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The World Council of Muslims for Interfaith Relations is committed to fostering mutual understanding and friendly relations among people of different faiths.
Our Mission
The World Council of Muslims for Interfaith Relations (WCMIR), dedicated to seeking the pleasure of Allah, is committed to the holistic wellbeing and prosperity of all people. WCMIR aims to foster harmonious relations among people of diverse faiths and to serve as a moral force for global peace, tolerance, and understanding at both intra-faith and interfaith levels.
WCMIR prioritizes the protection of human dignity, the promotion of interfaith and intercultural understanding, social and economic justice, the eradication of poverty and hunger, the elimination of violence and oppression, and responsible stewardship of environmental resources. The organization is especially devoted to reminding Muslims of their Islamic responsibility to serve humanity.
Our Vision
To create together a moral force that can challenge bigotry, prejudice, hatred, racism, violence and discrimination anywhere and in any form. WCMIR looks forward to creating a world where people of all faiths and spiritual traditions can come together in mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration.
Interfaith dialogue is essential to this vision. Through dialogue, WCMIR strives to build inclusive communities rooted in compassion, justice, and shared humanity. By fostering meaningful interactions and collaborations, WCMIR seeks to transform divisions into unity — not a unity of religions but of people — in order to inspire collective actions for the common good and to generate a climate of peaceful coexistence and harmonious social relations. Defensive reactions, uncomfortable exchanges and an overwhelming desire to avoid a perceived compromise of deeply held religious principles are some of the pitfalls that can easily cool commitment and the best of endeavors. It is precisely here that WCMIR can make its most important contribution: encouraging Muslims who are interested or involved in interfaith relations
Register Early
An Interfaith Forum of Commonality & Togetherness for a Just World
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
2:00 pm – 7:00pm
Islamic Center of Henrico
7705 Impala Drive
Richmond VA 23228
All faiths and philanthropic groups are invited to participate with scholars and religious leaders to create a moral force for peace, tolerance, justice, dignity, hunger prevention, and environmental stewardship through interfaith relationships and understanding.
Refreshments and Dinner Provided
Free Registration Required
Join the Celebration
Interfaith Eid Celebration & Book Launch
Saturday, March 28th 2-4pm
Villa Park Public Library
305 S. Ardmore Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
Come join the Eid celebrations and the book launch. Please use the following link to rsvp. Seats are limited so, sign up now.
2025 Annual Conference
Challenges to Creating a Moral Force
November 9th, 2025
Falak Banquets, Lombard, IL
Three thought provoking sessions were held on Justice, Peace and Moral Relativism.
eBook: Interfaith Dialogue: A Guide For Muslims
Islam recognizes a plurality of religions and asks Muslims to respect other religions. The primary role of interfaith dialogue is to remove misunderstanding and accept difference, the aim being to generate a climate of peaceful coexistence and harmonious social relations. And this is perhaps more needed today than ever before, as mankind is increasingly called upon to exercise tolerance in a markedly volatile world, where living and working together in diversity is fast becoming the norm. Interfaith dialogue is by no means easy, defensive reaction, uncomfortable exchange and an overwhelming desire to avoid a perceived compromise of deeply held principles are some of the pitfalls that can easily cool commitment and the best of endeavors. It is here that this Guide makes an important contribution. The book is designed to guide Muslims who are interested and/or involved in building relations with those of the Jewish and Christian faiths.
Interfaith Dialogue: A Guide For Muslims
Author: (Ed.) Muhammad Shafiq & Mohammed Abu-Nimer
Global Focus
WCMIR has representatives and offices in many parts of the world including Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Please email your resume and references if you want to become a representative of WCMIR and are willing to establish a chapter in your area/region/country.
Making Connections
We believe in the oneness of humanity and would like to connect with people and organizations working to promote interfaith relations. We request interfaith organizations to include our website address on their website and allow us to include their website address at WCMIR website. Connect and get connected!
Taking Stands
WCMIR strives to create a moral force through working together of all conscientious people of the world against all oppression, injustice and violence. It stands to protect human dignity, social and economic justice, and eradication of poverty and exploitation of the environment and earth resources.
Donation
WCMIR is a not-for-profit tax-exempt 501 (C) (3) organization registered in the state of Illinois in the United States of America. It is solely dependent upon the contributions and donations of its members and well-wishers in order to carry out its activities. PLEASE DONATE GENEROUSLY! You may donate online or mail your check, payable to WCMIR, to WCMIR. P. O. Box 1392, Lombard, IL 60148.
A Call to Conscience: Defending Freedom and Human Rights
Sunday, May 7th, 2023
2 pm – 5 pm
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Falak Banquets
233 E. Roosevelt Road
Lombard, IL 60148
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Free Admission
Registration Required
Dinner will be Served
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WCMIR Invites you to join its Pre-Parliament Event Reflecting on the Theme of the Parliaments 2023 Conference: A Call to Conscience
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For More Info Call :309-255-6598
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co-sponsored by
the Muslim Host Committee for the 2023 Parliament
and CIOGC Interfaith Committee
WCMIR @ Parliament Virtual Conference 2021
World Council of Muslims for Interfaith Relations (WCMIR)
Presents Two Panels During the Forthcoming
International Virtual Conference of the Parliament of the World Religions
Please Join us in These Events
Sunday, October 17, 2021, 10 – 10:45 am (CDT)
Scriptural Basis of Interfaith in Islam, Buddhism and Catholic Church
Dr. Tanveer Azamt (USA)
Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf (Malaysia)
Dr. Ahmed Murad (USA)
Dr. Ahmadullah Siddiqi (USA, Moderator)
Monday, October 18, 2021, 10 -10:45 am(CDT)
Preserving the Environment: A Sacred Duty and a Divine Call
Dr. Aslam Parvaiz (India)
Dr. Kahdeeja Abdullah (USA)
Prof. Inamul Haq (USA)
Dr. Aslam Abdullah (USA, Moderator)
Please visit our Website www.wcmir.org and www.Parliamentofreligions.org .
Official Statement of the Parliament of the World’s Religions on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
In the midst of the Israel-Hamas War, the Parliament of the World’s Religions prays for those suffering. We acknowledge the right of a people to self-defense within the bounds of international law and call for the release of all hostages and the cessation of hostilities. We call for the norms of international humanitarian law to be respected by all parties as they seek to resolve this escalating war through peaceful dialogue and negotiation. Our traditions teach us of the dignity of all human beings, and that all life must be respected and cherished as sacred and inviolable. Terrorism, violence, killing, rape, and kidnapping committed against civilians is NOT ACCEPTABLE in any situation or against any person or group of people whether committed by individuals, non-state actors, or states. As an Interfaith organization, we particularly abhor the destruction of sacred spaces, the misuse of religion for violence, and the demonization of entire communities of people. Our hearts grieve for the lives lost and the peoples now living in fear.
We extend an urgent call to respect the human rights of all people. We demand that the United Nations and the international community commit to the de-escalation of violence and to the immediate provision of humanitarian aid and assistance to all those in need.
We commend the interfaith and humanitarian organizations working on the ground to bring humanitarian aid and assistance to the victims of these attacks and the communities most affected by this escalating war.
In times like this, when the death toll rises, every minute is critical. We must stand resolute with the understanding that all humanity is our family and what hurts one, hurts us all.
May peace prevail on Earth.
Official Statement of CIOGC on Gaza
Thousands of innocent civilian lives in Gaza and hundreds of innocent civilian lives in Israel have been, and are being, killed. In the span of a little over three weeks, the tally of children who have been killed is over three thousand, yet little has been done to stop this carnage.
The loss of life, the denial of humanitarian aid, and the detention and capture of civilians, however, are not the only casualties. We are witnessing acts of violence that are now spreading beyond the international boundaries of Gaza and Israel and are reaching our communities here in the United States.
Within the Chicago area faith communities, we have seen the brutal stabbing of a Muslim mother and the killing of her 6-year-old son, the burning of Israeli and Palestinian flags, and confrontations between protesters and counter-protesters. We are receiving hateful phone calls, emails, and leters. Anxiety and fear are gripping the Muslim and Jewish communities. This situation can no longer be termed an international affair.
The sanctity of life is rooted in the doctrines and traditions of our different faiths. Our beliefs demand that we acknowledge the sanctity of each human life, regardless of race, ethnicity, or religion. We are shouldered with the responsibility to exert our best efforts to stop further loss of innocent lives, regardless of what others have done or have failed to do. To de-escalate the
tensions here, positive and meaningful steps must be taken to de-escalate the violence there.
We ask that the Chicago faith leaders join in calling for:
an immediate ceasefire of the war in Gaza and Israel.
humanitarian aid be provided immediately and in such amount that meets the needs of the affected civilians
the immediate release of all civilians taken hostage or unlawfully detained in Gaza, Israel, or the West Bank.
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