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CAIR Bulletin – July 21, 2005
NY Muslim leaders offer condolences
to British Consul-General
NEW YORK, NY - July 21, 2005: The New York office of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) organized a meeting today between British Consul-General in New York Sir Philip Thomas and New York Muslim leaders.
The Muslim leaders met with Sir Philip and signed the book of condolences for the recent terror attacks in London. They discussed Muslim condemnation of the attacks and expressed solidarity with the British people.
"Muslims around the world stand in sympathy and solidarity with all those affected by this tragedy," said CAIR-NY Executive Director Wissam Nasr, who participated in today's meeting.
Groups expressing their condolences included CAIR-NY, and:
Arab Muslim American Federation
ICNA-Relief
Arab American Association
Masjid Abideen
Masjid Beit Al-Jannah
Islamic Cultural Center of New York
Mid-Manhattan Mosque
Masjid Alhamdulilah
Masjid Rahman
Bosnian-Herzogovinian Muslim Center
Muslim American Society-NY
South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow
National Association of Muslim Lawyers
The Sikh Coalition,
United American Muslim Association
MPAC News – July 21, 2005
Muslim youth across America unite against ideology of hatred
Washington, D.C., -July 21, 2005: In response to the latest terrorist attacks in London, young Muslim leaders across the country issued a statement today condemning all acts of terrorism and the ideology of hatred that fuels them. The Muslim Public Affairs Council mobilized this effort to issue the collective statement, which reads:
"This afternoon, the world witnessed a second terrorist attack on London. In light of these hostile events, we Muslim American students and youth stand united in condemning all acts of terror and the burgeoning war on ideas. We refuse to remain silent while others claiming to represent Islam preach an ideology of hatred. Islam does not tolerate the use of terrorism for any purpose, regardless of who the aggressors are and what their justifications might be. This sensitive time calls for solidarity not only for the people of London but for the international community, regardless of race or faith, to oppose the evil of terrorism.
"As part of this campaign, the Muslim Students Association-National, a coalition of Muslim student organizations in universities across America and Canada, has pledged to be steadfast in combating this ideology of hatred. MSA-National President Mohamed Sheibani said, ‘Muslim students across the country condemn today’s attacks in London and all terrorism irrespective of its motivation or perpetrator. We believe that these attacks are cowardly and barbaric and we call upon all people of conscience to stand with us in speaking out against these crimes against humanity.’
"The voice of American Muslim youth is essential at this tenuous time, and we will rise to the occasion of making our values heard. It is our duty to work for the cause of our future, and we will do so with a noble vision. We seek to cultivate a culture of pluralism, tolerance and coexistence for the advancement of all people.
"This ongoing campaign is currently endorsed by Muslim student organizations and communities in over 30 individual universities across the nation. Those interested in signing on to this statement can email youthagainsthate@mpac.org and become involved."
Sincerely,
Muslim Public Service Network
Muslim Students Association-National
Albany Medical College
Bates College
Boston College
Cornell University Muslim Educational and Cultural Association
Georgetown University
George Washington University
Georgia Perimeter College
Hudson Valley Community College
Islamic Alliance for Justice, GWU
Islamic Community of Emerson College
Islamic Society of Boston University
Mount Holyoke College
North Carolina State University
Northwestern University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Seton Hall University
Simmons College
Sisters United at Boston University
State University of New York at Albany
Syracuse University
Union College
University of California at Berkeley
University of California at Hastings, College of Law, Association of Muslim Law Students
University of California at Los Angeles
University of California at Santa Barbara
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of New Hampshire
University of Southern California
University of Texas at Austin
University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
MPAC News – July 21, 2005
MPAC condemns second attack on London
Washington, D.C. – July 21, 2005: This afternoon in London, “incidents” at three Underground stations and on one public bus caused British police to heighten security and shut down the stations. Three small explosive devices went off, but no casualties have been officially reported. Two weeks to the day, these seemingly-copycat terrorist acts follow the July 7 bombings of three subway stations and one double-decker bus that killed 56 people. The Muslim Public Affairs Council condemns the repeated terrorist aggression in London.
British officials have not yet determined who the perpetrators are, but last week’s discovery that four British Muslims were responsible for the July 7 attacks prompts MPAC to urge the American Muslim community to continue to maintain vigilance and protect the security of our mosques, our communities and our nation. MPAC continues to collaborate with American Muslim institutions to carry out the National Grassroots Campaign to Fight Terrorism (SEE: www.mpac.org/atc), and urges the British people to sustain their domestic counterterrorism efforts as well.
As a representative of mainstream American Muslims, MPAC reminds the international community during this sensitive time that Islam does not tolerate the use of terrorism for any purpose, regardless of who the aggressors are and what their justifications might be. It is a time for solidarity, not division, for the people of London and for the American people, regardless of race or faith, to fight against the evil of terrorism.
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