CAIR-New Jersey today called on American Muslims and other people of conscience to thank Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) for standing up to those who seek to marginalize the American Muslim community.

During a hearing yesterday of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing & Terrorism Risk Assessment, Rep. Pascrell expressed strong disagreement with Rep. Peter King’s (R-NY) remarks that Muslims are not doing enough to help law enforcement fight terrorism. . .

Congressman Pascrell also took the opportunity at the hearing to rebut King’s criticism of a planned advertising campaign in New York subway cars designed to educate the public about Islam. The ads will be placed in the subway cars in September during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Click here for the full Action Alert, including talking points and and contact information. To read Rep. Pascrell’s statement, click here.

I just want to say a couple things about Imam Siraj Wahaj.

When I was a kid running around the convention halls of ISNA, I’d hate listening to all the ‘islamic lectures and stuff’. But when I heard Imam Siraj Wahaj was about to speak, my family and I would run to the hall to listen.

I’ve grown up listening to Imam Siraj Wahaj. From the ISNA lectures, to the youtube videos to even seeing him at MSA at Urbana and most recently at Islamic Foundation in Villa park, Illinois.

There is no ‘face’ or ‘name’ I associate more with Muslims in America than Imam Siraj Wahaj.
It speaks volumes that Fox news is trying to character assasinate a legendary Muslim American leader.

May Allah reward him, preserve him and protect him from all the trials and tribulations from giving daw’ah.
Ameen

We believe in promoting our religion within the full extent of what the legal framework allows us. And that includes reaching out to people and helping them learn more. There is no reason to be afraid (especially of us). Why do you think people are so uptight about the southern border right now? And are trying to take away birthright to citizenship. They cant imagine 30% of the US population being hispanic. Now that’s a sizable group. But I guess you probably hate them too?

If you took time to learn more about Islam and Muslims you would be more at ease.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/07/28/islam.on.subways.cnn?iref=videosearch

THAT was major burnage right there……

Masha’Allah.

Christians were all ready believing in the concept of the Trinity when the Quranic ayats concerning ahl al Kitab came down…and yet they are still labled as believers

Are you sure? Let’s see what the Qur’an says, shall we?

Surat al-Maa’idah 5:17
“Laqad Kafara Al-Ladhina Qalū ‘Inna Allaha Huwa Al-Masiĥu Abnu Maryama”
“Surely, they have disbelieved, those who say that Allah is the Messiah, son of Maryam (Mary).”

Surat al-Maa’idah 5:72-73
“72 Laqad Kafara Al-Ladhina Qalū ‘Inna Allaha Huwa Al-Masiĥu Abnu Maryama Wa Qala Al-Masiĥu Ya Bani ‘Isra’ila A`budū Allaha Rabbi Wa Rabbakum ‘Innahu Man Yushrik Billahi Faqad Ĥarrama Allahu `Alayhi Al-Jannata Wa Ma’wahu An-Naru Wa Ma Lilžžalimina Min ‘Anşarin
73 Laqad Kafara Al-Ladhina Qalū ‘Inna Allaha Thalithu Thalathatin Wa Ma Min ‘Ilahin ‘Illa ‘Ilahun Waĥidun Wa ‘In Lam Yantahū `Amma Yaqūlūna Layamassanna Al-Ladhina Kafarū Minhum `Adhabun ‘Alimun”

“72 Surely, they have disbelieved, those who say: “Allah is the Messiah ['Iesa (Jesus)], son of Maryam (Mary).” But the Messiah ['Iesa (Jesus)] said: “O Children of Israel! Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.” Verily, whosoever sets up partners in worship with Allah, then Allah has forbidden Paradise for him, and the Fire will be his abode. And for the Zalimun (polytheists and wrong­doers) there are no helpers.
73 Surely, they have disbelieved, those who say: “Allah is the third of the three (in a Trinity).” But there is no ilah (god) (none who has the right to be worshipped) but One Ilah (God -Allah). And if they cease not from what they say, verily, a painful torment will befall the disbelievers among them.”

Controversy is good, keep it Pete!

Siraaj

Plain and simple, kafirs are forbidden in marriage to Muslims

Based on what evidence?

Christians were all ready believing in the concept of the Trinity when the Quranic ayats concerning ahl al Kitab came down…and yet they are still labled as believers

Interesting, how did you come to the conclusion that they were labeled believers? What Quranic verses?

In fact, the clear verse of Quran clarifies the whole issue, so why confuse it?

And whoever desires other than Islam as religion never will it be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers.” [Quran 3:85]

Let’s step back a bit to your previous claim: “kafir is someone that does not believe in the existence of God”. You have not responded to the clear proofs from the Quran about the kuffar of Quraysh actually quite definitively believing in the Existence of Allah, that clearly contradict your statement.

My point sister is that you are picking lots of tids and bits of information from here and there that are leading to these misunderstandings. So, I would urge you to first take the time to study the books on these subjects first before making conclusions inshallah.

salam.