Wednesday, August 16, 2006
ISNA condemns alleged airline terror plot
Salam/Peace:
08-10-06 22:45
ISNA
Plainfield, IN 08/10/06 - The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) reiterates its consistent position of condemning any act of terror committed by or against any individual, group or state.
ISNA appreciates the efforts of all those Muslims and law enforcement agencies who helped prevent this potential tragedy. It also appreciates the initiatives of various government agencies who expressed their readiness to ensure the safety and civil rights of American Muslims and their institutions in the wake of these later unfortunate developments.
ISNA also expresses its grave concern about the President’s use of the term “Islamic fascists”, which, like similar terms as “Islamic terrorism” gives the false impression that there might be any connection between such aberrations and Islam.
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Contact Resource:
Ahmed ElHattab
Acting Secretary General, ISNA
(317) 839-1826
Email: aelhattab@isna.ne
08-10-06 22:45
ISNA
Plainfield, IN 08/10/06 - The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) reiterates its consistent position of condemning any act of terror committed by or against any individual, group or state.
ISNA appreciates the efforts of all those Muslims and law enforcement agencies who helped prevent this potential tragedy. It also appreciates the initiatives of various government agencies who expressed their readiness to ensure the safety and civil rights of American Muslims and their institutions in the wake of these later unfortunate developments.
ISNA also expresses its grave concern about the President’s use of the term “Islamic fascists”, which, like similar terms as “Islamic terrorism” gives the false impression that there might be any connection between such aberrations and Islam.
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Contact Resource:
Ahmed ElHattab
Acting Secretary General, ISNA
(317) 839-1826
Email: aelhattab@isna.ne
Saturday, August 12, 2006
CAIR condemns UK terror plot
Salam/Peace:
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAIR STATEMENT ON ALLEGED AIRLINE TERROR PLOT
(WASHINGTON D.C., 8/10/06) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today issued the following statement at a news conference in Washington, D.C., in response to the arrests of 21 individuals for allegedly plotting to use liquid explosives on passenger flights traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States. (NOTE: CAIR's news conference was taped for later broadcast by C-SPAN.)
In its statement, CAIR said:
"American Muslims have consistently condemned all acts of terrorism, whether carried out by individuals, groups or states. We repudiate anyone or any group that plans or carries out a terrorist act. We welcome early actions by law enforcement authorities against credible threats to the safety of the traveling public.
"The American Muslim community has always been dedicated to the protection of our national security. It is also important that our fellow Americans understand that Muslims are law-abiding citizens who should not be targeted or singled out because of their faith or national origin.
"We have been contacted by federal law enforcement authorities who are taking steps to ensure that there is no backlash against the American Muslim community. We commend them for their pro-active efforts. We ask local Muslim communities to step up security measures at mosques and other Islamic institutions. We also urge local law enforcement agencies to coordinate with Muslim leaders to deter hate crimes.
"It is important, based on past counterterrorism cases that did not lead to terror convictions, that we withhold judgment until all the facts of this case come to light. We also ask public officials and commentators to avoid using stereotypical and ill-defined terminology when referring to this and similar cases.
"As the largest American Muslim civil rights and advocacy group, it is our religious and civic duty to reach out to all Americans to reaffirm Islam's teachings of peace, justice and tolerance for all."
CAIR, America's largest Muslim civil liberties group, has 32 offices, chapters and affiliates nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787 or 202-744-7726, E-Mail: ihooper@cair-net.org
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CAIR
Council on American-Islamic Relations
453 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Tel: 202-488-8787, 202-744-7726
Fax: 202-488-0833
E-mail: cair@cair-net.org
URL: http://www.cair-net.org
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAIR STATEMENT ON ALLEGED AIRLINE TERROR PLOT
(WASHINGTON D.C., 8/10/06) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today issued the following statement at a news conference in Washington, D.C., in response to the arrests of 21 individuals for allegedly plotting to use liquid explosives on passenger flights traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States. (NOTE: CAIR's news conference was taped for later broadcast by C-SPAN.)
In its statement, CAIR said:
"American Muslims have consistently condemned all acts of terrorism, whether carried out by individuals, groups or states. We repudiate anyone or any group that plans or carries out a terrorist act. We welcome early actions by law enforcement authorities against credible threats to the safety of the traveling public.
"The American Muslim community has always been dedicated to the protection of our national security. It is also important that our fellow Americans understand that Muslims are law-abiding citizens who should not be targeted or singled out because of their faith or national origin.
"We have been contacted by federal law enforcement authorities who are taking steps to ensure that there is no backlash against the American Muslim community. We commend them for their pro-active efforts. We ask local Muslim communities to step up security measures at mosques and other Islamic institutions. We also urge local law enforcement agencies to coordinate with Muslim leaders to deter hate crimes.
"It is important, based on past counterterrorism cases that did not lead to terror convictions, that we withhold judgment until all the facts of this case come to light. We also ask public officials and commentators to avoid using stereotypical and ill-defined terminology when referring to this and similar cases.
"As the largest American Muslim civil rights and advocacy group, it is our religious and civic duty to reach out to all Americans to reaffirm Islam's teachings of peace, justice and tolerance for all."
CAIR, America's largest Muslim civil liberties group, has 32 offices, chapters and affiliates nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787 or 202-744-7726, E-Mail: ihooper@cair-net.org
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CAIR
Council on American-Islamic Relations
453 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Tel: 202-488-8787, 202-744-7726
Fax: 202-488-0833
E-mail: cair@cair-net.org
URL: http://www.cair-net.org
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
US Muslim Family Apologizes to Jews
Salam/Peace:
IslamOnline.net & New Agencies
Naveed repeatedly suffered from mental illness for about a decade. (Reuters)
WASHINGTON — The parents of a Muslim who opened fire at a Jewish center in Seattle, killing a woman, apologized for Jewish groups, saying the attack was nothing but the act of a mentally ill man.
"They don’t want this to be seen as creating any hatred between Jewish and Muslim people. The Haqs are very religious people," Larry C. Stephenson, the family's lawyer, told The New York Times on Tuesday, August 1.
"It’s basically telling the people that they’re very sorry for the tragedy that happened, that they’re praying for them," he added.
Read the whole article at:
http://www.islam-online.net/English/News/2006-08/01/04.shtml
IslamOnline.net & New Agencies
Naveed repeatedly suffered from mental illness for about a decade. (Reuters)
WASHINGTON — The parents of a Muslim who opened fire at a Jewish center in Seattle, killing a woman, apologized for Jewish groups, saying the attack was nothing but the act of a mentally ill man.
"They don’t want this to be seen as creating any hatred between Jewish and Muslim people. The Haqs are very religious people," Larry C. Stephenson, the family's lawyer, told The New York Times on Tuesday, August 1.
"It’s basically telling the people that they’re very sorry for the tragedy that happened, that they’re praying for them," he added.
Read the whole article at:
http://www.islam-online.net/English/News/2006-08/01/04.shtml
