Pittsburgh Muslims to Offer Prayers, Pay Tribute to Muhammad Ali on Friday

10 Jun 2016

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CAIR: Pittsburgh Muslims to Offer Prayers, Pay Tribute to Muhammad Ali on Friday
(PITTSBURGH, PA, 6/9/2016) – On Friday, June 10, representatives from the Pittsburgh office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Pittsburgh), and other Pittsburgh Muslim leaders, will highlight and honor the legacy of Muhammad Ali.

Mosques across the city will hold funeral prayers honoring Muhammad Ali preceding the press conference. The funeral prayer, called “salat al-ghaib” (sa-lat all-guy-ib), is performed for Muslims who have died in a distant place.
WHAT: Prayer Service, News Conference with Pittsburgh Muslim Leaders to Honor Legacy of Muhammad Ali
WHEN: Friday, June 10, Sermon and Prayer Service 1:00 p.m. EST; News Conference to immediately follow the prayer service 2:00 p.m EST
WHERE: Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, Oakland
CONTACT: CAIR-Pittsburgh Communications Coordinator Zohra Lasania, 412-606-3601, zlasania@cair.com

The Friday sermon will pay tribute to Muhammad Ali’s legacy as a champion for peace and justice. The three-time world heavyweight boxing champion was well known for his stance against racism and war.
“Ali is an inspiration for American Muslims,” said Safdar Khwaja, President of CAIR Pittsburgh chapter. “His focus and sheer hard work, and his trust in God and love for all of Gods children from all faiths, can be an infectious attitude that can lead to peace and harmony.”
Participating mosques include:
(Funeral prayer and sermon)
Islamic Center of Pittsburgh,
Masjid Al Mu’min,
An Nur Islamic Center,
(Sermon only)
Muslim Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, and
Muslim Association of Greater Pittsburgh.

CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CONTACT: CAIR-Pittsburgh Communications Coordinator Zohra Lasania, 412-606-3601, zlasania@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com

Event Date: 
Friday, June 10, 2016 - 1:15pm to 2:00pm
Location: 
Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, 4100 Bigelow Blvd.