Testimonials
Discover the impact of our work through the voices of those we serve.
At the Coalition, our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of others, and our testimonials page is a testament to the meaningful connections we've made along the way.
“Muslim Civic Coalition offered guidance and insights for the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign to pass on to one of their local partners in Wisconsin as they consider engaging in voter education efforts and coordinated actions in the 2024 primary and general elections. We so appreciate the local, statewide, and national perspectives that Coalition offers in this greater field.”
Nina - Shoulder to Shoulder
“I just want to tell you and your team thank you for all. The work you are doing - our community needed a direction and you are doing it.”
Nida - American Muslims for Palestine
“The Muslim Civic Coalition has helped me prepare for a meeting with my Congressman Bill Foster. This has been very helpful and I appreciate it very much. I am a constituent of the 11th District.”
Sakina - Community Member
“Dilara and the Muslim Civic Coalition are adopting an exceptional approach to political engagement. Their strategy involves collaborative and cross-sector coalition building, which not only meets the needs of our community but also represents the next phase of political engagement in the country. By building equity in partnerships with like-minded stakeholders, groups, and movements, the Muslim Civic Coalition is setting up the community to achieve success and yield results.”
Mansoor - Community Member
“Dilara Sayeed thank you for organizing this call this morning! Learned a lot from the discussion with Sami Shaban to help us continue our work and navigate state/national partnerships”
Umarah - Georgia
“The Muslim Civic Coalition is an ESSENTIAL organization for democracy. They provide resources to assist with registering voters, but unlike other organizations, they don't just stop when they have handed out the materials--they have regular meetings to educate and discuss regional differences and strategies for getting involved. MCC helped me understand the voting procedures and special considerations when working with religions and social service agencies!”
Nicholas - Nevada Muslim Community Member
“We are now a 501c3/501c4 partnership. We could not have done this without the advice and guidance from you.”
Abdul - UVA United Voices of America Texas
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank both of you and your team for your efforts and steadfastness in serving our diverse communities, mashallah. May Allah bless and reward you and your team abundantly. Again JAK for including me and may all go well and more good come out of this event insha Allah.”
Rohany - Community Member
“It is important for marginalized communities not just to uplift their own issues but to support and uplift issues important to other marginalized communities. Through coalition and allyship, we make sure that all our issues are heard. Muslim Civic Coalition is an ally that does this with CBCAC and together, we do this with others.”
Grace Chan McKibbon - Exec Director of CBCAC Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community
“While ‘I have you on the line’ wanted to show my appreciation for the great work you are doing with the Muslim Coalition. The recent legislative successes are huge and will have a great positive impact going forward. Similarly, the successes we have had in the last elections are remarkable. Besides that there are a lot of other noteworthy activities. I try to follow posts on the WhatsApp group (definitely what you post) and am genuinely excited about the future of our community. Your leadership is producing results. I am sorry I am not playing any active role but call on me when you need any foot soldiers. Jazakallah”
Jamal - Community Member
“In full recognition of your organization's great work in the field of civil rights here in Illinois for Muslim minorities and other underserved communities, I commend your tireless dedication. May Allah continue to bless and empower you on your team's journey moving forward.”
Muhammad - Community Member
“First, I would like to take this moment to wish you a fruitful Ramadan filled with many blessings. May Allah shower you and your entire family with lots of Mercy and Barakah and may He accept all your offerings and good deeds. Ameen!
Second, I'd like to say that I'm really proud of the great work you are doing with the Muslim Civic Coalition. It makes me proud to see Muslims being represented as such in the IL legislature. And the materials you have produced on Ramadan (and others) are serving a great purpose. Barak Allah feeki for all that you do!”
Nadia Hassan, MBA, MSC - Governor's Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs and Governor's Office of Community Initiatives
“Five years ago you asked me to play the Oud for the mayor of Chicago. I was a refugee and I was proud to play then.
Today, you asked me to play for the current mayor of Chicago. I am now a US citizen and I just voted for the first time. I am proud to play again - and I look forward to the next time.“
Sameer - Syrian American Oud Artist
“Thank you for sharing about the center and the opportunity to make a contribution. Just made a donation to both the Iftaar on wheels and the general fund.
Please keep your masjid visits series going—loving all your reflections. Reminds me of a lifetime ago, when I tried to visit Muslim communities throughout IL in the early days of my work at CIOGC.”
Amina - Community Member
“I want to thank the entire team at the Muslim Civic Coalition for your commitment to equity and justice every single day. Your passion and dedication for advocacy and the collaborations that you have built with partners and allies brought us to this exciting moment. 2022 will be remembered as year of firsts for the Muslim community - for all of Illinois and beyond."
Lt Governor Juliana Stratton
“Every right gained or secured for our Muslim community benefits all of us in our city, region, and state, we can never forget that when we come together to fight for what is right and what is righteous, we can never lose. We are grateful to the Coalition for their proactive, diligent work to make our city a better place and ensure our country as a whole is more equitable and welcoming for all.”
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
“It was refreshing to participate in such a heady & celebratory event. This has been a landmark year in many respects. And there is no better way to bring it to a close... South Shore Cultural Center is a beautiful venue with sentimental value for Maria and me. It's less than a mile from where we started raising our family in the 1970's. Ten grandchildren later, she [was] my date for this occasion!”
Imam Charles Muhammad
“Thank you so much, I really can’t tell you how much it means to me as a young person to see everything the Coalition is building for my generation and generations after me. I’m so grateful to have your friendship and trust in this space.”
State Representative-Elect Nabeel Syed
