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Amazon Removes Quranic Verse Bath Mats

CAIR-WA thanked Amazon's legal counsel and its PR team for being so responsive and further reported that they are working with the company to manually remove other offensive items from the website.

Our December Newsletter is Here!

Check out our December newsletter featuring: internship opportunities with our media, advocacy, and policy departments, and ways to give back and support the work that CAIR-WA does.

Tracking Anti-Muslim Bullying in Washington

A recent CAIR survey showed that 53% of Muslim students in California have experienced religious bullying and many fear that bullying is on the rise in an increasingly Islamophobic climate.

Harassed, attacked or threatened? Here are 3 simple steps to take

Click here to read the 3 simple steps to take if you or someone you know is physically or verbally attacked, harassed, or threatened.

Bullied at school? Here are 3 simple steps to take

Click here to read the 3 simple steps to take if you or someone you know is bullied in school.

Contacted by FBI? Here are 3 simple steps to take

Click here to read the 3 simple steps to take if you or someone you know is contacted by an FBI agent.

Bystander Intervention Training

Find out how CAIR-WA can help you host a Bystander Intervention Training at your company or organization by emailing us at info@cairwa.org! Check out The Seattle Times for more on our trainings!

Visit our ‘Allies’ page

Get facts and information as well as concrete ways in which you can be a public and vocal ally and promote understanding of American Muslims’ lives.

Visit a Mosque Near You

Find a mosque to visit at www.islamicfinder.org

Research: American Muslims are Model U.S. Citizens

A new survey by the ISPU found that American Muslims are among the most religious and patriotic citizens. 85% of American Muslims "have a strong American identity," just like 84% of Protestants. They are also just as likely as other Americans to identify strongly with their faith — 89% of Muslims, 84% of Jews, and 95% of Catholics and Protestants shared the sentiment. Read the full survey report at: www.ispu.org/poll

1 in 18 Medical Doctors in U.S. is American Muslim

A new report by ISPU estimated the number of American Muslim physicians in the U.S. to be about 50,000. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the total number of active medical doctors across the U.S. is about 914,000. Click here to read the full ISPU report.

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Loaded News Coverage, Commentary Can Fuel Hate, Prejudice

Research by U. of Hawaii, U. of Exeter & National Hispanic Media Coalition indicates that media content can have a direct effect on hate and prejudice against minority groups. Accurate language can inform readers, while ethnically and religiously loaded language misleads readers and fuels hate and prejudice.

Presentation at Amazon

In May, CAIR-WA will be presenting to employees at Amazon to discuss Ramadan and religious accommodations in the workplace.

Seattle Public Schools

Throughout May 2018, CAIR-WA will present to educators in Seattle Public Schools on Ramadan, Eid, and how educators can support Muslim students in the classroom.

Click here for more information.

Bystander Intervention Training

I learned valuable information on de-escalating troublesome situations." - Bystander Intervention Training participant.

Want to learn what to do if you see someone being harassed? We have two more Bystander Intervention Trainings coming in June!

Click here for more information.

On January 16, 2013, Hamza*, an IT executive, e-mailed CAIR-WA explaining that the FBI had contacted him wanting information about someone who had been hired at his mosque, located in Washington State.  The FBI expressed interest in learning more about the person hired because they had received several complaints about him.

When Hamza received this phone call from the FBI, he contacted CAIR-WA and asked whether he should do the interview alone, since he has nothing to hide and doesn’t want to seem guilty by getting an attorney.

CAIR-WA advised him to have an attorney with him for the interview, to ensure that his rights are protected and so if an interview occurs, it stays within bounds of what is appropriate.  We referred him to two different pro bono attorneys in our network, whom he contacted quickly.  

(Note: CAIR-WA has developed a network of experienced attorneys who have agreed to provide their time and services free of charge to CAIR-WA clients who have been contacted by the FBI).

The pro bono attorney who represented Hamza, arranged a meeting with Hamza and the FBI agents, which lasted about one hour. At the end of the meeting, the FBI agreed to direct all further questions to the attorney and not contact Hamza directly. 

If you or someone you know has been contacted by the FBI or another law enforcement agency for an interview, please remember that you have the right to remain silent and we strongly recommend that you not conduct interviews without an attorney present. 

Simply take the agent’s business card(s) and let them know that your attorney will contact them. Then contact CAIR-WA via phone or 206.367.4081 or e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so we can quickly refer you to an experienced local attorney who can represent you free of charge.

*Name changed to maintain privacy