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Islamic Society of North America Condemns Attempt to Bomb U.S. Synagogues, Applauds Law Enforcement for Intercepting Explosive Packages

Source: ISNA

(Plainfield, IN Oct 30, 2010) The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) applauds law enforcement and all other persons responsible for effectively intercepting the explosive packages sent in an attempt to bomb synagogues in Chicago.

ISNA President Imam Mohamed Magid states, “ISNA and American Muslims lend their support to our fellow Jewish American community and strongly condemn this attempted bombing and any actions to attack our Jewish neighbors or any person by means of violence and terrorism.”

ISNA has strong partnerships with members of the Jewish community in America and has a long record of fighting hate, extremism, and bigotry, including anti-Semitism. ISNA promotes peace and tolerance through its interfaith activities, including those with members of the Jewish community.

On September 7, 2010 former ISNA President Dr. Ingrid Mattson stood beside Rabbi David Sapperstein, from the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and other interfaith partners to share a statement that “to attack any religion in the United States is to do violence to the religious freedom of all Americans.”

“We reiterate today, upon hearing this news, that an attack on any person and any religion is an attack on all religions and our ability to live cooperatively and safely together is compromised by actions of violence and religious hatred,” said Imam Magid.

ISNA is an association of Muslim organizations and individuals that provides a common platform for presenting Islam, supporting Muslim communities, developing educational, social and outreach programs and fostering good relations with other religious communities, and civic and service organizations.

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