GIC Launches “Symbols of Terror” to Strengthen Public Safety in Canada

The Global Imams Council (GIC) is proud to announce the launch of “Symbols of Terror,” a comprehensive guidebook developed to assist Canadian law enforcement, community leaders, and the general public in quickly and accurately identifying and understanding the flags and logos used by terrorist-designated Islamist groups, based on the current official list of terrorist entities in Canada. Visual […]

DÉCLARATION CONJOINTE DU CIG ET DU CIF SUR LES ÉVOLUTIONS CONCERNANT L’IRAN

DÉCLARATION CONJOINTE DU CONSEIL MONDIAL DES IMAMSET DE LA CONFÉRENCE DES IMAMS DE FRANCECONCERNANT LES DÉVELOPPEMENTS RELATIFS AU RÉGIME IRANIEN En tant que représentants de la foi musulmane, nous, le Conseil Mondial des Imams et la Conférence des Imams de France, nous sentons tenus, par nos valeurs islamiques communes, de dénoncer avec force les actions […]

JOINT STATEMENT BY GIC AND CIF ON DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING IRAN

JOINT STATEMENT BY THE GLOBAL IMAMS COUNCIL AND THE CONFERENCE OF IMAMS OF FRANCE ON DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING THE REGIME IN IRAN As representatives of the Muslim faith, we, The Global Imams Council and The Conference of Imams of France, are compelled by our shared Islamic values to speak out against actions undertaken in the name […]

Statement on the Tragic Air India Flight AI171 Crash

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. We are profoundly heartbroken to learn of the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025, which claimed the lives of 241 passengers and crew members, and others on the ground, including students at B.J. Medical College. Our thoughts […]

The Global Imams Council Condemns Quds March in Toronto

The Global Imams Council (GIC) strongly condemns the reprehensible scenes witnessed in the city of Toronto during today’s Quds March. This gathering, marked by horrific displays of support, sympathy, and promotion of terrorism, is a stark reminder of the urgent need to confront extremist ideologies that seek to undermine our societies. Among the most alarming […]

GIC Convenes in Najaf Seminary Ahead of Ramadan to Counter Extremism

In a significant step toward promoting a message of peace, senior members of the Global Imams Council (GIC) Middle East Division convened at the esteemed Najaf Seminary ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan 2025. The gathering included religious leaders from across Iraq, including Najaf, Karbala, Baghdad, and Basra, as well as representatives from Oman, […]

Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025

Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, The Global Imams Council joins the global community in honoring the memory of the six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust. During this era in which our Jewish brethren have become subject to the most venomous antisemitic attacks at rallies, on campuses and on social media, the […]

Public Statement Regarding Hizb-ut-Tahrir Canada

The Global Imams Council is pleased to share a significant update concerning a pressing issue in Ontario, Canada. Hizb-ut-Tahrir Canada, an extremist organization notorious for its radical rhetoric and rejection of pluralism, had planned to hold a “Caliphate Conference 2025” in Hamilton on January 18, 2025. Hizb-ut-Tahrir is widely known for promoting an ideology that […]

GIC Demands Action to Halt Extremist Conference in Canada

A member of the extremist group Hizbut Tahrir with Al-Qaeda and ISIS symbolism takes part in a rally in Makassar, South Sulawesi. © Reuters In keeping with its mission to promote peace, coexistence, and national harmony, the Global Imams Council has issued an urgent letter to Public Safety Canada concerning the upcoming “Khilafah Conference 2025,” […]

GIC Abraham Accords Symposium and Ottawa Declaration

On the 4th of December 2024, the GIC held a press conference at the National Press Theatre, Parliament Hill, and conducted media interviews throughout the day. In the afternoon, the GIC hosted a successful symposium in collaboration with the Parliamentary Centre dedicated to: “Realizing the Vision of the Abraham Accords: Building a Future of Mutual […]