Assalam Alaikum Warahamatu Allah Wabarakatuh,
By the grace of Allah,
we have been observing an exciting growth of our MAS/ICNA Chicago
Convention year after year. While we appreciate the trust that our
convention community has in us, today we received the unpleasant and
saddening news that Dr. Ayed Al-Qarni, one of our great new speakers,
has been denied boarding his flight to the US. Although Dr. Al-Qarni was
granted the American visa weeks ago, it was to his and our unpleasant
surprise that he found himself on the "Do-not-fly list". Dr. Al-Qarni is
a renowned Muslim scholar and inspirational speaker. Known for his
logical discourse and balanced views, he promotes understanding and
collaboration between all people, regardless of their faith, background,
or language.
Dr. Ayed visit to the
US was sponsored by Islamic Relief. During his tour he was scheduled to
attend the convention. Dr. Ayed was granted the Visa to visit the US;
however, he did not have clearance from Home land security. Islamic
Relief lawyers are working diligently to have home land security grant
Dr. Ayed clearance in hope he will able to make it in time to join us
insha' Allah.
MAS/ICNA Chicago
Convention and its attending crowd consider the situation of Dr.
Al-Qarni as an oversight of the Muslim American community needs. While
sharing this unpleasant news with our convention community is
unfortunate, the convention will maintain its commitment to providing
you with immense collection of local, national, and international
speakers and scholars. We appreciate your understanding.
Jazakum Allah Khairan,
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