Saturday, July 09, 2005
MAS Condemns Heinous Terror acts in London
Salam/Peace:
July 7, 2005
The Muslim American Society (MAS) utterly condemns the heinous acts of terror that rocked the London transit system and killed and injured scores of innocent people. Our most heartfelt condolences and sympathies are extended to the bombing victims and their families.
We reiterate our consistent and principled position towards acts of terror, regarding them as cowardly acts of violence irrespective of the identity of the perpetrators or their motives. Islam holds the sanctity of human life in the highest possible regard, and the shedding of blood of any innocent person is considered a repulsive crime.
MAS believes that relationships between people and nations should be governed by universal brotherhood, compassion, tolerance, fairness and mutual interests.
MAS therefore joins hands with all people of faith and conscience to work for a more just and peaceful world and to condemn, oppose, and overcome those who would spread fear, hatred, and death.
We call upon our fellow Muslims in Great Britain to provide any and all assistance and support to the much-needed emergency and aid services required for the people of London in their time of hardship. We call upon our government and all Americans to remain extra vigilant, and call upon the Department of Homeland Security to ensure the safety and protection of all Americans from such atrocities.
We also call upon all Americans, media outlets and government officials to continue to be clear and careful in seeing these crimes for what they are, and not link, nor associate them, with any faith or religion. These are crimes against humanity perpetrated by evil individuals and have absolutely nothing to do with any religion or faith.
We call upon the Muslim community to join us in our resolve in condemning such brutal acts and to remain steadfast, patient, and take the higher road in face of any possible misguided reactions.
We again call upon our government to address the scourge of terrorism through a comprehensive approach where the root causes are addressed and eliminated, without unduly relying solely on the use of force.
MAS and Muslims in America remain steadfast and ready to work hard in order to rid the world from the scourge of terrorism, and are ready to serve as a bridge of goodwill and outreach between our country and the greater Muslim world, where the spread of freedom and human rights will eliminate the space within which terrorism festers and grows.
In the meantime, our thoughts and prayers remain with those killed or injured in London. We pray to the Almighty to bring peace and tranquility upon all who are in distress or hardship, to grant mercy to those killed, and bring swift forthcoming health and prosperity upon all affected. Amin.
The Muslim American Society (MAS) is a charitable, religious, social, cultural, and educational, not-for-profit organization, and is America’s largest grassroots Muslim organization with over 50 chapters nationwide. Learn more at www.masnet.org. Support our work at MAS: Make a donation.
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The Muslim American Society
P.O. Box 1896
Falls Church, VA 22041
Tel: (703) 998-6525
Fax: (703) 998-6526
URL: http://www.masnet.org/
E-MAIL: newsviews@masnet.org
July 7, 2005
The Muslim American Society (MAS) utterly condemns the heinous acts of terror that rocked the London transit system and killed and injured scores of innocent people. Our most heartfelt condolences and sympathies are extended to the bombing victims and their families.
We reiterate our consistent and principled position towards acts of terror, regarding them as cowardly acts of violence irrespective of the identity of the perpetrators or their motives. Islam holds the sanctity of human life in the highest possible regard, and the shedding of blood of any innocent person is considered a repulsive crime.
MAS believes that relationships between people and nations should be governed by universal brotherhood, compassion, tolerance, fairness and mutual interests.
MAS therefore joins hands with all people of faith and conscience to work for a more just and peaceful world and to condemn, oppose, and overcome those who would spread fear, hatred, and death.
We call upon our fellow Muslims in Great Britain to provide any and all assistance and support to the much-needed emergency and aid services required for the people of London in their time of hardship. We call upon our government and all Americans to remain extra vigilant, and call upon the Department of Homeland Security to ensure the safety and protection of all Americans from such atrocities.
We also call upon all Americans, media outlets and government officials to continue to be clear and careful in seeing these crimes for what they are, and not link, nor associate them, with any faith or religion. These are crimes against humanity perpetrated by evil individuals and have absolutely nothing to do with any religion or faith.
We call upon the Muslim community to join us in our resolve in condemning such brutal acts and to remain steadfast, patient, and take the higher road in face of any possible misguided reactions.
We again call upon our government to address the scourge of terrorism through a comprehensive approach where the root causes are addressed and eliminated, without unduly relying solely on the use of force.
MAS and Muslims in America remain steadfast and ready to work hard in order to rid the world from the scourge of terrorism, and are ready to serve as a bridge of goodwill and outreach between our country and the greater Muslim world, where the spread of freedom and human rights will eliminate the space within which terrorism festers and grows.
In the meantime, our thoughts and prayers remain with those killed or injured in London. We pray to the Almighty to bring peace and tranquility upon all who are in distress or hardship, to grant mercy to those killed, and bring swift forthcoming health and prosperity upon all affected. Amin.
The Muslim American Society (MAS) is a charitable, religious, social, cultural, and educational, not-for-profit organization, and is America’s largest grassroots Muslim organization with over 50 chapters nationwide. Learn more at www.masnet.org. Support our work at MAS: Make a donation.
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The Muslim American Society
P.O. Box 1896
Falls Church, VA 22041
Tel: (703) 998-6525
Fax: (703) 998-6526
URL: http://www.masnet.org/
E-MAIL: newsviews@masnet.org
