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A man of peace and a profound visionary leader in our nation seeks justice and fairness. 
After nearly 13 years as an extraordinary voice of tolerance and compassion serving the wider community in Northern New Jersey, Imam Dr. Mohamad Qatanani, the spiritual leader of the largest Islamic Center in New Jersey – the Islamic Center of Passaic County (ICPC), faces the unjust prospect of deportation from the land of liberty and justice for all, the land that he and his family have grown to love.
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A Pillar in the Community |
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When Imam Qatanani arrived in Paterson, he found a fragmented community, united only by locale and language. But with a vision of a uniquely American ideal implanted in his mind, the Imam set out to unify the community. Working tirelessly, the Imam implemented youth programs, weekend school classes, nightly community gatherings, summer picnics, and community festivities uniting the community with the message of hope and peace.
Thirteen years later, the ICPC community has been transformed into a thriving and culturally diverse community with a strong sense of civic pride and duty. Fruits of the Imam’s work include:
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Calling for Tolerance and Interfaith Unity |
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Before the arrival of the Imam, the Christian-Jewish-Muslim dialogue was virtually dormant in Northern New Jersey. Now it is a robust and flourishing relationship which encompasses clergy members across the spectrum. Imam Qatanani has been a leading figure in the following events:
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• "First Annual American Clergy Leadership Conference" in 2004
• “Inauguration of the Bishop of the Episcopalian Diocese” in Newark
• Numerous interfaith Christian-Muslim-Jewish dialogues.
• Hosted numerous in-house interfaith dialogues with prominent Christian and Jewish clergy.
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Imam Qatanani (Interview with the RECORD) |
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