Building Bridges in the Community
Our mission is to promote American Islamic Values through education, outreach, and community service. Learn more about contributing to MCCT by joining or donating.
Building Bridges in the Community
Our mission is to promote American Islamic Values through education, outreach, and community service. Learn more about contributing to MCCT by joining or donating.
Events
Amina Kuljancic was born in Tuzla, Bosnia, the city to which her parents had fled from eastern Bosnia during some of the worst Serbian atrocities. The family immigrated to the Hartford area in 2002.
MCCT is partnering with Chicken City Halal Restaurant to deliver individual food boxes directly to Mercy Shelter (Hartford) so those in need can take a box and leave instead of eating at the shelter. This change is in response to the increase in Covid cases at this time. Please click below for sign up link and detailed instructions.
Jacob Haq will discuss the profound significance of Mary in Islam. He will elaborate on the Quranic story of the annunciation and birth of Jesus, and the significance of Mary as an exemplar of spiritual excellence.
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Make a one-time donation to support the many efforts of The Muslim Coalition of CT. This helps us fulfill our mission to promote American Islamic values through education, outreach, and community service!
Who We Are
The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut (MCCT) is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote American Islamic Values through education, outreach, and community service.
The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut (MCCT) was founded in 2004 by a group of local leaders in an effort to provide an alternative to the negative illustrations of Muslims. The leadership of the Berlin, Waterbury, and Hartford Muslim communities came together with other activists to establish an organization that would focus on educating the public on Islam and Muslims and building alliances with other faith communities in Connecticut through social activism and collective civil programming.
Press Releases
Statement on Texas Synagogue Hostage Attack
The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut condemns the taking of hostages at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas yesterday. In Islam, all houses of worship are considered sacred ground, and there is no justification for violating the sanctity of a worship service or its attendees for any reason. We express our support and solidarity with our
Statement on Mosque Attack in Afghanistan
It is with sadness that we read about another mosque bombing in Afghanistan after Friday prayers on October 15, 2021. The Muslim Coalition of CT expresses its condemnation of these acts of terrorism and our heartfelt condolences to all the victims of these sectarian attacks on worshippers. Islam does not under any circumstance allow for
Statement on Attack in Kabul
The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut condemns the heinous suicide bombing that killed more than 180 and seriously wounded hundreds more at the Kabul airport on August 26, as refugees were attempting to enter.
Documents
Letters to excuse children from school on religious holidays
Media
Aida Mansoor op-ed for Hartford Courant
Dr. Reza Mansoor interview with CT Public Broadcasting
Journal Inquirer Article re Afghanistan Aug 2021
What We Do
01.
Speakers Bureau
Training and developing speakers on a variety of topics such as Islamic beliefs and practices, women in Islam, shariah, Islamic jihad (religiously sanctioned fighting or defense), and democracy and Islam.
02.
Community Service
We engage in a variety of community service programs that are focused on improving quality of life for CT
residences and addressing needs of vulnerable populations.
03.
Outreach
MCCT creates and sponsors events to bring Muslims and non-Muslims together to engage in activities which foster community involvement and religious education. We give people the opportunity to learn by doing and connecting.
04.
Collaboration
Solidarity, education, and peace are core values that are reflected by our initiatives to collaborate with Muslim student associations, businesses, and cultural organizations in our community.
