In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 9/11/01
U.S. MUSLIMS CONDEMN TERRORIST ATTACKS
(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) - The American Muslim Political Coordination
Council (AMPCC), today condemned the apparent terrorist attacks in New York and
Washington and offered condolences to the families of those who were killed or
injured.
The AMPCC statement read in part:
"American Muslims utterly condemn what are apparently vicious and
cowardly acts of terrorism against innocent civilians. We join with all
Americans in calling for the swift apprehension and punishment of the
perpetrators. No political cause could ever be assisted by such immoral
acts."
Leaders of the American Muslim Political Coordination
Council (AMPCC) held a meeting in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, September 11,
2001, to issue the following points related to the terrorist attacks:
1) We assert unequivocal condemnation based on our religious
values and our identity as American Muslims;
2) We do not need to defend every maniacal incident emanating from the Muslim
world or the Muslim community, just as other religious groups need not defend
their extremists;
3) We offer compassion to the victims and solidarity with all Americans in the
face of danger;
4) Notwithstanding the disbelief that anyone following the faith of Islam could
commit such a heinous crime, we condemn the act regardless of the identity of
the perpetrators;
5) We deplore the irresponsible reporting that twists the realities and
complexities of the Muslim world in order to project only anti-American
sentiment during this disturbing period when we are all attempting to move
beyond the state of mourning for the national tragedy;
6) We warn against opportunists who will exploit the misery and hysteria of the
public in order to promote a political agenda aimed at tarnishing the name of
Islam and Muslims;
7) We should not diminish our resolve to be active in protecting the civil
liberties of all Americans and struggling for justice both locally and globally;
8) We need to organize activities to help the victims medically, psychologically
and in every other way we can.
American Muslim Alliance (AMA) Condemns
Terrorist Attack
(Newark, California: 9/11/01) The American Muslim Alliance, a national civic
education organization, condemned today's terrorist attacks in New York and
Washington in the "strongest terms".
Dr. Agha Saeed, the national Chair of the American Muslim
Alliance, Stated:
"These attacks are against both divine and human laws and
we condemn them in the strongest terms. The Muslim Americans join the nation in
calling for swift apprehension and stiff punishment of the perpetrators, and
offer our sympathies to the victims and their families."
Contact:Ph:(510) 872 - 8013 E-mail: ama@amaweb.org
AMC Deplores The Attacks on the World Trade Center and the
Pentagon
(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) The American Muslim Council (AMC)
strongly condemns this morning's plane attacks on the World Trade Center and the
Pentagon and expresses deep sorrow for Americans that were injured and killed.
AMC sends out its condolence to all victims of this cowardly terrorist attack.
There is no cause that justifies this type of an immoral and inhumane act that
has affected so many innocent American lives. AMC supports all efforts of the
investigation in order to track down the people responsible for this tragic act
of terrorism.
The American Muslim Political Coordination Council (AMPCC) issued a statement
which reads:
"American Muslims utterly condemn what are apparently vicious and cowardly
acts of terrorism against innocent civilians. We join with all Americans in
calling for the swift apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators. No
Political cause could ever be assisted by such immoral acts."
The AMPCC consists of AMC, Council on American-Islamic Relations, American
Muslim Alliance and Muslim Public Affairs Council.
Donate Blood To Help The Innocent Victims
(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) The American Muslim Council calls
upon the members of the Muslim community to come together at this tragic time
where so many of our fellow Americans have been killed and injured. This
American tragedy affects all of us and we should do whatever we can do help save
lives of the injured victims. AMC encourages Islamic Centers to start blood
drive campaigns and encourages everyone to visit hospitals and medical centers
in the capitol and New York City to donate much needed blood to those who are
required to receive immediate medical assistance.
AMC Seeks Assistance From Law Enforcement Agencies To
Protect All Americans
(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) The American Muslim Council (AMC) is
urging all Muslims to come together in this time of tragedy. AMC today condemned
the cowardly terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington and expressed its
condolences to the families of innocent people killed. This horrific violent
incident disturbs American Muslims.
AMC wants all law enforcement officials to be cognizant of the fact that at
times like these, there are some acts of violence perpetrated against Islamic
Centers and Muslims of our communities. We are confident that authorities will
protect all men, women and children. We hope to prevent the acts of violence
directed towards Muslims and Islamic Centers. American Muslims experienced
violent attacks and verbal harassment in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City
Bombing when our fellow citizens rushed to judgment about the perpetrators of
the crime. We urge our fellow Americans not to be quick to stereotype Muslims,
who are also suffering at this traumatic time. We, like all Americans, want to
feel secure and want to see the perpetrators brought to justice. Enough innocent
lives have been killed today.
Contact: Farkhunda Ali, Communications Director
(202) 789-2262 ext. 205, farkhunda@amconline.org
American Muslims for Jerusalem Condemns the Terrorist Attacks
(Washington, DC 9/11/01) - Joining the Muslim community around the
country, the Washington based American Muslims for Jerusalem (AMJ) is
appalled and strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington,
and other parts of the country. AMJ sends out its deepest condolences to
the families of the victims of these cowardly attacks.
As Muslims we utterly deplore these heinous and barbaric acts and hope for the
quick apprehension and swift applications of justice. We also urge the media to
exercise restraint, act responsibly when reporting, and not rush to judgment.
Until the perpetrators are identified and brought to justice, all media reports
should be accurate, restraint, and sensitive.
AMJ calls on Muslims nationwide to offer every assistance they can to help the
victims of today's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. Muslims in
local communities should take the following IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
* Muslim medical professionals are asked to go to the scenes of the attacks to
offer aid and comfort to the victims.
* Muslim relief agencies should contact their counterparts to offer support in
the recovery efforts.
* Individual Muslims should donate blood by contacting the local office of the
Red Cross. (Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.) They should also send donations to those
relief agencies that are on the scene of the attacks.
American Muslims for Jerusalem
Tel (202)548-4200, Fax (202)548-4201
MUSLIMS ASKED TO OFFER HELP FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
(WASHINGTON,
DC - 9/11/2001) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling on Muslims nationwide to offer whatever
assistance they can to help the victims of today's terrorist attacks in New York
and Washington, D.C.
Muslims in local communities
should take the following IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
*
Muslim medical professionals are asked to go to the scenes of the attacks to
offer aid and comfort to the victims.
* Muslim
relief agencies should contact their counterparts to offer support in the
recovery efforts.
* Individual Muslims should donate
blood by contacting the local office of the Red Cross. (Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.)
They should also send donations to those relief agencies that are on the scene
of the attacks.
MUSLIMS OFFER HELP FOR VICTIMS
OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) - The Council
on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a prominent Washington-based Islamic
advocacy group, is calling on Muslims nationwide to offer whatever assistance
they can to help the victims of today's terrorist attacks in New York and
Washington, D.C.
In an alert to the American Muslim community, CAIR suggested that the following
actions be taken:
- Muslim medical professionals are asked to go to the scenes
of the attacks to offer aid and comfort to the victims.
- Muslim relief agencies should contact their counterparts to
offer support in the recovery efforts.
- Individual Muslims should donate blood by contacting the
local office of the Red Cross. (Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.) They should also send
donations to those relief agencies that are on the scene of the attacks.
CAIR's alert asked community members to report incidents of
anti-Muslim harassment or attacks. It also suggested steps to take to increase
security around mosques and Islamic centers. (In the first few days following
the 1995 attack on the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma, Muslims reported
more than 200 incidents of harassment, threats and actual violence. CAIR has
already received reports of harassment and attacks against Muslims who wear
Islamic attire.)
Security precautions suggested by CAIR's alert include:
- Those who wear Islamic attire should consider staying out
of public areas for the immediate future.
- Request additional police patrols in the vicinity of
mosques.
- Post mosque members at entrances and parking areas during
prayer times.
- Report suspicious packages to police.
- Document descriptions of suspicious people or vehicles.
There are an estimated seven million Muslims in America and
some 1.2 billion worldwide. Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in
this country and around the world.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ISNA CONDEMNS TERRORIST ATTACKS
(Plainfield, IN - 9/11/2001) - The Islamic Society of North
America (ISNA) joins Muslim Americans and all Americans in expressing its
deep sorrow over the apparently deliberate air-crashes in New York and
Washington, DC that have led to the loss of countless innocent lives.
ISNA joins Muslim organizations throughout North America in
condemning theses apparent terrorist attacks and calls upon Muslim Americans to
come forward with their skills and resources to help alleviate the sufferings of
the affected people and their families.
ISNA condemns these apparently senseless acts of terrorism
against innocent civilians, which will only be counterproductive to any agenda
the perpetrators may have had in mind. No political cause could ever be assisted
by such immoral acts.
We join with all Americans in calling for the swift
apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators, and call upon our justice
system to maintain strict standards of justice and fairness in these trying
times.
We also urge the media to exercise restraint, and to act
responsibly when reporting on these terrorist attacks. Until the perpetrators
are brought to justice, all media reports should be accurate, restrained and
sensitive. Let us pray to God that He may Guide us all to keep firm in following
our principles and offer relief to the victims of violence wherever they may be.
- END -
CONTACT: Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, Secretary General of ISNA
TEL: 317-839-8157 ext 222 Email: info@isna.net
Signatories:
American Muslim Alliance, American Muslim Council, Association
of Muslim Scientists and Engineers, Association of Muslim Social Scientists,
Council on American-Islamic Relations, Islamic Medical Association of North
America, Islamic Circle of North America, Islamic Society of North America,
Ministry of Imam W. Deen Mohammed, Muslim American Society, Muslim Public
Affairs Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 9/11/01
The
Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), condemns in the strongest possible
way the heinous and horrific acts of terrorism that occurred in New York City
and Washington, D.C.,
this morning.
The
American Muslim community is united in its support to the law enforcement
agencies in bringing the culprits to justice. We join our fellow citizens in
this moment of grief and sorrow.
We
urge all to donate blood for the victims at their local blood centers.
Our hearts are with those who have lost loved ones in this terrible
tragedy and our prayers are with the departed souls.
URGENT APPEAL, PLEASE HELP, WE NEED MEDICAL
PROFESSIONALS AND NURSES VOLUNTEER TO PROVIDE HELP FOR THE VICTIMS IN NYC
ICNA RELIEF WILL PROVIDE FOOD AND RESIDENCE,
PLEASE DONATE BLOOD FOR THE VICTIMS
CONTACT
US AT 718 658 7028, ICNA Relief, 166-26 89th Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432
For Immediate Release
September 11, 2001
AMERICAN MUSLIMS CONDEMN TERRORIST ATTACKS
Islamic Shura (Consultative) Council of
Southern California (ISCSC)
on the behalf of all Masajid (Mosques) and
Muslim community in Southern California joining Muslims around the country to
condemns the latest cowardly acts of terrorism against innocent civilians.
We join with all our fellow Americans in
calling for the swift apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators. No
cause could ever be assisted by such immoral acts."
We offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences
to the families of the
victims of those who were killed or injured. We pray to God, the Cherisher of
all people to bestow His mercy upon all & help us in patience to overcome
this catastrophe. We pray that those who love God will take this opportunity
to put their hands together to bring the values of love, decency, fairness and
Justice back into our lives.
We also urge the media to exercise restraint,
and to act responsibly when reporting on these terrorist attacks. Until the
perpetrators are brought to justice, all media reports should be accurate,
restrained and sensitive.
The Islamic Shura Council is inviting all
religious leaders of all faiths to a prayer meeting at the City of Pasadena
Auditorium at 11:00 am on East Green Street. Many religious leaders of all
faiths have already accepted to participate.
Contact: Dr. Yahia Abdul Rahman, Chairman of
ISCSC at: (626) 255-2181
PRESS RELEASE: MUSLIM THINK TANK
CONDEMNS APPARENT TERRORIST ATTACKS
Minaret of Freedom Institute
4323 Rosedale Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!!!!
Contact: Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad, Ph.D.
301-907-0947
MUSLIM THINK TANK CONDEMNS APPARENT TERRORIST
ATTACKS ASKS MUSLIMS TO DONATE BLOOD AND MONEY TO AID VICTIMS AND FAMILIES
Bethesda, MD (September 11, 2001). The
Minaret of Freedom Institute, a Washington, DC area Islamic policy research
institute today condemned the attacks on the World Trade Center and the
Pentagon. Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad, President of the organization, denounced the
attacks and expressed condolences for the victims and their families.
"For American Muslims the unprecedented coordinated attacks on the World
Trade Center and the Pentagon is a triple tragedy," Ahmad said.
"As Americans, our country is under attack. As Muslims, the tragedy
of attacks on noncombatants is anathema to us. Finally, as the 'usual
suspects' in a situation of this type we must be concerned with a new
acceleration of persecution against us and our families."
Ahmad noted that a number of Muslim organizations
have already stepped forward to serve as good neighbors. Both the
Islamic-American Zakat Foundation, a Bethesda, Maryland charitable organization
and the American Muslim Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia NGO are organizing
blood drives to help out with the crisis caused by the violence. Ahmad also
acknowledged the care being given by local law enforcement agencies to protect
all citizens from violent acts that might be sparked by frustration over this
morning's attacks. In particular he noted special efforts by the
Montgomery County police in Maryland to contact Muslim organizations.
Ahmad expressed concern that amid recent vilification of the American Muslim
community by commentators Daniel Pipes and Steven Emerson, the FBI has recently
devoted resources to shutting down Islamic web sites when such resources might
have been better allocated to protect against problems like today's attacks.
"I hope the authorities will be able to identify the planners and
perpetrators of these crimes and bring them to justice," Ahmad said.
The Minaret of Freedom Institute (MFI), located
in the Washington, DC area, is dedicated to research and educational efforts
regarding Islamic law and Muslim history. MFI summarizes its purposes as:
to "counter distortions and misconceptions about Islamic law and practice;
demonstrate the Islamic origins of [certain] modern values ...; expose both
American and Islamic world Muslims to free market thought; [and] advance the
status of Muslim peoples maligned by a hostile environment in the West and
oppressed by repressive political regimes in the East." Dr. Imad-ad-Dean
Ahmad is co-editor with Ahmed Yousef of Islam and the West: A Dialog.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 9/11/01
SHARI'A SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA (SSANA) CONDEMNS
TERRORIST ATTACKS
(Detroit, MI - 9/11/2001) The Shari'a Scholars Association of
North America (SSANA) strongly condemn this morning's plane attacks on the World
Trade Center and the Pentagon and expresses its deep sorrow for Americans that
were injured and killed. SSANA send out its condolence to all victims of
this cowardly terrorist attack. There is no cause that justifies this type
of an immoral and inhumane act that has affected so many innocent Amercian
lives. SSANA supports all efforts to investigate and immediately capture the
evil persons responsible for these immoral can cowardly acts. Certainly,
there is no justification for these acts from either an Islamic perspective or,
in truth, from the perspective of any other moral and freedom-loving people.
These acts diminish the freedom of all Americans, including American Muslims.
Our condolence go out to all of the victims of these inhumane acts. 9/11
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