ICNA Council For Social Justice
Established by the Islamic Circle of North America,
CSJ enters the social justice/human rights arena in America
To cooperate with existing social justice efforts, and organize new initiatives when appropriate, to eliminate barriers to full citizenship rights and privileges, work to restore civil liberties required for a democratic society, and raise public awareness and work to remove the gross inequities of the US criminal justice system.
ICNA Council for Social Justice (CSJ) is a social justice/human rights organization that strives to systematically facilitate assertive Muslim involvement in the field of human struggle for the rights of the poor and oppressed in the United States. We are told in the Qur’an:
“Oh you who believe! Be standard bearers for Justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents, Or your kin, whether it be rich or poor; For Allah can best protect both. Follow not the lusts, lest you
Swerve, and if you Distort Justice or decline To do Justice, verily Allah is well-Acquainted with all that you do.” Qur’an 4:135]
“We have already sent Our messengers with clear evidences and sent down with them the Scripture and the
balance that the people may maintain [their affairs] in justice.” [Qur’an 57:25]
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Three Pillars of Justice
ICNA CSJ advances justice through civic leadership, racial equity, and protecting Muslim communities. Explore how we’re making an impact.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The United States has the highest rate of incarceration of any country in the world. Our criminal justice system systematically targets…
immigration
From decade-long wait times to the Muslim Ban, the American immigration system is fundamentally broken and unjust. We believe…
Poverty
The United States boasts the highest rate of poverty in any developed country around the world. From our large cities to our rural population…
ISLAMOPHOBIA
Since the September 11th attacks, American Muslims have been facing discrimination and abuse, not just from their fellow citizens…
GLOBAL INJUSTICE
From the Hindutva movement in India to life under apartheid for the Palestinian people, ICNA CSJ tracks systems of global injustice…
MUSLIM PRISONERS
We believe that religion is more than a grounding experience that tethers people to a larger community. Freedom of religious expression…