American Muslims condemn terrorists attacks, and mourn the loss of life in Brussels and other places.

PRESS RELEASE 

American Muslim Institution
Contact:  Mike Ghouse (214) 325-1916

Mike@AmericanMuslimInstitution.org 

www.AmericanMuslimInstitution.org

American Muslims condemn terrorists attacks, and mourn the loss of life in Brussels and other places.

Washington, DC, March 22, 2016 – The Daesh terrorists have recklessly killed over 232 innocent people and wounded 712 in the last six months. The latest is in Brussels, where 30 people were killed and 200 innocent men, women and children were injured.

We condemn all terrorism unconditionally, and our hearts go out to the families of the victims and their loved ones.  We pray with our hearts, souls and minds, asking God to guide us all to restore peace and sanity.

We the people, of different faiths, races, and ethnicities must come together and remain united against terrorist who want to tear us apart.

American Muslims condemn these violent crimes and urge the law enforcement agencies to track down all possible links to these terrorists and not stop until we find each one of them.

American Muslim Institution is the proactive voice for Muslims in America and we are committed to contribute towards building pluralistic societies. 

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Muslims have been in the forefront in reporting any suspicious characters to the intelligence agencies and they will continue to monitor and work on preventing the loss of another life.

March 13 – Ankara, Turkey, 36 people killed -100 people injured
March 14 - Grand Bassam, Ivory coast, gunned down 22
March 22 – Brussels, Belgium, 30 dead and over 200 wounded.
Dec 14, 2015 – San Bernardino, 14 people and 22 wounded
Nov 13, 2015 – Paris, France, 130 people killed and 368 injured

In the United States we had 355 mass murders in 2015, and one of them was a Muslim and the Muslim community appeals to fellow Americans to discard their identity, as we have done with the 354 other terrorists.

We hope the world understands that, the Muslims are the most terrorized people on the earth, the terrorists get them and the others point fingers at them as if they have done the wrong.

American Muslims condemn these violent crimes and urge the law enforcement agencies to track down all possible links to these terrorists and not stop until we find each one of them.
Mike Ghouse

American Muslims condemn terrorists attacks, and mourn the loss of life in Brussels and other places.

PRESS RELEASE

American Muslim Institution
Contact:  Mike Ghouse (214) 325-1916
Mike@AmericanMuslimInstitution.org
www.AmericanMuslimInstitution.org

American Muslims condemn terrorists attacks, and mourn the loss of life in Brussels and other places.

Washington, DC, March 22, 2016 – The Daesh terrorists have recklessly killed over 232 innocent people and wounded 712 in the last six months. The latest is in Brussels, where 30 people were killed and 200 innocent men, women and children were injured.

We condemn all terrorism unconditionally, and our hearts go out to the families of the victims and their loved ones.  We pray with our hearts, souls and minds, asking God to guide us all to restore peace and sanity.

We the people, of different faiths, races, and ethnicities must come together and remain united against terrorist who want to tear us apart.

American Muslims condemn these violent crimes and urge the law enforcement agencies to track down all possible links to these terrorists and not stop until we find each one of them.  

American Muslim Institution is the proactive voice for Muslims in America and we are committed to contribute towards building pluralistic societies. 

# # #   

NOTES

Muslims have been in the forefront in reporting any suspicious characters to the intelligence agencies and they will continue to monitor and work on preventing the loss of another life.

March 13 – Ankara, Turkey, 36 people killed -100 people injured
March 14 - Grand Bassam, Ivory coast, gunned down 22
March 22 – Brussels, Belgium, 30 dead and over 200 wounded.
Dec 14, 2015 – San Bernardino, 14 people and 22 wounded
Nov 13, 2015 – Paris, France, 130 people killed and 368 injured

In the United States we had 355 mass murders in 2015, and one of them was a Muslim and the Muslim community appeals to fellow Americans to discard their identity, as we have done with the 354 other terrorists.

We hope the world understands that, the Muslims are the most terrorized people on the earth, the terrorists get them and the others point fingers at them as if they have done the wrong.

American Muslims condemn these violent crimes and urge the law enforcement agencies to track down all possible links to these terrorists and not stop until we find each one of them.
Mike Ghouse

American Muslims are proud of taking the right steps towards integration

American Muslims are proud of taking the right steps towards integration. www.AmericanMuslimInstitution.org  

On Friday, November 20, 2015, the American Muslims took a bold step in their journey towards being-one with fellow Americans.  

The American Muslim Institution (AMI) led the demonstrations against Terrorism and Daesh on the steps of Lincoln Memorial;  this historic location was chosen to mirror the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who brought a positive change to the American civil society with his immortal, “I have a dream speech" on the very same steps.

It was indeed a symbolic event for American Muslims, and the foundation for a positive change was laid.The next event was held within hours across the White House by ADAMS Center and another one by APPNA at Dupont Circle the very next day. Now, it is gathering momentum.  

The apprehensions and the conflicts Muslims feel is a result of actions and reactions feeding each other. The Media is blamed for amplifying the negative portrayal of Muslims, while our own attitudes have also contributed towards to the feeding frenzy. It is time to change the equation.  

Mother Teresa had said if you want to make peace with your enemies, go talk with them. Praise the Lord, we have begun the process.  Media is not our enemy; they are merely reflecting the fears of a few, some of them have not taken the time to differentiate between religion and its followers, and have mistaken us with the Daesh, Talibans, Al-Qaeda and their ilk. It is our duty to correct these gross errors on a continual basis. God willing, we hope to conduct seminars and workshops with the media to rectify some of the false perceptions about us. Good and healthy communications can always pave the way for better understanding.

We hear, "the proof is in the pudding", indeed it is. In the following links (four videos), listen to the tone of Sean Hannity, Stuart Varney, and Richard Ray of Fox News. They have responded to positive engagement. There is a new emerging language of understanding and support. What has not worked is disengagement; I would rather engage and fail than cause us to dig in our heels.
This week’s output;    

1. A small step for Muslims, but a giant leap for America - Link

1. Thanksgiving (Interfaith), an  unforgettable story of Appaiah - Link

1. Stuart Varney on Fox -Lincoln Memorial – Link

1. Richard Ray on Fox Dallas -Pastor Jeffress – Link

1. Sean Hannity on Fox about Syrian Refugees – Link

1. Stuart Varney of Fox complains  - Link

1. American Muslims Demonstrate against ISIS - Link

1. War on Terror is the dumbest idea ever floated - Link

1. Islamic way of dealing Terrorism – Link

1. American Muslims Condemn ISIS - Link

1. Rabbi Jonathan Sachs Hugs Mike on the stage. Link

1. Moderate Muslims Speak out? Link

1. What has Sean Hannity done for us? Link (last 9 of the 15 minutes)

The American Muslim Institution is formed with three specific goals - work with the media, mitigate Islamophobia and speed up the process of integration. We hope to get to the point where fellow Americans will see Muslims as their neighbors and fellow citizens, committed to fight against violent extremism and to protect the homeland. No more them against us, it will be all of us working together for a prosperous, secure and cohesive America. . 

Since August 4th, we have been written up in nearly 300 media outlets, this event at Lincoln Memorial has produced nearly 60 Media reports-videos and write ups.  You can Google "American Muslim Institution." Insha Allah, we will upload all of them including our own video and pictures on this site www.AmericanMuslimInstitution.org  within a few weeks.

An integrated society functions effectively when we are all on the same page with our uniqueness.  When we demonstrated against Terrorism and Daesh on the steps of Lincoln Memorial, it resonated with fellow Americans; both of us were against the monsters.  When we celebrate 4th of July in the biggest possible way, it will resonate with fellow Americans; both of us become fellow patriots.  When armed protesters head towards Mosques with a confused intent, we can greet them with kindness and caring hospitality, hoist American flags on our mosques grounds, serve grilled hot dogs and water, the hostility will dissipate and they will view us as fellow Americans instead of perceived hostility. We must connect with them instead alienating them. 

Of course, I suggest our Friday Sermons to teach us in dealing with conflicts in the most simple way.

Islamophobia? Right now 63% of Americans don't see Muslims favorably; we can bring this number down to 32% in 3 years. If you are willing to do certain basic things. I will be happy to give a talk and present practical action plan to your group,  listing seven little and seven big things we can do to shape our future with fellow Americans. We cannot postpone this and live in misery for another decade.  

Mike Ghouse,Executive DirectorAmerican Muslim InstitutionA proactive voice for American MuslimsWashington, DC(214) 325-1916 

Dr. Mike Ghouse is a community consultant, social scientist, thinker, writer, news maker and a speaker on Pluralism, Interfaith, Islam,politics, human rights, India, Israel-Palestine,foreign policy and building cohesive societies. Mike offers pluralistic solutions on issues of the day. More about him in 63 links at www.MikeGhouse.net and his writings are at TheGhousediary.com.