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CAIR Welcomes Elimination of Osama Bin Laden
Reminds Muslims "the United States is not at war with Islam"
by CAIR-LA
America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization
May 2, 2011 |
(ANAHEIM, CA, 5/1/2011) - A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today welcomed the announcement of the elimination of Osama bin Laden as a threat to America and the world.
In a statement issued following President Obama's announcement of bin Laden's death, the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) said:
"We join our fellow citizens in welcoming the announcement that Osama bin Laden has been eliminated as a threat to our nation and the world through the actions of American military personnel. As we have stated repeatedly since the 9/11 terror attacks, bin Laden never represented Muslims or Islam. In fact, in addition to the killing of thousands of Americans, he and Al Qaeda caused the deaths of countless Muslims worldwide. We also reiterate President Obama's clear statement tonight that the United States is not at war with Islam."
CAIR coordinated one of the first joint American Muslim statements condemning the 9/11 terror attacks, issued just hours after they occurred.
To read about CAIR's anti-terror initiatives, go to:
http://www.cair.com/AmericanMuslims/AntiTerrorism.aspx
Muslim Leaders Offer Reaction to Bin Laden's Killing
(ANAHEIM, CA, 5/2/11) -- Southern California Muslim leaders today offered their reaction at a news conference to the killing of Osama bin Laden a day earlier by American Forces. The news conference was organized by the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA).
SEE VIDEO: CAIR-LA News Conference
At the news conference, Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi , Religious Director of Islamic Society of Orange County stated: "[Bin Laden] was a leader of a terrorist organization that has done a lot of harm to innocent people. . .We hope that this chapter that started 10 years ago is closed and a new beginning will come, and better understanding between the people living together in peace and harmony."
Imam Sayed Moustafa al-Qazwini, Founder and Religious Director of the Islamic Educational Center of Orange County said, "The main mastermind of global terrorism Osama bin Laden has eventually met his fate. This is the fulfillment of a divine promise. God teaches us in the Holy Quran that such perpetrators of crimes against humanity can't escape the punishment and divine justice."
"We strongly stand by our fellow citizens, and by our own principles and values that in the face of terrorism, a place or position of neutrality will never be accepted," added Shaykh Yasir Fazaga, Religious Director of Orange County Islamic Foundation, Mission Viejo.
Ameena Mirza Qazi, Deputy Executive Director & Staff Attorney of CAIR-LA shared the following message: "We are deeply relieved that justice has been partially served, although no measure of justice can bring back the victims of the 9/11 horrific attacks. We continue to pray for the victims of al-Qaeda's terrorist attacks and their families, for our troops abroad, and for the millions around the world who are fighting for democracy and freedom."
SEE: OC Leaders Welcome bin Laden Death
Previously, CAIR coordinated one of the first joint American Muslim statements condemning the 9/11 terror attacks, issued just hours after they occurred.
To read about CAIR's anti-terror initiatives,
go here. |
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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.
CONTACT: CAIR-LA Communications Manager
Munira Syeda, 714-851-4851
E-mail: info@losangeles.cair.com
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