The terrorists in Paris on Friday may have shouted “Allah Akbar” as they blew themselves up but all over the world there were actual Muslims whispering “Allah Akbar” in prayer for those who were losing their lives.
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Khurram Ahmad, President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community says, “For Aaron to come out and speak or condemn that, that’s a positive action”. “There is no cause or injustice done to anyone that can ever justify killing of innocent human beings”. The world has seen many major attacks before also and terrorism still concerns the world leaders. “But unfortunately these people aren’t in the mosques… that means we have to open up doors of opportunity for them”. Islam teaches us that true believers are those from whom their neighbours feel safe.
“Those people who perpetuate these horrendous crimes, do not speak for us, they have nothing to do with us”, he said. “We are here”, said Imam Mohammad Qatanani, of the Islamic Center of Passaic County. “We always hear the question, ‘where are the voices of the Muslim community.’ We are voicing it, but it is not always heard”.
“I have no qualms in saying that this is the best part in North America”, he said.
“In every book it teaches to be kind, be respectful, and treat others like they’re family”, Imtiaz said.
There were representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the State Office Of Homeland Security at the press conference. More concerned about Anti-Muslim sentiment creating alienation and thus new ISIS recruits.
What the Islamic State appears to be doing is looking at how Islam is practiced now, rejecting it, and claiming that they’ve established a legitimate caliphate under which Sharia law must be implemented.
Meanwhile, Adenan in his speech called upon the Muslim community to remain united and strong to show the world that they are peacemakers and against the murderous attacks.
“Thank God so far we have not heard of any retaliation”, Chaudry said. “We all need to work together”.
Local police and the FBI are investigating the shooting at the Meriden Mosque, and Bhatti says they’re standing up instead of bowing down to fear and that the community’s reaction has made all the difference. ISIS has between 20,000 and 30,000 members, according to the Central Intelligence Agency. They’ve told us that.
One Imam gave suggestions on how the government can address the situation.
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In Paris, it was reported that on Saturday, after the attack, a few unknown people painted blood-red crosses on the wall of a mosque.
