Muslim leader tells Isis ‘You do not speak for us. You are an aberration’

[The Surrealist 27,470]

Orlando gay nightclub shooting: Muslim leader tells Isis ‘You do not speak for us. You are an aberration’

by Rachael Revesz

Nihad Awad from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said to reporters that the shooting was “a hate crime, plain and simple”.

CAIR has called for the Muslim community to donate blood in the aftermath of the shooting as more than 50 people were injured, many of whom are in a critical condition. The death toll of the shooting was 49 people, and has been named the worst atrocity since the 9/11 attacks.

“We condemn it in the strongest possible terms,” said Mr Awad. "It violates our principles as Americans and as Muslims. I have a word for Isis and their supporters. How would you stand before God and answer for your crimes against innocent people - thousands of innocent people - Muslims, Christians and other minorities?"

“You do not speak for us. You do not represent us. You are an aberration,” he said.

Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/orlando-gay-nightclub-shooting-muslim-leader-tells-isis-you-do-not-speak-for-us-you-are-an-a7079626.html

[The Surrealist 27,470]

This is what Islam is about. Helping other people in need. I applaud their efforts and bravery to speak out.

[PartySick 172,545]

Religion is a tool. You can use it to spread good will or you can use it as a flimsy excuse for being an evil son of a bitch. I'm happy they're standing up to put a little more positivity and understanding out there.

[GagaMyBlood95 9,915]

This is extremely good

Even though it can't help the families that lost their loved ones, I am glad that not all Muslims are like that. And I hope that they will realize that ISIS is not the right way..

[lego 44,165]

Hope I can post this here?

http://www.muslimalliance.org/masgd-speaks/87-response-to-shooting-in-orlando#.V13fktnn_UE.twitter

 

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

Public condemnation does little. 

There need to be more active efforts to counter zealotry before it takes root.

 

 

[The Child 18,997]

Tell them!