NJ Muslims Condemn the Mass Shooting in Orlando
June 13, 2016

On behalf of a broad spectrum of more than 80 Muslim organizations in New Jersey listed below, we express our profound shock, sorrow, and categorically condemn the murder of 50 innocent people and injuring of another 53 victims in Orlando, Florida. Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with the families of the deceased and the injured. 

Muslims of New Jersey wish to offer heartfelt condolences for the victims and their families whose loved ones have been taken so tragically. This individual perpetrator of such a horrendous crime does not represent Islam or Muslims in any sense. The Islam we know and practice calls for peace, mercy, love, helping others and tolerance.

As the Qur’an states, “Whoever kills a person, it is as though he has killed all mankind. And whoever saves a life, it is as though he had saved all mankind.” (Qur’an 5:32)

Hate, bigotry and violence are our common enemy and we reject the hate and anger that leads to this kind of acts of violence. We as American Muslims condemn this act of mass murder in the strongest possible terms.

As Americans, we reiterate our commitment to peace, safety, and security of our nation, as well as our solidarity with fellow Americans. We pray for the safety and security of all Americans.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any of the following contacts:

M. Ali Chaudry, Ph.D., Islamic Society of Basking Ridge, machaudry@gmail.com, (908)672-1798

Alex Kharazi, Ph.D., Masjid-e-Ali, alexk08873@yahoo.com (732) 735-3371
Imam Mustafa El-Amin, Masjid Ibrahim in Newark, <melamin43@aol.com> (973) 923 3426
James Sues, CAIR New Jersey, jSues@cair.com, (908)267.3119
Ken Abuassab, American Arab Civic Org,kaacivico@aol.com, (973) 698-3400
Ozair Omarzai, Muslim Community of New Jersey, (732)887-5566

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