Question for Walks In Islam.

[Walks_in_islam]

Did you now. Where in Saudi? LOL

Does your friend know something that the entire interconnected, cross-referenced, and linked Expat community does not know?

That implies involvement.......hm

Originally Posted by revrandy

Just heard from a friend in Saudi and was told it's worse there now than it ever has been..said everything is about to blow up...

[aegsm76]

Originally Posted by aegsm76

Wii - You know that it has long been a part of Muslim culture to not criticize other Muslims when you are speaking with non-Muslims.
Until that is overcome, the perception will be there that there is approval of these acts.

WII - any comments on this?

[Walks_in_islam]

My comment on those who have a perception of someone who does or says nothing was posted earlier. There are dozens and dozens of instances where the Muslim community specifically and strongly condemned terrorist attacks and if (1) actually stating it gives the wrong perception and (2) doing or saying nothing at all also gives the wrong perception then there really cannot be an answer can there? LOL

Below are a few quickly copied specific instances of public comment by (American) Muslim leadership. There are more examples of this than the server has memory to hold. (1) Claiming that the Muslim community is silent was deeply inaccurate in the first place then (2) actually drawing a conclusion from the silence that was not actually there was a bit amusing. You getting this logic?

U.S. MUSLIMS CONDEMN TERRORIST ATTACKS

(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) - The American Muslim Political Coordination Council (AMPCC), today condemned the apparent terrorist attacks in New York and Washington and offered condolences to the families of those who were killed or injured.

The AMPCC statement read in part:

"American Muslims utterly condemn what are apparently vicious and cowardly acts of terrorism against innocent civilians. We join with all Americans in calling for the swift apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators. No political cause could ever be assisted by such immoral acts."

American Muslim Alliance (AMA) Condemns Terrorist Attack

(Newark, California: 9/11/01) The American Muslim Alliance, a national civic education organization, condemned today's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington in the "strongest terms".

Dr. Agha Saeed, the national Chair of the American Muslim Alliance, Stated:

"These attacks are against both divine and human laws and we condemn them in the strongest terms. The Muslim Americans join the nation in calling for swift apprehension and stiff punishment of the perpetrators, and offer our sympathies to the victims and their families."

(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) The American Muslim Council calls upon the members of the Muslim community to come together at this tragic time where so many of our fellow Americans have been killed and injured. This American tragedy affects all of us and we should do whatever we can do help save lives of the injured victims. AMC encourages Islamic Centers to start blood drive campaigns and encourages everyone to visit hospitals and medical centers in the capitol and New York City to donate much needed blood to those who are required to receive immediate medical assistance.

(Washington, DC 9/11/01) - Joining the Muslim community around the country, the Washington based American Muslims for Jerusalem (AMJ) is appalled and strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, and other parts of the country. AMJ sends out its deepest condolences to the families of the victims of these cowardly attacks.

As Muslims we utterly deplore these heinous and barbaric acts and hope for the quick apprehension and swift applications of justice. We also urge the media to exercise restraint, act responsibly when reporting, and not rush to judgment. Until the perpetrators are identified and brought to justice, all media reports should be accurate, restraint, and sensitive.

AMJ calls on Muslims nationwide to offer every assistance they can to help the victims of today's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. Muslims in local communities should take the following IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:

* Muslim medical professionals are asked to go to the scenes of the attacks to offer aid and comfort to the victims.
* Muslim relief agencies should contact their counterparts to offer support in the recovery efforts.
* Individual Muslims should donate blood by contacting the local office of the Red Cross. (Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE 1-800-GIVE-LIFE .) They should also send donations to those relief agencies that are on the scene of the attacks.

(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling on Muslims nationwide to offer whatever assistance they can to help the victims of today's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C.

Muslims in local communities should take the following IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:

* Muslim medical professionals are asked to go to the scenes of the attacks to offer aid and comfort to the victims.

* Muslim relief agencies should contact their counterparts to offer support in the recovery efforts.

* Individual Muslims should donate blood by contacting the local office of the Red Cross. (Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE 1-800-GIVE-LIFE .) They should also send donations to those relief agencies that are on the scene of the attacks.

MUSLIMS OFFER HELP FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORIST ATTACKS

(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a prominent Washington-based Islamic advocacy group, is calling on Muslims nationwide to offer whatever assistance they can to help the victims of today's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C.

In an alert to the American Muslim community, CAIR suggested that the following actions be taken:
Muslim medical professionals are asked to go to the scenes of the attacks to offer aid and comfort to the victims.

Muslim relief agencies should contact their counterparts to offer support in the recovery efforts.

Individual Muslims should donate blood by contacting the local office of the Red Cross. (Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE 1-800-GIVE-LIFE .) They should also send donations to those relief agencies that are on the scene of the attacks.

Originally Posted by aegsm76

WII - any comments on this?

[aegsm76]

Wii - that's why I do like you on the forum. I do like to hear other viewpoints than my own, when they make sense

[Walks_in_islam]

It is an interesting forum and the learning goes two ways

Originally Posted by aegsm76

Wii - that's why I do like you on the forum. I do like to hear other viewpoints than my own, when they make sense