(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 6/12/2025) - The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) tonight called for an investigation of a hate message left at a mosque in that state as a possible bias-motivated crime.
The message, left at the door of the Dawah Mosque in St. Paul, Minn., contained a slur against Islam's Prophet Muhammad and the statement, "F**k Islam."
"All Americans must be able to practice their faith and worship as they choose without fear of harassment or intimidation," said CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein. "We urge state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate this incident as a possible hate crime."
Earlier today, a representative of CAIR-MN attended a hearing for a man who allegedly shot at a group of Muslim men, injuring two.
CAIR-MN: Ramsey County Man Faces Multiple Charges after Muslim Men Shot in Minneapolis
http://kstp.com/news/ramadan-minneapolis-shooting-charges/4210936/
CAIR's national office today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities in Nevada to investigate alleged threats and hate vandalism targeting a Muslim family in that state as possible hate crimes.
CAIR: Vandalism in Pahrump Being Investigated as Hate Crime
http://news3lv.com/news/local/graffiti-vandalism-in-pahrump-being-investigated-as-hate-crime
Also today, CAIR released a new 30-second animated advertisement for ISLAMOPHOBIN, a mock-medicine offering "Multi-Symptom Relief for Chronic Islamophobia." (NOTE: ISLAMOPHOBIN is actually sugar-free-chewing gum. Use #ISLAMOPHOBIN.)
Video: CAIR's ISLAMOPHOBIN 'Crushes' Islamophobia
http://www.cair.com/press-center/press-releases/13669-watch-new-cair-islamophobin-ad-crushes-islamophobia.html
An unprecedented spike in Islamophobic rhetoric and anti-Muslim incidents nationwide in recent months has been attributed at least in part to statements and policy proposals made by public figures like GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and others.
CAIR is urging American Muslims and Islamic institutions to take extra security precautions and is offering Muslim community leaders free copies of its booklet, "Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety." The booklet may be requested through CAIR's website: http://www.cair.com/mosque-safety-guide.html