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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Muslims worldwide condemn Nigeria church bombings
Muslim organizations worldwide have condemned bomb attacks on three Nigerian churches during a Christmas Mass, saying the attackers do not represent true Islam.
"We condemn the unconscionable and inexcusable attacks on Nigerian churches and offer sincere condolences to the loved ones of those killed or injured,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said in a press release obtained by OnIslam.net on Monday, December 26.
"Only a strong demonstration of interfaith unity will show those behind the attacks that they will never achieve their goal of dividing society along religious lines."
Read the whole article at:
http://www.onislam.net/english/news/africa/455135-world-muslims-condemn-nigeria-attacks.html
"We condemn the unconscionable and inexcusable attacks on Nigerian churches and offer sincere condolences to the loved ones of those killed or injured,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said in a press release obtained by OnIslam.net on Monday, December 26.
"Only a strong demonstration of interfaith unity will show those behind the attacks that they will never achieve their goal of dividing society along religious lines."
Read the whole article at:
http://www.onislam.net/english/news/africa/455135-world-muslims-condemn-nigeria-attacks.html
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago condemns Norway bombings
(Chicago, IL -7/23/2011) - The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago condemns the acts of violence in Utoya and Oslo Norway, where both cities were targeted within a couple hours, and sends condolences to the victims and their families affected by such actions. Reports state that 80 lives were lost in the shootings in Utoya, where a youth camp was taking place and 7 lives in the bombing in Oslo in the city center.
The Council evokes the Holy Quran’s unequivocal condemnation of murder, which states:
"If anyone slays a human being . . . it shall be as though he had slain all mankind; whereas, if anyone saves a life, it shall be as though he had saved the lives of all mankind.” (5:32)
"This is a senseless act and we are horrified at the violence against innocent people", said Ahlam Jbara, Associate Director CIOGC
"The Muslim community in Illinois stands in solidarity with the Norwegian people in this tragedy. Our heartfelt condolences go to the families of the victims and to the leaders of Norway. We condemn in the strongest terms these acts of cowardice for which there is no justification", said Dr. Zaher Sahloul, Chairman CIOGC
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (www.ciogc.org) is a federation of over 50 mosques, Islamic schools and other Muslim organizations throughout the state of Illinois. The Council's member organizations collectively represent over 400,000 Muslims. The Council works to coordinate the activities of our member organizations as well as provide education, training, networking and advocacy to and on behalf of our member organizations and the Muslim community. Among the Council’s top priorities is to promote civic engagement among American Muslims towards the common good.
The Council evokes the Holy Quran’s unequivocal condemnation of murder, which states:
"If anyone slays a human being . . . it shall be as though he had slain all mankind; whereas, if anyone saves a life, it shall be as though he had saved the lives of all mankind.” (5:32)
"This is a senseless act and we are horrified at the violence against innocent people", said Ahlam Jbara, Associate Director CIOGC
"The Muslim community in Illinois stands in solidarity with the Norwegian people in this tragedy. Our heartfelt condolences go to the families of the victims and to the leaders of Norway. We condemn in the strongest terms these acts of cowardice for which there is no justification", said Dr. Zaher Sahloul, Chairman CIOGC
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (www.ciogc.org) is a federation of over 50 mosques, Islamic schools and other Muslim organizations throughout the state of Illinois. The Council's member organizations collectively represent over 400,000 Muslims. The Council works to coordinate the activities of our member organizations as well as provide education, training, networking and advocacy to and on behalf of our member organizations and the Muslim community. Among the Council’s top priorities is to promote civic engagement among American Muslims towards the common good.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Portland's Somali Muslim community unites to condemn alleged bomber
After an attempted terrorist attack was foiled Friday in Portland, Ahmed Ali wants only one thing: to tell the world that the portrait alleged attacker Mohamed Osman Mohamud painted of the Somali community is far from the truth.
"He ruined it for everybody," said Ali, 24, of Portland, as he stood outside Hashi Halal Market, a Somali grocery store owned by his brother in North Portland. "We are against it. Our religion says we cannot kill innocent people. This is the reason we left Somalia."
As news spread of Mohamud's alleged plan to detonate a bomb during Portland's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square, it sent shock waves throughout Portland's Somali community. Many, like Ali, asked themselves how a teenager from a well-known and progressive family could have chosen such a dark path.
Read the whole article at:
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/11/portlands_somali_community_uni.html
"He ruined it for everybody," said Ali, 24, of Portland, as he stood outside Hashi Halal Market, a Somali grocery store owned by his brother in North Portland. "We are against it. Our religion says we cannot kill innocent people. This is the reason we left Somalia."
As news spread of Mohamud's alleged plan to detonate a bomb during Portland's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square, it sent shock waves throughout Portland's Somali community. Many, like Ali, asked themselves how a teenager from a well-known and progressive family could have chosen such a dark path.
Read the whole article at:
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/11/portlands_somali_community_uni.html
Monday, February 01, 2010
U.K. Muslim group condemns terrorism
A leading Muslim organisation in Britain has issued a fatwa against suicide bombings and terrorism, declaring them un-Islamic.
Minhaj-ul-Quran, a Sufi organisation based in East London which advises the Government on how to combat radicalisation of Muslim youth, will launch the 600-page religious verdict tomorrow. It condemns the perpetrators of terrorist explosions and suicide bombings.
The document, written by Dr Muhammed Tahir-ul-Qadri, a former minister of Pakistan and friend of Benazir Bhutto, declares suicide bombings and terrorism as "totally un-Islamic". It is one of the most detailed and comprehensive documents of its kind to be published in Britain.
The fatwa, which was released in Pakistan last month, uses texts from the Koran and other Islamic writings to argue that attacks against innocent citizens are "absolutely against the teachings of Islam and that Islam does not permit such acts on any excuse, reason or pretext".
Read more at:
http://theindianmuslims.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=958&Itemid=2
Minhaj-ul-Quran, a Sufi organisation based in East London which advises the Government on how to combat radicalisation of Muslim youth, will launch the 600-page religious verdict tomorrow. It condemns the perpetrators of terrorist explosions and suicide bombings.
The document, written by Dr Muhammed Tahir-ul-Qadri, a former minister of Pakistan and friend of Benazir Bhutto, declares suicide bombings and terrorism as "totally un-Islamic". It is one of the most detailed and comprehensive documents of its kind to be published in Britain.
The fatwa, which was released in Pakistan last month, uses texts from the Koran and other Islamic writings to argue that attacks against innocent citizens are "absolutely against the teachings of Islam and that Islam does not permit such acts on any excuse, reason or pretext".
Read more at:
http://theindianmuslims.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=958&Itemid=2
Monday, November 09, 2009
Local Muslims Decry Ft. Hood shooter
Leaders of Chicagoland's Muslim community gathered here Saturday evening to celebrate, but they could not ignore the fact a fellow Muslim is believed to be responsible for Thursday's massacre in Fort Hood, Tex.
"When we have to encounter and hear of such horrific acts of violence, whether they be on the streets of Chicago, whether they be in Texas, they shudder and make us recoil," said Rami Nashashibi of the Inner City Muslim Action Network.
Read the whole article and watch the video at:
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/Chicago_area_muslim_leaders_decry_Fort_Hood_shooter_Major_Nidal_Malik_Hasan_fear_ethnic_religious_backlash
"When we have to encounter and hear of such horrific acts of violence, whether they be on the streets of Chicago, whether they be in Texas, they shudder and make us recoil," said Rami Nashashibi of the Inner City Muslim Action Network.
Read the whole article and watch the video at:
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/Chicago_area_muslim_leaders_decry_Fort_Hood_shooter_Major_Nidal_Malik_Hasan_fear_ethnic_religious_backlash
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Friday, November 06, 2009
Muslim American organizations denounce shootings at Fort Hood
Source: ISNA
(Washington, DC – November 06, 2009) Earlier yesterday a United States officer in the military identified as Army Major Malik Hasan reportedly shot and killed 12 American soldiers and wounded 31 others at Fort Hood in Texas.
The Muslim Public Affairs Council-DC (MPAC-DC), the Islamic Society of North America Office for Interfaith and Community Alliances (ISNA) and the American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Council (AMAFVAC) completely denounce this barbaric act of violence.
All three organizations unequivocally denounce the incident in the strongest terms possible and offer their deepest condolences to the victims and their loved ones. Further, they hope and expect that law enforcement officials will resolve this matter as swiftly and justly as possible.
Today at 10 am representatives from all three organizations will be holding a press conference in Washington DC. They will be joined by Congressional Representatives Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Andre Carson (D-IN).
The press conference will be held at the ISNA Interfaith office within the United Methodist Building, to discuss the matter further. The press conference address is 110 Maryland Ave, NE Suite 304, Washington, DC 20002.
[CONTACT: Abdul-Rashid Abdullah, 703-638-8219, islamicendorser@amafandvac.org]
http://www.isna.net/articles/News/Muslim-American-Organizations-Denounce-Shooting-Incident-at-Fort-Hood.aspx
(Washington, DC – November 06, 2009) Earlier yesterday a United States officer in the military identified as Army Major Malik Hasan reportedly shot and killed 12 American soldiers and wounded 31 others at Fort Hood in Texas.
The Muslim Public Affairs Council-DC (MPAC-DC), the Islamic Society of North America Office for Interfaith and Community Alliances (ISNA) and the American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Council (AMAFVAC) completely denounce this barbaric act of violence.
All three organizations unequivocally denounce the incident in the strongest terms possible and offer their deepest condolences to the victims and their loved ones. Further, they hope and expect that law enforcement officials will resolve this matter as swiftly and justly as possible.
Today at 10 am representatives from all three organizations will be holding a press conference in Washington DC. They will be joined by Congressional Representatives Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Andre Carson (D-IN).
The press conference will be held at the ISNA Interfaith office within the United Methodist Building, to discuss the matter further. The press conference address is 110 Maryland Ave, NE Suite 304, Washington, DC 20002.
[CONTACT: Abdul-Rashid Abdullah, 703-638-8219, islamicendorser@amafandvac.org]
http://www.isna.net/articles/News/Muslim-American-Organizations-Denounce-Shooting-Incident-at-Fort-Hood.aspx
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ISNA Condemns Attacks on Fort Hood Soldiers & Expresses Condolences to the Victims & Their Families
(Washington, DC, Nov. 5, 2009) The Islamic Society of North America condemns in the strongest terms the attack on soldiers at Fort Hood, resulting in the murder of at least a dozen soldiers and the wounding of many others. We express our deepest condolences to the victims and their families.
Although many details of the shooting are unknown at this time, it appears that the attack was led by a career soldier, Major Nidal Malik Hasan. The soldier who led this attack was either mentally unstable, or was motivated by a perverted ideology for which there can be no justification.
ISNA is proud of the many Muslim men and women who serve loyally in the United States military. We are grateful for the sacrifices made by all US soldiers, who represent the religious, racial and ethnic diversity of America, to defend the Constitution and our national security. ISNA, a faith endorser of US Muslim military chaplains, is proud of the service they provide, offering comfort and support to people of all faiths and beliefs. Just today, ISNA's chaplain endorser, Dr. Louay Safi, conducted a workshop at the US army base in Fort Bliss, Texas.
ISNA will be holding a press conference with national Muslim leaders to address this incident tomorrow morning. Time and location will be announced later tonight.
For more information, please contact
* Imam Mohamed Hagmagid Ali, Vice President of ISNA at: 571-437-4734 or 571-437-9566 or,
* Dr. Louay Safi, ISNA's Director of Communications and Leadership Development and chaplain endorser at: 317-679-6350.
Read the press release at:
http://www.isna.net/articles/News/ISNA-Condemns-Attacks-on-Fort-Hood-Soldiers-and-Expresses-Condolences-to-the-Victims-and-T.aspx
Although many details of the shooting are unknown at this time, it appears that the attack was led by a career soldier, Major Nidal Malik Hasan. The soldier who led this attack was either mentally unstable, or was motivated by a perverted ideology for which there can be no justification.
ISNA is proud of the many Muslim men and women who serve loyally in the United States military. We are grateful for the sacrifices made by all US soldiers, who represent the religious, racial and ethnic diversity of America, to defend the Constitution and our national security. ISNA, a faith endorser of US Muslim military chaplains, is proud of the service they provide, offering comfort and support to people of all faiths and beliefs. Just today, ISNA's chaplain endorser, Dr. Louay Safi, conducted a workshop at the US army base in Fort Bliss, Texas.
ISNA will be holding a press conference with national Muslim leaders to address this incident tomorrow morning. Time and location will be announced later tonight.
For more information, please contact
* Imam Mohamed Hagmagid Ali, Vice President of ISNA at: 571-437-4734 or 571-437-9566 or,
* Dr. Louay Safi, ISNA's Director of Communications and Leadership Development and chaplain endorser at: 317-679-6350.
Read the press release at:
http://www.isna.net/articles/News/ISNA-Condemns-Attacks-on-Fort-Hood-Soldiers-and-Expresses-Condolences-to-the-Victims-and-T.aspx
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MPAC Condemns 'Horrific Outburst of Violence' in Forth Hood, TX
Earlier today, a United States officer in the military identified as Army Major Malik Hasan reportedly shot and killed 12 American soldiers and wounded 31 others at Fort Hood in Texas.
SEE: "Obama on Fort Hood: 'Horrific Outburst of Violence'" (USA Today)
MPAC and the Muslim American community unequivocally condemn this heinous incident. We share the sentiment of our President, who called the Fort Hood attack "a horrific outburst of violence." We are in contact with law enforcement and U.S. federal government officials to gain more facts from this tragic incident and work together in dealing its aftermath.
"Our entire organization extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed as well as to those wounded and their loved ones," said Executive Director Salam Al-Marayati. "We stand in solidarity with law enforcement and the US military to maintain the safety and security of all Americans."
Read this news item at:
http://www.mpac.org/article.php?id=957
MPAC reaffirms its call to all members of American Muslim communities to be in contact with local law enforcement for the safety and security of their communities, their institutions, and their country.
SEE: "Obama on Fort Hood: 'Horrific Outburst of Violence'" (USA Today)
MPAC and the Muslim American community unequivocally condemn this heinous incident. We share the sentiment of our President, who called the Fort Hood attack "a horrific outburst of violence." We are in contact with law enforcement and U.S. federal government officials to gain more facts from this tragic incident and work together in dealing its aftermath.
"Our entire organization extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed as well as to those wounded and their loved ones," said Executive Director Salam Al-Marayati. "We stand in solidarity with law enforcement and the US military to maintain the safety and security of all Americans."
Read this news item at:
http://www.mpac.org/article.php?id=957
MPAC reaffirms its call to all members of American Muslim communities to be in contact with local law enforcement for the safety and security of their communities, their institutions, and their country.
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U.S. Muslims Condemn Attack at Fort Hood
U.S. Muslims Condemn Attack at Fort Hood
Posted 11/5/2009 6:15:00 PM
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/5/09) - A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy group tonight condemned an attack on Fort Hood military base in Texas that left at least 12 people dead.
In a statement, the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said:
“We condemn this cowardly attack in the strongest terms possible and ask that the perpetrators be punished to the full extent of the law. No religious or political ideology could ever justify or excuse such wanton and indiscriminate violence. The attack was particularly heinous in that it targeted the all-volunteer army that protects our nation. American Muslims stand with our fellow citizens in offering both prayers for the victims and sincere condolences to the families of those killed or injured.”
Along with innumerable condemnations of terror, CAIR has in the past launched an online anti-terror petition drive called “Not in the Name of Islam,” initiated a television public service announcement (PSA) campaign against religious extremism and coordinated a “fatwa,” or Islamic religious ruling, against terrorism and extremism.
SEE: CAIR’s Anti-Terrorism Campaigns
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. 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.com; CAIR Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-488-8787 or 202-341-4171, E-Mail: arubin@cair.com
Read the press release online at:
http://www.cair.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?ArticleID=26126&&name=n&&currPage=1
Posted 11/5/2009 6:15:00 PM
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/5/09) - A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy group tonight condemned an attack on Fort Hood military base in Texas that left at least 12 people dead.
In a statement, the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said:
“We condemn this cowardly attack in the strongest terms possible and ask that the perpetrators be punished to the full extent of the law. No religious or political ideology could ever justify or excuse such wanton and indiscriminate violence. The attack was particularly heinous in that it targeted the all-volunteer army that protects our nation. American Muslims stand with our fellow citizens in offering both prayers for the victims and sincere condolences to the families of those killed or injured.”
Along with innumerable condemnations of terror, CAIR has in the past launched an online anti-terror petition drive called “Not in the Name of Islam,” initiated a television public service announcement (PSA) campaign against religious extremism and coordinated a “fatwa,” or Islamic religious ruling, against terrorism and extremism.
SEE: CAIR’s Anti-Terrorism Campaigns
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. 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.com; CAIR Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-488-8787 or 202-341-4171, E-Mail: arubin@cair.com
Read the press release online at:
http://www.cair.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?ArticleID=26126&&name=n&&currPage=1
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The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago Denounce Shooting Incident at Fort Hood
Friday November 6, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kiran Ansari
Interim Executive Director
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago
231 S. State Street, Suite 300,
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Phone: (312) 506.0070
Fax: (312) 506.0077
director@ciogc.org
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago Denounce Shooting Incident at Fort Hood
(Chicago, IL – November 06, 2009) - Earlier yesterday a United States officer in the military identified as Army Major Malik Hasan reportedly shot and killed 12 American soldiers and wounded 31 others at Fort Hood in Texas.
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago strongly denounces this senseless attack at Fort Hood and expresses its heart-felt condolences and prayers of support to for the families of the victims and for the injured veterans.
In this time of tragedy, CIOGC calls on Americans of all walks of life to unite in standing by the families of the deceased and offering aid and comfort to all those directly affected including donating blood to the dozens injured and currently hospitalized.
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago is a federation of 54 mosques and Muslim organizations throughout Illinois. The Council's mission is to unify the diverse American-Muslim community in Illinois, to strengthen and sustain Muslim institutions and individuals through programming that builds skills and capacity and to organize and mobilize the 400,000 American-Muslims in Illinois to work in collaboration with the broader community to advance the common good.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kiran Ansari
Interim Executive Director
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago
231 S. State Street, Suite 300,
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Phone: (312) 506.0070
Fax: (312) 506.0077
director@ciogc.org
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago Denounce Shooting Incident at Fort Hood
(Chicago, IL – November 06, 2009) - Earlier yesterday a United States officer in the military identified as Army Major Malik Hasan reportedly shot and killed 12 American soldiers and wounded 31 others at Fort Hood in Texas.
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago strongly denounces this senseless attack at Fort Hood and expresses its heart-felt condolences and prayers of support to for the families of the victims and for the injured veterans.
In this time of tragedy, CIOGC calls on Americans of all walks of life to unite in standing by the families of the deceased and offering aid and comfort to all those directly affected including donating blood to the dozens injured and currently hospitalized.
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago is a federation of 54 mosques and Muslim organizations throughout Illinois. The Council's mission is to unify the diverse American-Muslim community in Illinois, to strengthen and sustain Muslim institutions and individuals through programming that builds skills and capacity and to organize and mobilize the 400,000 American-Muslims in Illinois to work in collaboration with the broader community to advance the common good.
Our Vision
United Muslim Fund of Illinois
E-NEWSLETTER
VOLUNTEER
