin D. Roosevelt once said: “We have nothing to fear but fear itself”. If we look at history, we find that all the oppressive forces maintain their dominance on ordinary people based on fear. Once this psychological barrier is overcome, the public unleashes their desire to live with freedom and dignity. People say Gandhi's greatest contribution was not the liberation of India from the British but the liberation of Indians from fear. The biggest fear of a tyrant is that people will overcome this psychological barrier.

Anaheim, California (April 8th, 2012) –With healthcare becoming less affordable across the country, thousands dream of quality medical care that won’t break the bank. When Al-Shifa Medical Center partnered with ICNA Relief to launch a mobile clinic in Southern California, that dream became a reality.

ICNA is a sponsor for The Islamic Shura Council's seminar on Sharia: Myths, Facts & the U.S. Constitution Seminar by Dr. Tariq Ramadan.