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OPB: Through ad campaign, Muslim activists want to redefine 'jihad'
In an effort to "reclaim" the word jihad, Muslim activists launched a new ad campaign in the nation's capitol this week. Commuters in the Washington, D.C. subway system will start seeing posters stamped with the "#My Jihad" hashtag.
San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Debra Saunders - Sanctimony city
Debra Saunders reviews the recent controversy in San Francisco over Pamela Geller's #MyJihad counter-campaign.
On Islam: Jihad ad war on American streets
An advertising war is taking place on American streets between Muslims and Islamophobes about the meaning of Jihad.
NPR: In Chicago, dueling ads over the meaning of 'Jihad'
In Chicago, a group has launched a bus and subway ad campaign meant to reclaim the term jihad from another series of ads that presents jihadists as violent.
NPR: In Chicago, dueling ads over the meaning of 'Jihad'
In Chicago, a group has launched a bus and subway ad campaign meant to reclaim the term jihad from another series of ads that presents jihadists as violent.
Muslim Matters: #MyJihad - The ‘struggle’ to reclaim Islam
Muslim Matters discusses the goal of #MyJihad Public Education Campaign and sheds light on how it is successfully driving home the message that 'jihad' in actuality refers to a concerted effort or struggle, namely by an individual in the path of God.
Huffington Post: San Francisco anti-Islam bus ads ignite controversy
The Huffington Post reports on the San Francisco public transit authority's fight against anti-Islamic ads sponsored by the AFDI. The ads that closely resemble the #Myjihad Public Education Campaign ads are sparking controversy and inspired SFMTA to donate all revenue generated from the ads to the city's Human Rights Commission.
The New York Times: Using Billboards to Stake Claim Over ‘Jihad’
The New York Times reports on CAIR-Chicago's public campaign "MyJihad" which promotes a peaceful meaning of the word 'jihad.'
Jewish News One: Washington’s 'MyJihad' advertising campaign
Traditionally, in Islam, the term jihad means 'striving in the way of God" or more simply, struggle. For many Americans, the term jihad has come to have negative and violent connotations. An advertising campaign in America's public transport system is trying to change that.
Jewish News One: Washington’s 'MyJihad' advertising campaign
Traditionally, in Islam, the term jihad means 'striving in the way of God" or more simply, struggle. For many Americans, the term jihad has come to have negative and violent connotations. An advertising campaign in America's public transport system is trying to change that.
North by Northwestern: Behind the My Jihad campaign
On the Feb. 7 edition of Hannity, conservative pundit and show host Sean Hannity raised concerns over allegedly controversial comments made by CIA Director nominee John Brennan in 2009.
Patheos: Would the real Muslim woman please stand up?
A recent symposium on Islamophobia was held at American Islamic College titled, "Facing religious intolerance: Islamophobia in the 21st. century." Panel members included Ahmed Rehab, Nathan Lean and Dr. Farid Hafez.
Medill Reports Chicago: A ‘jihad’ to reclaim the word from extremists
Medill Reports Chicago interviews CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, about the #MyJihad campaign.
The Muslim Link: MyJihad campaign comes to area metro stations
The Muslim Link reports on the #MyJihad campaign and the efforts to change the perception of the word in the mainstream majority.
On The Media: The struggle to claim the word jihad
Ahmed Rehab explains the real meaning of the word "Jihad" in an interview with On the Media.
Vocalo, 89.5 FM: Aymen Abdel Halim discusses the portrayal of Muslims in U.S. media
Shows like 'Homeland' and '24', or movies like 'Zero Dark Thirty' might make us think "this must be how it really goes down" - but how do you separate truth from fiction in media?
NNAAC: #MyJihad ads in D.C. metro stations
With a four-week ad buy in the Shaw, Waterfront, Rockville and Dunn Loring Metro stations, organizer Ahmed Rehab, who is also executive director of the Chicago branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, says that he is hoping to change the narrative around the word jihad.
WBEZ, Worldview: Ahmed Rehab discusses the history of Egyptian cinema
Film contributor Milos Stehlik and Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, discuss some of Egypt’s most well-known directors and the history of Egypt’s film industry.
KFVS 12: Muslims take back the true purpose of 'jihad'
KFVS 12 in Paducah, Kentucky reports on the #MyJihad Public Education campaign.
Washington Post: Chicago is ground zero in U.S. Muslim renaissance
New Muslim institutions are emerging at an unprecedented pace led by a nationwide network of young activists.
