07-23-05 11:53
http://www.isna.net/index.php?id=35&backPID=289&tt_news=265
Thursday, 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.
Washington, D.C. - Islamic Society of North America and The Muslim Public
Affairs Council mobilised 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 and a constituent of the ISNA, 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 endorse it using this link or
by emailing youthagainsthate@mpac.org or youth@isna.net and become involved.
Sincerely,
Muslim Public Service Network
Muslim Students Association-National
Muslim Youth of North America
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
MYNA Missouri
North Penn Mosque Youth Group
Yale University MSA
MSA - University of Toronto