100 Imams call for April 9 rally for peace and against terrorism in NYC

At the initiative of the Muslim Peace Coalition USA, 100 Imams from New York area are calling Muslims in New York to come out for an April 9th rally to oppose wars, condemn terrorism, and fight Islamophobia.

500 other organizations from the labor movement, peace movement and civil rights groups have also endorsed the April 9th call for the rally. theamericanmuslim.org

HIGHLIGHTS

In a statement endorsed by 100 Imams of New York, they stated that, “We, 100 Imams from the Muslim community in New York area, stand together to thank our neighbors who have defended the Muslim community against Islamophobia. Our neighbors have stood in opposition to Congressman Peter King’s hearings and against the efforts of the extremists to criminalize the practice of Islam in America.” onislam.net

“We call upon all Muslims to come out with their families on Saturday, April 9, 2011 noon at Union Square in NYC to stand in solidarity with our neighbors for justice at home and abroad; for peace and jobs; against wars and terrorism, and to bring our troops home,” reads the statement. georgiagreenparty.org

“Together we urge that the untold billions of dollars now spent for wars instead be used for Americans’ needs at home,” the signatories said. muslimpeacecoalition.org

FACTS & FIGURES

Since 9/11, U.S. Muslims, estimated between six to seven million, have become sensitized to an erosion of their civil rights, with a prevailing belief that America was stigmatizing their faith. onislam.net

Rep. Peter T. King (R-N.Y.), who chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security, is holding controversial hearings that he says will assess the threat of terrorism among American Muslims. Washington Post

In the United States, 73 percent of young people aged 18 to 29 say Muslims are the most discriminated against. Washington Times

Civil liberties groups say U.S. border officials are violating the constitutional rights of American Muslims by asking about their religious beliefs and practices on their return from trips abroad. VOA news

Muslims in America say the hearing would only spark backlash against innocent members of the Muslim community. onislam.net

These findings come at a time when a comprehensive examination on religion and public life shows that the number of U.S. Muslims will more than double in the next 20 years. Pew Forum

Source:http://www.islamophobiatoday.com/2011/04/04/100-imams-call-for-april-9-rally-for-peace-and-against-terrorism-in-nyc/

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