08-11-2006, 07:20 AM
MAS Freedom Foundation-Alert
August 10, 2006
Imams Are Requested During Friday Prayer to Encourage Attendance
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
MAS Freedom Foundation, A.N.S.W.E.R (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism), and
the National Council of Arab Americans (NCA) are sponsoring the August 12
Emergency March on Washington in response to the continuing atrocities in Gaza
and Lebanon.
With the escalation of Israeli military aggression in Gaza and Lebanon, it is
crucial that the American Muslim community mobilizes and makes their voices
heard on August 12.
MAS Freedom is encouraging Imams to use the Friday prayer as an opportunity to
remind Muslims of the importance of “Standing for Justice” and supporting the
August 12 Emergency March on Washington and other rallies held concurrently in
Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver.
The carnage in Lebanon and Gaza worsens daily and despite the rhetoric of a
ceasefire, there is no indication the violence will lessen anytime in the near
future. In fact, the Israelis are currently preparing for a full ground
invasion deep into southern Lebanon.
Imams are requested during Friday prayer to remind the community of the
following:
· Allah loves Justice.
· The current crisis in Lebanon and Palestine is the epitome of injustice.
· That over 1000 civilians have been killed.
· That close to one million civilians have been made homeless.
· That American tax dollars pay for the bombs that are dropped upon Muslim and
Arab people.
· That the current Israeli aggression violates International and U.S. law,
which includes the Arms Export Control Act- click for link to story:
http://www.masnet.org/takeaction.asp?id=3518
We must send a powerful message to our government that Muslim life is not
cheap; that all life is sacred.
Encourage people to come to Washington and join tens of thousands who will be
marching in defense of Lebanon and Palestine under the banner of “Faith Over
Fear and Justice for All.” Let us show our support for the people of Palestine
and Lebanon by upholding the spiritual and moral imperative given to us by
Allah (S.W.T.), requiring that we enjoin that which is good and forbid that
which is evil.
For information about transportation, accommodation and schedules, click here:
http://answer.pephost.org/site/PageServer?..._Aug12logistics
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