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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.

Take every opportunity to speak publicly and vocally about the lives and contributions of your Muslim friends and family, and the issues they face.

Take 10 minutes to e-mail editors of national newspapers and call-in to radio shows to educate millions of readers/listeners! We’ve made it easy! CLICK HERE for key messages to use. CLICK HERE for templates of language to use. CLICK HERE to find e-mail addresses of editors of major newspapers.

Find out if your school or employer has a clear religious accommodations policy. If not, encourage the organization’s leadership to adopt one.  CAIR can provide ideas.

Find opportunities to talk openly with your non-Muslim family and friends about the lives and contributions of your Muslim friends and family, and the issues they face.

Make sure that you include your Muslim loved one and her/his family in events and activities just as you would any other friends.

Don’t allow anti-Muslim statements in media or by religious figures and politicians to go unchallenged.

Don’t allow anti-Muslim jokes or statements expressed in your presence to go unchallenged.

Create social settings that bring your non-Muslim and Muslim friends and family together.

Get involved with Muslim community groups and Muslim community/rights campaigns and contact your elected officials about ensuring equal protection under the law for American Muslims.

Join American Muslim community causes or groups on Facebook and through other social networking opportunities.

Attend Eid celebrations and other American Muslim community events.

Demonstrate your open support by displaying a “My best friend is an American Muslim” bumper sticker, mug or poster, or similar items from other local or national organizations.

Visit the CAIR National website at www.cair.com for information on local meetings and CAIR public education programs across the country.