WHAT: "Not in the Name of Islam" PSA Campaign Launch News Conference
WHEN: Thursday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: National Press Club, Zenger Room, 529 14th Street NW (13th Floor), Washington, D.C.
SATELLITE DISTRIBUTION: The PSA will be distributed by C-Band satellite on Thursday, July 14 at 2:00-2:15 p.m. (EDT), 11:00-11:15 a.m. (PT), IA 6 Transponder 16, D/L Freq: 4020 (H) 93°WL, Standard Audio: 6.2, 6.8 RE-FEED: Tuesday, July 19, 2:00-2:15 p.m. (EDT), 11:00-11:15 a.m. (PT), IA 6 Transponder 16, D/L Freq: 4020 (H) 93°WL, Standard Audio: 6.2, 6.8 (The PSA will also be available on CAIR's web site, www.cair.com, following Thursday's news conference.)
At the National Press Club news conference, CAIR will present the 30-second PSA featuring American Muslims stating: "We often hear claims Muslims don't condemn terrorism and that Islam condones violence. As Muslims, we want to state clearly that those who commit acts of terror in the name of Islam are betraying the teachings of the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad. We reject anyone of any faith - who commits such brutal acts and will not allow our faith to be hijacked by criminals. Islam is not about hatred and violence. It's about peace and justice." BETA copies of the PSAs, produced by West Glen Communications, will be available at the news conference.
Friday, February 9, 2007
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Nigerian Muslims hold demo against U.S., Israel
Thousands of Nigerian Muslims gathered on Monday in the ancient city of Kano to stage a peaceful demonstration to commemorate the Ashura festival and condemn the “callous attitude” of the United States and Israel, which they accuse of threatening the peaceful co-existence of the whole world.
Demonstrators carried banners reading: "America/Israel are the real terrorists; "Saddam Hussein died for unjust cause; and "The blood of Saddam Hussein is on America’s hands".
Speaking to reporters, Mallam Sunnusi Abdulkadir, who represents Sheik Muhammad Mahmud Turi, said the demonstration was mainly aimed at celebrating Ashura, a major festival for Shia Muslims that marks the 7th century death of Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussein, whom Abdulkadir said was killed by some enemies of progress.
However, Abdulkadir said the brutal and barbaric action taken against the blessed family at the time was being reflected nowadays by the U.S. and Israel, especially the persecution of Muslims.
Ashura means "10th," as it is on the 10th day of Muharram, and is celebrated on both the ninth and tenth days of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic year.
Following the death of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), a schism developed within the Muslim community at that time as it was trying to choose who will succeed the Holy Prophet in leading the Muslim nation. This marked the beginning of the historical split between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
In the year 680 A.D. Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was murdered during a battle against the ruling Caliph -- on the 10th day of Muharram ('Ashura) in Karbala (modern-day Iraq), now considered the most important religious site for Shia Muslims.
Up until today, Muslims, both, Shia and Sunnis observe the day.
Many analysts like to refer to Nigeria as a 'multi-religious' country that hosts roughly the same number of Christians and Muslims, who are devout, and law abiding but at the same time hold passionate views on events in the Middle East, often anti-American sentiment.
Islam arrived in Nigeria in the 12th Century with North African scholars who made their way across the trade routes of the Sahara desert, bringing with them Islamic culture and learning.
Demonstrators carried banners reading: "America/Israel are the real terrorists; "Saddam Hussein died for unjust cause; and "The blood of Saddam Hussein is on America’s hands".
Speaking to reporters, Mallam Sunnusi Abdulkadir, who represents Sheik Muhammad Mahmud Turi, said the demonstration was mainly aimed at celebrating Ashura, a major festival for Shia Muslims that marks the 7th century death of Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussein, whom Abdulkadir said was killed by some enemies of progress.
However, Abdulkadir said the brutal and barbaric action taken against the blessed family at the time was being reflected nowadays by the U.S. and Israel, especially the persecution of Muslims.
Ashura means "10th," as it is on the 10th day of Muharram, and is celebrated on both the ninth and tenth days of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic year.
Following the death of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), a schism developed within the Muslim community at that time as it was trying to choose who will succeed the Holy Prophet in leading the Muslim nation. This marked the beginning of the historical split between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
In the year 680 A.D. Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was murdered during a battle against the ruling Caliph -- on the 10th day of Muharram ('Ashura) in Karbala (modern-day Iraq), now considered the most important religious site for Shia Muslims.
Up until today, Muslims, both, Shia and Sunnis observe the day.
Many analysts like to refer to Nigeria as a 'multi-religious' country that hosts roughly the same number of Christians and Muslims, who are devout, and law abiding but at the same time hold passionate views on events in the Middle East, often anti-American sentiment.
Islam arrived in Nigeria in the 12th Century with North African scholars who made their way across the trade routes of the Sahara desert, bringing with them Islamic culture and learning.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
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