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ISCA
Chairman appears in national media, speaks out on tragic attacks
Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani gave statements and was interviewed
in a number of programs and other media venues in the week
following the tragic attacks on the WTC and the Pentagon.
Understanding
Islam, Extremism and the Politics of the Middle East
(Washington, DC – 9/26/01) – At the request of
a number of government officials, Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani,
ISCA Chairman, will visit Washington, DC next week (10/1 –
10/3), following a two-day stay in New York City (9/28 – 9/29).
He will meet with numerous political and diplomatic figures
to discuss the recent terrorist attacks, and provide Islamic
expertise and insight into the current situation.
President
Bush announces prayer vigil for today
(Washington, DC - 09/14/01) Yesterday afternoon, President
Bush announced that today, Friday, September 14, 2001, would
be a national day of mourning, remembrance and prayer. The
announcement was made subsequent to the Islamic Supreme Council
of America's call to join Congress in making Wednesday, September
12th a day of mourning for the victims of Tuesday's grievous
terrorist attack.
Muslims
join in a day of mourning following terrorist attacks
(Washington, DC - 09/12/01) – The Islamic Supreme Council
of America (ISCA) categorically condemns yesterday’s hijacking
and attacks against the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and
all other targets. From coast to coast, we join our
neighbors, co-workers and friends across ethnic, cultural and
religious lines in mourning the devastating loss of precious
life, which Islam holds as sacred. We pray for the thousands
of innocent victims, for their families, for law enforcement
and emergency workers, for stranded travelers, and for all whose
confidence and security have been shaken. We pray that God's
Infinite Mercy reaches us all. |
