What We Do
Defend People
Our Civil Rights team and Immigrant Justice Project provide FREE legal counseling and referrals for Muslims in Washington state. Read More.
Empower Muslims
Our Policy and Advocacy team works to increase civic engagement and to ensure our laws and lawmakers reflect the diversity of our state. Read More.
Build Community
Our Outreach team works to connect the Muslim community in Washington state to one another and to resources and opportunities. Read More.
Amplify Muslim Voices
Our Media team works to elevate Muslim voices through authentic storytelling and real representation. Read More.
Latest News
CAIR-WA condemns Trump’s remarks on Somalis, stands proudly with Somali community
(Seattle, WA, 12/3/2025)—The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today...
Community Advisory on Immigration-Related Announcements
12/3/2025 NEW POLICY MEMO BY USCIS On December 2, 2025 USCIS released a memo which made immediate changes to immigration policies. What has changed All asylum applications are on hold –...
CAIR-WA Calls for Repudiation of ‘Proud Islamophobe’ Spokane Valley Councilwoman’s Claim that ‘Islam Has No Home Here’
(SEATTLE, WA, 11/21/25) - The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on “all...
Recapping CAIR-WA’s 2025 Banquet
Moving stories from youth, clients, and community leaders left us all asking ourselves if we are truly living for the betterment of others. By Shueib Farah, CAIR-WA Community Organizer A room filled...
CAIR-WA Muslim Youth Leadership Program Recap
“What can one young Muslim do to fight the injustices plaguing the world today?” This question that many young people repeatedly ask themselves was the guiding focus for CAIR Washington’s Muslim...
CAIR-WA Calls on Federal Authorities to Release Muslim Veteran taken into ICE Custody at Citizenship Interview
(SEATTLE, WA, 8/21/2025) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today...
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Our mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower Muslims residing in Washington.
WE ARE ZAKAT ELIGIBLE
Zakat donations will be allocated to CAIR-WA's Legal, Programs, Government Affairs, and Advocacy work. Donations will not be used for banquets, speakers' fees, rent, and other office related expenses.
CAIR Washington is qualified to receive zakat.