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
List of Organizations Supporting the Statement
| Ahlul-Bayt Student Association | Majilus Ashurah of Essex and Union County |
| Al Hoda Islamic Center – Jersey City | Muslim American Society |
| Altawheed Center, | Masjid Al-Wali – Edison |
| American Arab Civic Org | Masjid Ibrahim |
| American Coolition for Good Govt. | Masjid-e-Ali |
| American Muslim Council PAC | Masjidullah Inc. Plainfield |
| American Muslim Union | Mehfile Shahe Khorasan / Sultan Karamali |
| American Muslims for Democracy | Message of peace Inc/ patan-e- Aman |
| American Muslims for Hunger Relief | Mohammadia English Program |
| American Muslims for Palestine, AMP | Mulsims4peace.org |
| Anjumane Nawjawanane Ali Akber | Muslim Center of Middlesex County |
| Bayonne Islamic Center | Muslim Community Center Union County |
| Bayonne Muslims | Muslim Community of New Jersey |
| Baytul-Iman Academy | Muslim League of Voters of NJ |
| Bergen County Islamic Center | MUSLIM Society of Ridgewood |
| CAIR – NJ | New Business Islamic Center |
| Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University | New Africa Educational Inst. |
| Dar ul Islam | New Africa Excellence Enterprise LLC |
| Elizabeth Islamic Center – Midland Park | New Jersey Muslim Lawyer’s Association |
| Elzahara Islamic Center | New Jersey Muslim Voters Project |
| EMERGE – USA | NJ Sisterhood |
| Green Muslims of New Jersey (GMNJ) | Muslim Students Association of NJIT |
| Helping Hand for Relief and Development | North Hudson Islamic Educational Center |
| HUDSON COUNTY MOSLIM ASSOCIATIONS | Plainfield Center for Islamic Enlightenment |
| Islamic Center of Olde Bridge | Sadaqa House Inc |
| Inspiring American Muslim Youth | Shia Assn Of North America, Baitul Qaem. |
| Islamic Center of East Brunswick | SMILE |
| Islamic Center of Jersey City | standwithdignity.org |
| Islamic Center of Morris County | Swasia Charity Foundation |
| Islamic Center of Passaic County | The Building Blocks of NJ |
| Islamic Center of South River | The Citizens Foundation |
| Islamic Center of Union County | The Indigo GLOW Foundation |
| Islamic Circle of North America | The Muslim Network |
| Islamic Council of Hudson County | The New Guidance Center |
| Islamic Counsel of Hudson County | World Islamic Committee on Scouting |
| Islamic Cultural Center | New Brunswick Islamic Center |
| Islamic Relief USA | Islamic Center of Old Bridge |
| Islamic Society of Basking Ridge | Green Muslims of New Jersey |
| Islamic Society of Central Jersey | Palestinian American Community Center |
| Islamic Society of Essex County | Turkish Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
| Madinah Cultural Center -Kearny | Tri State Imams Council |
