Rev. Jesse Jackson Speaks on Charlottesville & Racism

Rev. Jesse Jackson Speaks on Charlottesville & Racism

Renowned civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke to a full house at the Islamic Center this past Sunday. In these trying times, especially in light of the recent attacks in Charlottesville, Reverend Jackson’s unwavering spirit and his firm belief in the power of unity left the room feeling renewed and hopeful. Addressing the crowd, Rev. Jackson stated, “We’re...

Mosque Beautification Day is a Beautiful Success!

Mosque Beautification Day is a Beautiful Success!

Last Sunday, Aug. 13, the Islamic Center of Southern California held a community-wide event that called for all hands on deck: “Mosque Beautification Day!” Many people, as young as six and as old as sixty, worked together to bring polish and shine to our beautiful Islamic Center – purifying our spirits while we cleaned the...

ICSC Condemns Anti-Jewish Rhetoric

ICSC Condemns Anti-Jewish Rhetoric

Recent news reports of two Imams in California (one in Davis, the other in Riverside) using anti-Jewish rhetoric in their weekly sermons is roundly condemned by the Islamic Center of Southern California.  There is no space – either in the spirit of Islam or in general human relations – for such language targeting another faith...