Muslim brotherhood's heart and mind are sync when it is matter of brotherhood. (Please see the effort and desperate attempt to save Gaza, while no mention about Hamas rocket.
They Voted overwhelmingly for President Obama because of his middle name 'Husain' and please note the following request.. Muslims Ask Obama to Take Oath Using Full Name. Condemn Mumbai Terror<http://hindtoday.com/Blogs/ViewBlogsV2.aspx?HTAdvtId=2892&HTAdvtPlaceCode=USA> While condemnation of Mumbai terror was a public show off of secularism, the Gaza condemnation is desparate and from the bottom of their heart.. More information follows.. ---------- From: Travis Date: Tue, Jan 6, 2009 Subject: American Muslims are no different from the rest http://ibloga.blogspot.com/2009/01/american-muslims-no-different-from... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: CAIR <[email protected]> Date: Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 5:50 PM Subject: U.S. Muslims Condemn Israeli Massacre of 60 in One Gaza Family / DC Rep Wants Hearings on AirTran Incident To: [email protected] January 6, 2009 Forward to a Friend<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=OPxiDa9UoFBBZHkgaUilyA..> Support CAIR <http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=8uolr9IgmmyyuuabIZgUdg..> Contact Us<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=IpKg-5Axq4Q5YqF4TifwJg..> Update Your Profile <http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=AEUTRmjrb5ALwYPEHABFkw..> - *Verse*: Do What is Just and Right <http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=UhS6XcrO7Dq-lw-ABBaw-Q..> - *U.S. Muslims* Condemn Israeli Massacre of 60 in One Gaza Family <http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_MASSACRE> - *CAIR-TX*: End U.S. Support for Israeli Aggression<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_SUPPORT> - *CAIR-OK*: Islamic Group Removes Offensive Sign<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_OFFENSIVE> - *CAIR-OK*: Capitol Rally Urges Killing Halt<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_CAPITOL>(Oklahoman) - *DC Rep* Wants Hearings on AirTran Incident<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_NORTON> - *CAIR*: JetBlue, TSA Workers Settle in T-Shirt Case<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_JETBLUE>(Wash Post) - *Ex-Guantánamo Detainee* Describes Torture<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_DETAINEE>(IHT) ----- VERSE OF THE DAY: DO WHAT IS JUST AND RIGHT - TOP<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_AMERICAN> "And who could be better in speech than one who calls (humankind) to God, does what is just and right, and says, 'I am of those who surrender themselves (to God).'" The Noble Quran, 41:33 ----- U.S. MUSLIMS CONDEMN ISRAELI MASSACRE OF 60 IN ONE GAZA FAMILY - TOP<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_AMERICAN> Telegraph: Incident may be bloodiest single Israeli attack on Palestinian civilians (WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/6/2009) A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today condemned a reported Israeli massacre of more than 60 members of an extended Palestinian family in the Gaza Strip. The Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) cited a report in Britain's Telegraph newspaper, which states: "[A]s many as 60 members of the extended Samouni family were killed near their homes in the Gazan town of Zeitoun while nine more died in hospital. Dozens of bodies are believed to remain under the rubble of a large house hit repeatedly by Israeli shelling in the incident. The International Committee of the Red Cross has formally requested permission from the Israeli army to visit the scene of the attack to establish the exact scale of the slaughter." SEE: Israel Strike Kills Up to 60 Members of One Family<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=mktKddEKt3P0UQjhaiHbWg..>(Telegraph) "Unfortunately, this unimaginable carnage is being carried out with the political support of our own government," said CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper. "Elected officials must stand up for justice and demand an end to Israeli war crimes." Hooper noted that President-elect Barack Obama today broke his silence on the Gaza crisis to express deep concern about civilian deaths and vowed to push for Middle East peace. SEE: Obama Breaks Silence on Gaza, Voices Concern<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=PKYyMTuCDwuvuyY14tITqQ..>(Reuters) Earlier today, CAIR demanded that the Bush administration condemn the "massacre" of more than 40 Palestinian civilians who sought shelter from Israeli attacks at a United Nations school in the Gaza Strip. SEE: Israeli Shelling Kills Dozens at UN School in Gaza <http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=qFwdDuV4K8G2QQVmgyFI2Q..>SEE ALSO: Israeli Tank Fire Kills 42 at U.N. School<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=9EVcqTCFMfVrHqRxSzHt0g..> More than 600 Palestinians, including whole families, have already been killed in Israeli attacks. Israel has barred journalists from entering Gaza to report on the results of its attacks or on the humanitarian crisis caused by its blockade of food, medicine and other essential supplies. SEE: Israel Puts Media Clamp on Gaza<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=hDOqvekcPr9bx9gAgLHVVg..>(New York Times) Yesterday, CAIR outlined 10 positive, pro-active steps American Muslims and other people of conscience can take to help end Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, restore the cease-fire and the flow of humanitarian aid and promote a more balanced U.S. policy in the Middle East. CAIR's "10 Steps to Help Gaza" included taking part in the upcoming "Let Gaza Live" National March on Washington this Saturday in Lafayette Park outside the White House (http://www.answercoalition.org) and signing CAIR's online petition urging American leaders to speak "in favor of peace and justice for all parties in the current humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip" (http://petition.cair.com/). SEE: 10 Steps You Can Take to Help Gaza<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=dTIyuok88sSndCdeg3ZiRA..> CAIR, America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787 or 202-744-7726, E-Mail: [email protected]; CAIR Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-488-8787, E-Mail: [email protected] ----- CAIR-TX: END U.S. SUPPORT FOR ISRAELI AGGRESSION - TOP<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_AMERICAN> Sarwat Husain, Express-News<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=4z5ouIsPALSh4OmZpNpSsA..>, 1/6/09 Under international law, Israel is an occupying power that is required to protect those under its occupation. The claim that Israel no longer occupies the Gaza Strip is disingenuous and deceitful. Israel controls all land, sea and air access to that impoverished area, turning it into the world's largest open-air prison camp. For many months, Israel has denied humanitarian aid to Gaza's civilian population, a blockade that by itself can be regarded as an act of war under international law. Israel's blockade of 1.5 million people is a violation of the Geneva Convention. By purposefully harming Palestinian civilians, the Israel military is committing the serious war crime of collective punishment. Israel has kept innocent Palestinians under a perpetual state of war for more than six decades. The claim that the Palestinian side broke the cease-fire is also false. As reported by CNN's Rick Sanchez, Israel broke the truce in early November. Sanchez stated: "I've checked with some of the folks here at our international desk, and I went to them and asked, what was he (Mustafa Barghouti, a Palestinian legislator) talking about, and do we have any information on that? Which they confirmed, two months ago — this is back in November — there was an attack. It was an Israeli raid that took out six people." Click here <http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=UIUj9eaCYJEQoH37PKYiFQ..> to see a video of CAIR-San Antonio's rally for Gaza on January 2, 2009. ----- CAIR-OK: ISLAMIC GROUP REMOVES OFFENSIVE SIGN - TOP<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_AMERICAN> Michael McNutt, Oklahoman<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=Qe_rIWWeuAqpy-1_StnYSQ..>, 1/6/09 The leader of an Islamic group apologized Monday for a sign that showed a swastika inside the Star of David during a demonstration outside the state Capitol. The man carrying the sign, identified only as a college student from Oklahoma City, has been banned from future protests or demonstrations sponsored by the *Oklahoma City chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said Razi Hashmi, the organization's executive director.* The organization distributed rules before the demonstration that no offensive signs or banners would be tolerated, he said. Monday's event was held to protest Israel's military offensive against Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers. The sign was removed a couple of minutes after the demonstration started and the man left without incident, Hashmi said. "The Star of David is a sacred symbol of faith and Muslims are stressed by Islam to respect all symbols of faith and I apologize," Hashmi said. "This (sign) does not reflect our personal views." ----- CAIR-OK: CAPITOL RALLY URGES KILLING HALT - TOP<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_AMERICAN> Mick Hinton, Oklahoman<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=BzhjZb3ttJmRO5zodVPwnw..>, 1/6/2009 OKLAHOMA CITY — About 200 Palestinian supporters marched in front of the state Capitol at noon Monday urging the U.S. to take a neutral stand in the Mideast instead of supporting Israel. Leaders said the killing of innocent bystanders, particularly children, in the Gaza Strip must stop. The marchers repeatedly shouted "Free, free Palestine." *Michael Abdulaziz-Gipson, a board member of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Oklahoma Chapter*, said the group is calling on public officials and congressmen to stop the Israeli attacks and potential occupation of the Gaza Strip. He urged members of the public to contact their representatives in Washington. (MORE) ----- NORTON WANTS HEARINGS ON AIRTRAN MISTREATMENT OF MUSLIM PASSENGERS AND CONTINUING REPORTS OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS AT OTHER AIRLINES - TOP<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_AMERICAN> 1/3/08 http://www.norton.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=977&Itemid=88<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=lEviz_wrlfWZ5JktSVS-Ug..> Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), a member of the Homeland Security Committee and the Aviation Subcommittee in the House, and a former chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, said today that she will seek a hearing on airline practices following the expulsion of eight American citizens and a permanent legal resident from an AirTran flight at Reagan National Airport on New Year's Day. Apparently, remarks concerning the safest place to sit on a plane, from a member of the group traveling to Orlando for a religious retreat, were overheard by two teens and passed on, and all the passengers were required to disembark and go through security again. "We are left to wonder whether the humiliation to the targeted passengers and the inconvenience to the others on AirTran would have occurred if the same words had come from a person in jeans or a business suit instead of Americans wearing garments associated with the Islamic faith," Norton said. The refusal of AirTran to rebook the passengers even after they were cleared by FBI agents or to refund their fare, "added insult to their injury," she said. The airline apologized and agreed to a refund and return tickets only after the incident ballooned and received national and international attention. The Congresswoman said: "The security reasons given by AirTran would be laughable if they were not so ignorantly off the mark. Repeated reports of similar incidents among the airlines demonstrate wholesale confusion about how to judge hearsay and other impressions from passengers and airline personnel about risks to security, and how to respond. Airline personnel could be valuable, additional eyes and ears to existing security. However, continuing incidents that humiliate some passengers and cause serious delays and difficulty for others show that the airlines are so clueless that many situations involving actual security risks could pass them by. Left to their own devices, the airlines are allowing amateurs, posing as qualified security personnel, to make high-stakes decisions, an invitation to abuse based on an individual's faith, ethnicity, or race. The Congress has an obligation to get to the bottom of these incidents, which smack of deliberate and clumsy discrimination and to offer guidance." ----- CAIR: JETBLUE, TSA WORKERS SETTLE IN T-SHIRT CASE - TOP<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_AMERICAN> Spencer S. Hsu and Sholnn Freeman, Washington Post<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=dZPi2OJytaHKVzCr8nIQBg..>, 1/6/09 JetBlue Airways and two officials with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration have paid $240,000 to settle charges that they illegally discriminated against an Iraqi-born U.S. resident who was barred from a flight until he covered his T-shirt, which carried an Arabic phrase, his attorneys announced yesterday. The settlement paid Friday to Raed Jarrar, 30, of the District, ranks among the largest of its kind since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, which represented him. The payment came as another U.S. airline apologized to nine Muslim American passengers from the Washington area who were removed from a New Year's Day flight out of Reagan National Airport, prompting a discrimination complaint by a Muslim civil rights group. . . *Ibrahim Hooper, a spokesman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations,*said the nine AirTran passengers ejected last week are considering their legal options. ----- EX-GUANTÁNAMO DETAINEE DESCRIBES TORTURE - TOP<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=a9SCC6X1Wbg&am=x_k6ocT3aCEJBf1qUObqFA#11eae5f4c88fc979_AMERICAN> Jane Perlez, Raymond Bonner and Salman Masood, International Herald Tribune<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=ReuksZde7mTV9XPqWqEifw..>, 1/6/09 LAHORE, Pakistan: When Muhammad Saad Iqbal arrived home here in August after more than six years in U.S. custody, including five at the prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, he had difficulty walking, his left ear was severely infected, and he was dependent on a cocktail of antibiotics and antidepressants. In November, a Pakistani surgeon operated on his ear, physical therapists were working on lower back problems, and a psychiatrist was trying to wean him off the drugs he carried around in a white plastic shopping bag. The maladies, said Iqbal, 31, a professional reader of the Koran, are the result of a gantlet of torture, imprisonment and interrogation for which his Washington lawyer plans to sue the U.S. government. (MORE) Update email preferences<http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=iwswX4zYka4CE59nQD6Hrg..>| Unsubscribe<http://crm.cair.com/site/CO?i=xL26JyTpNCVmZnH19zD5u7DugubQEX1z&cid=1101>| Forward to a friend <http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=IxuvNch9NqnpoTojWeT2vQ..> | Visit our web site <http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=qrB35auWo2GX75x1OoPq7A..> Council on American-Islamic Relations 453 New Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, D.C., 20003 Council on American-Islamic Relations Copyright (c) 2008 All rights reserved. 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