From: <peacethrujustice@aol.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Subject: [bangla-vision] Call for an Anti-Islamophobia Mobilization in NYC on September 11th!
Assalaamu Alaikum (Greetings of Peace): I received the following request (below) from my friend, Sara Flounders, over at the International Action Center in New York City. The Peace Thru Justice Foundation has signed on as an endorser, and we encourage other Muslim and non-Muslim activists and organizations within our sphere of influence to do the same. September 11th falls on a Saturday this year, and also comes at the end of the month of Ramadan; the month of fasting, prayer, and consciousness raising internal jihad (via deep spiritual introspection)! I couldn't think of a better time for Muslims in America to confront this many-headed monster. For too long Muslim leaders and organizations (generally speaking) have allowed the tragedy of 9/11 to be used as an instrument to demonize Islam and committed Muslims the world over. A wise man once said: All that evil needs in order to triumph is for good men and women to do nothing. It's time to take a stand! In the struggle for peace thru justice, El-Hajj Mauri' Saalakhan -------------------------------------- Forwarded Request: We plan to put out a large email, facebook alert this Friday morning with a good list of initial signers with this Call to Action on Sept 11. Can you add your support??? Please send to others who you think should be among initial signers. Solidarity and Thanks, Sara We say NO to Racism and anti-Islamic Bigotry Stand for Unity and Solidarity on Saturday, September 11 On September 11 the Tea Party and its racist and right wing allies plan to again demonstrate at the World Trade Center site. For months these bigots have attempted to whip up hysteria against a proposed Islamic masjid (mosque) and community center several blocks from the WTC. On September 11 right wing, Christian fundamentalist plan a "Burn the Quran" day at a Florida Masjid. This same forces targeting masjids around the country are waging a national hate campaign against all people of color and immigrants.. We need to stand up to these racist forces. Together our voices are strong Here in New York City the ugly demonstration of racism and bigotry against Muslims on September 11 at the World Trade Center must be countered with mass show of solidarity and unity We call on all working people, youth, students, immigrants, trade unionist, community and human rights activists – ALL those opposed to racism and bigotry-to stand that day in defense of our Muslim sisters and brothers. Like Hitler before them, the anti-Muslim bigots are seeking to whip up hatred against a religious minority in the midst of an economic crisis. They want to divert popular anger away from the banks and corporations who rob millions of their jobs and homes. The racist anti-Muslim campaigns are also pro-war mobilizations. The overwhelming majority of the population in the U.S. today is against continuing U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. These ugly, right-wing campaigns are given enormous media coverage. They are an effort to push back and divide with racism and bigotry all those who want to end U.S. wars. The billions of dollars wasted on endless war must be spent here at home on jobs, health care and schools. Say NO to Racism on Saturday, September 11. ------------------------ ALSO DO NOT FORGET THE DAY OF QUDS DEMONSTRATIONS <IN WASHINGTON, DC> FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 ..... 10:30AM DUPONT CIRCLE
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Palash Biswas
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