Islamic Relief USA Pledges to Continue Muhammad Ali’s legacy in Humanitarian work

Islamic Relief USA is commemorating boxer Muhammad Ali by pledging to continue his legacy in helping those in need and to build on his vision for a better world.

“With the passing of Muhammad Ali we lost one of the greatest Muslims in American history.” Said Anwar Khan, Islamic Relief’s USA Chief Executive Officer.  “He is irreplaceable but if we believe in what he stood for then we should carry on his vision.  Humanitarian work was one of his passions and we at Islamic Relief are inspired by his legacy and reconfirm our conviction to continue our humanitarian mission in the US and abroad.” Khan added

Islamic Relief USA also will be sending a delegation to attend the funeral and commemoration ceremony scheduled to be offered Thursday in Louisville, KY.

 

Media Contact: Mayssoun Olabi molabi@irusa.org or 703-370-7202

XXXIslamic Relief USA, based in Alexandria, Va., is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization. Its mission is to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy and disease regardless of color, race, gender or creed, and to provide aid in a compassionate and dignified manner. Islamic Relief USA aims to provide rapid relief in the event of human and natural disasters and to establish sustainable local development projects, allowing communities to better help themselves. Its programs benefit millions of people each year around the world, including in the United States.

Islamic Relief USA meets all of the Standards for Charity Accountability of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, a national charity monitoring group affiliated with the Better Business Bureau system. Islamic Relief USA is on the U.S. government’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) charity list, and it is also a signatory to the code of conduct of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.