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>From: "Center for the Study of Islam & Democracy (CSID)" <csid-updates>
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>Subject: Upcoming statement on Sept. 11
>Date: 7 Sep 2002 18:03:18 -0000
>
>Dear Friends & Colleagues:
>
>The attached statement rejecting violence and terrorism will be issued to
>the press on Monday, Sept. 9, 2002. The anniversary of the tragic attacks
>of 9/11 will be a great opportunity for Muslims and scholars of Islam to
>denounce terrorism, and to make it clear that Islam does not condone the
>killing of innocent civilians, under any circumstances.
>
>If you wish to add your name, please send me an e-mail at
>[log in to unmask] ASAP (but no later than noon Monday 9
>September).
>
>With warm greetings and salaam.
>
>
>Radwan A. Masmoudi
>Executive Director
>CSID
>www.islam-democracy.org
>Tel. 202-251-3036
>
>____________________________________________________________________________
>_________________________________________________________
>
>Below is a statement rejecting violence and terrorism, especially in the
>name of Islam. It will be issued on Sept. 11, 2002, and has been signed by
>many prominent American Muslims, and Muslims and scholars of Islam from all
>over the world.
>
>****************************************************************************
>**
>
>September 11, 2002
>
>
>
>STATEMENT REJECTING TERRORISM
>
>
>As American Muslims and scholars of Islam, we wish to restate our
>conviction that peace and justice constitute the basic principles of the
>Muslim faith. We wish again to state unequivocally that neither the
>al-Qaeda organization nor Usama bin Laden represents Islam or reflects
>Muslim beliefs and practice. Rather, groups like al-Qaeda have misused and
>abused Islam in order to fit their own radical and indeed anti-Islamic
>agenda. Usama bin Laden and al-Qaeda's actions are criminal, misguided and
>counter to the true teachings of Islam. We call on people of all faiths
>not to judge Islam by the actions of a few.
>
>We believe in justice and peace for both Israelis and Palestinians. We are
>convinced that security for Israel can only be achieved by justice for
>Palestinians. Today, a modicum of justice requires the establishment of an
>independent Palestinian state through the exercise of Palestinian
>self-determination. We believe that the continued occupation of
>Palestinian territories, and Israel's repeated disregard of international
>law, have made life in the occupied territories unbearable. We say most
>clearly, however, that the killing of innocent civilians, whether
>Christian, Muslim, or Jewish, is always wrong and is forbidden in Islamic
>law and ethics. Illegitimate means can never be justified by a desirable
>or noble goal.
>
>On this first anniversary of the tragedy of September 11, we call on all
>people of conscience to denounce violence and to work peacefully for the
>creation of a better world. We also urge our government leaders to work
>for peace, justice, liberty, and democracy around the globe.
>
>
>Signatures:
>
>Name Affiliation/Institution*
>
>Radwan Masmoudi Center for the Study of Islam & Democracy
>
>Abdulwahab Alkebsi Center for the Study of Islam & Democracy
>
>Louay Safi Center for Balanced Development
>
>Muqtedar Khan Adrian College
>
>Jamal Barzinji International Institute for Islamic Thought
>
>Abdulaziz Sachedina University of Virginia
>
>Najah Kadhim International Forum for Islamic Dialogue, London
>
>Aziz al-Taee Iraqi American Council
>
>Sheila Musaji The American Muslim
>
>Shahed Amanullah United Muslims of America, Fremont, CA
>
>Omar Bouderdaben North Austin Muslim Community Center
>
>Nor Azurah Zakaria Sisters-in-Islam Forum Malaysia
>
>Shaikh Kabir Helminski The Mevlevi Order, The Threshold Society
>
>Kamran A. Bokhari The University of Texas at Austin,
>
>Robert D. Crane Center for Understanding Islam
>
>Gray Henry Fons Vitae/Islamic Texts Society
>
>Ahmed Abdalla Islam-on-line
>
>Avis Asiye Allman Independent Scholar, New York City
>
>Mahin Khatami Medical Scientist
>
>Asma Afsaruddin University of Notre Dame
>
>Mahir Haroun Reliable Financial Services, LLC
>
>Hajj Muhammad Legenhausen Qom, Iran
>
>Mohammed Sharif University of Rhode Island
>
>Mahmoud Sadri Texas Woman's University
>
>M. Mobin Shorish Prof. Emeritus, Urbana, Il
>
>Abdelhamid Lotfi Mohammed V University, Rabat - MOROCCO
>
>Mokhtar Benabdallaoui University of Hassan II - Morocco
>
>Lily Yazdi (Individual)
>
>Zaineb Istrabadi Indiana University
>
>S. Abdallah Schleifer Adham Center, American University in Cairo
>
>A. Nooruddeen Durkee Green Mountain School
>
>Noora I. Durkee Green Mountain School
>
>Syed Nasar University of Kentucky
>
>Louis Cantori University of Maryland - Baltimore College
>
>Charles E. Butterworth University of Maryland
>
>John Esposito Georgetown University
>
>Tamara Sonn College of Williams and Mary
>
>Antony T. Sullivan Fund for American Studies
>
>John Duke Anthony National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
>
>Loucia Isaac Seropian Haigazian University - Beirut
>
>Nancy Roberts Amman, Jordan
>
>John O. Voll Georgetown University
>
>David Osgood Cairo, Egypt
>
>Mary Ann Fadae Christian Theological Seminary
>
>Fred Dallmayr University of Notre Dame.
>
>Jillian Schwedler University of Maryland
>
>David Burrell University of Notre Dame
>
>Robert Olson University of Kentucky
>
>Moina Noor AMILA, Bay area, California
>
>A.S. Hashim, MD Islamic Education Center, Potomac, MD
>
>Daniel Micallef Univ. of Texas in Austin
>
>Svend A. White CSID, Doha, Qatar
>
>Amina Rasul Magbassa Kita Foundation, Philippines
>
>Hassan Shi Aga Khan University
>
>Mirza Moin Baig Houston Mosque, TX
>
>Mohammed el-Sheikh US Air Force
>
>Kama L. Abdul-Khalik Muslim Students Association
>
>Arshad Khan National Press Club
>
>Lobna Ismail Connecting Cultures
>
>Muhammad Sannah Islamic Society of W. Maryland
>
>Ikbal Akhtar Tulane University
>
>Hasan Mohamed Islamic Center of Irving
>
>H. Anjim Khan al-Huda School/Islamicbookstore.com
>
>Ismail Abdul Alim al-Fajr Masjid
>
>Sulayman Abdul-Mussawer Masjid an-Nur, Boston, MA
>
>Ali A. Aatz Islamic Association of Greater Hartford
>
>Rashid Makhdoom American Muslim Council
>
>Tooba Mayel Alexandria, VA
>
>Khursheed Mallick IMANA
>
>M. Salim Chowdhrey, MD Livingston, NJ
>
>Mehar N Chowdhrey MD Livingston, NJ
>
>Mohamed Osman Charlotte, NC
>
>Mohamed Jarbu Charlotte, NC
>
>Manzoor Husain Durham, NC
>
>Muhammad Sayeed ICNA, New York
>
>Ashraf Khan New York
>
>Muhammad Feroz Orlando, FL
>
>M. Husam Arkansas
>
>Masood A. Sheikh N. Andover, MA
>
>Katam Falou Maple Grove, MN
>
>Karim Pathan Raleigh, NC
>
>Shoukat Ali ISCJ, New Jersey
>
>Aishe Syed Richmond, BC
>
>Michael Wolfe Santa Cruz, CA
>
>Ridwanur Rahman Olney, MD
>
>Areeb Quasem Silver Spring, MD
>
>Rana Khandekar Atlanta, GA
>
>Mariam Kazemi Islamic Relief, Los Angeles, CA
>
>Rahmatullah Syed Montpellier, VT
>
>Shan Haq Pakistan
>
>Tabasum Saeed Edison, NJ
>
>Bibi A. Khan Farmingdale, NY
>
>A. L. Poonawalla No. Brunswick, NJ
>
>David Haula Fairfax, VA
>
>Quarashia al-Shehab Dar-ul-Islah, NJ
>
>Akber Mohammed Masjid al-Madina, OH
>
>Najib Abdul-Haq Atlanta, GA
>
>Shamiul Islam Nashville, TN
>
>Hamid Saeed Pakistan
>
>Inayat I. Lalani AMC - Dallas Fort Worth Chapter
>
>Maliha Mohiuddin Manlius, New York
>
>Jawaid Ahsah Nashville, TN
>
>Abeda Haque Muslim Community Center of MD
>
>S. Arif Rizvi IMA
>
>Ahsan Siddiq ISNA
>
>Syed Ahmed ISNA
>
>Mariyam Imran ISNA
>
>Khalid Chatta MCCGP/ISNA
>
>Abdul Rahman Rasheed Masjid al-Islam, CT
>
>Kareem Irfan Chicago, IL
>
>Hamza Kashif Alexandria Comm. Co.
>
>Samira Hussein Muslims of Montgomery County
>
>Ismail Obeidallah Bowie, MD
>
>Aftab Mack AMAL press (UK)
>
>Ramzieh Azmeh ISNA
>
>Shali al-Khatib NIH
>
>Ayesha Mohamed NYC, NY
>
>Michael Toler SUNY Binghamton
>
>Mohamed Nimer Council on American-Islamic Relations
>
>Mediha Ozdindar Orange, California
>
>Imam Talal Eid Islamic Center of New England, Quincy, MA
>
>Osman Bakar Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding
>
>Wanda Krause University of Exeter
>
>Gasser Auda Islamic American University
>
>Mohammed Abu-Nimer American University
>
>Rachid Tlemçani Institute of Political Science, Algiers, Algeria
>
>Mahjabeen Islam, M.D. United Muslim Association of Toledo
>
>Janet McElligott Washington, DC
>
>Val Moghadam Director, Women's Studies, Illinois State University
>
>Aslam Abdullah Editor, the Minaret and the Muslim Observer
>
>Amir Hussain California State University, Northridge
>
>Mustafa Amier
>
>Haytham Mouzahem Al-Mustaqbal newspaper, Beirut-Lebanon
>
>Aly R. Abuzaakouk ARA Media Services
>
>Michael Kirtley President, The Friendship Caravan, Inc.
>
>Khaled Abou El Fadl UCLA School of Law, Los Angeles, CA
>
>Rima Pavalko University of Maryland
>
>
>
>
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>
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>
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Al-salaamu alaykum wa rahmat-Allaahi wa barakaatuhu (Peace be upon you,
and the mercy of Allaah and His blessings).
With the very best of good wishes,
Musa Amadu Pembo
Glasgow,
Scotland
UK.
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Da’wah is to convey the message with wisdom and with good words. We should
give the noble and positive message of Islam. We should try to emphasize
more commonalities and explain the difference without getting into
theological arguments and without claiming the superiority of one position
over the other. There is a great interest among the people to know about
Islam and we should do our best to give the right message.
May Allah,Subhana Wa Ta'Ala,guide us all to His Sirat Al-Mustaqim (Righteous
Path).May He protect us from the evils of this life and the hereafter.May
Allah,Subhana Wa Ta'Ala,grant us entrance to paradise .
We ask Allaah the Most High, the All-Powerful, to teach us that which will
benefit us, and to benefit us by that which we learn. May Allaah Subhanahu
Wa Ta'ala grant blessings and peace to our Prophet Muhammad and his family
and
companions..Amen.
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