WHO WE ARE
our Story
ING MidWest was founded in 2017. It is a non-profit educational organization serving Michigan and Northern Ohio. It is an affiliate of the Islamic Networks Group (ING), a national organization pursuing peace and countering all forms of bigotry through education and interfaith engagement. ING MidWest Offers resources and complementary presentations related to Muslims and Islam; Provides accurate information about Islamic beliefs and practices; and Seeks to foster a sustainable relationship between public institutions and the Muslim community.
Board Members
Meet the Core Team Behind the Success of ING Midwest
The Visionaries Driving Excellence
our objectives
Awareness
Provide information about Muslims that is tailored to the specific needs of the audience.
Communication
Foster a sustainable relationship between public institutions and the Muslim community.
Insights
Present accurate information about Islamic beliefs and practices
Organizational Structure
National Affiliation
ING MidWest is an affiliate of the Islamic Network Group (ING) Speakers Bureau,. The policies of ING member organizations include:
- We embrace the First Amendment.
- We honor the trust of our hosts.
- We provide accurate & balanced information about Islam and Muslims
- We exemplify Islam in etiquette
ING MidWest Speakers
All ING MidWest speakers complete intensive training and pass competency exams on content knowledge, and presentation style.
- They follow pre-designed presentations that complement the required curriculum in schools, or fit specific needs of other audiences.
- Presentations are academic (objective and neutral), not devotional. Speakers strive for audience awareness of Islam and never press for audience acceptance of Islam.
- In relating Islam to other religions, a speaker neither promotes nor denigrates any religion