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ISCA
endorses Wolfowitz statement in support of traditional Islam
(Washington,
DC 03/12/02)
The
Islamic Supreme Council of America applauds the recent statement
by Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz in which he
asserted that support for traditional Muslims is the key to
winning the war against terrorism [reported by Newsday, March
9, 2002].
This statement
shows the administration understands the nuances of the war
against terrorism and seeks to support traditional Islam and
its adherents. This in turn demonstrates a clear realization
that the majority of Muslims around the world, who follow
the classical understanding of Islam, are
peaceful, moderate, law-abiding citizens of their nations,
including those whose home is the United States.
Those
who seek to create instability and spread terror are a small
minority, whose beliefs are distinct from those of the majority
of Muslims. Their immoderate beliefs stand in stark contrast
to the vast majority of the world's estimated 1.5 billion
Muslims, who hold a traditional, tolerant and
peaceful approach to the faith.
Therefore
ISCA concurs with Mr. Wolfowitz's statement, "To win
that war against terrorism, we have to reach out to the hundreds
of millions of Muslims who believe in tolerance and moderation."
We consider this the key to achieving an enduring victory
against those who seek to deviate the faith towards their
own political ends.
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