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Terror Tied Islamic Circle Of North America Blames French For Teacher's Beheading - Claims Muslims Are The Real Victims
Claims "French Government Unleashed War Against Islam" - Muslims "A Helpless Minority"
October 29, 2020
Samuel Petty killing: ICNA condemns French handling
https://www.icna.org/samuel-petty-killing-icna-condemns-french-handling/#more-27105
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—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—
New York, NY (October 25, 2020) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) strongly condemns the heavy-handed approach of the French government after the killing of French educator Mr. Samuel Petty.
Since the killing, France has taken the opportunity to arrest many Muslims, closing down of Mosques and dragging the entire Muslim minority is a so-called crackdown on Islamism. Almost all of these people and organizations have no connection to this crime.
We always condemn any act of violence from any individual or group regardless of their faith and belief. At the same time we also condemn irresponsible behavior of individuals, groups and states. France has used very offensive, and disturbing language and attitude in last many years against Islam and Muslims and unfortunately there is no one from any world forums to check on them.
No one who claims to be a Muslim should take it upon himself to carry out vigilante justice. This creates tremendous chaos and backlash against Muslims globally and not to mention it is totally inconsistent with Islam. The perpetrator of this crime should be brought to justice and given the same due process as any French citizen.
But what is more alarming is that after this incident the French government unleashed war against Islam. This is a new trend that the world is witnessing with far-right groups. They take one isolated incident and use it as a springboard to unleash their hatred, racism, Islamophobic bigotry and heavy-handed aggression against a helpless minority.
France who claims to be champions of free speech has tortured and killed millions in North and Central Africa when they carried out their right of free speech and the freedom to choose their path forward. Countries like Algeria, Chad, Niger, Morocco, and Tunisia are some examples of their hostility and clamping down of free speech.
Such double standards in the name of justice is nothing short of hypocrisy or as they say in France "hypocrisie".
Mr. Macron said that "Islam is a religion that is in crisis all over the world today, we are not just seeing this in our country." The crisis is not with Islam but the crisis is the systematic nefarious double standards used by countries such as France to rally cheap votes. The crisis is that there are over one billion people in extreme poverty and nations turn a blind eye. The crisis is that war is constantly waged against helpless people after exploiting them of their natural resources and then turn and blame them. The crisis is the abyss of man and how low he can stoop when he has lost his soul.
ICNA calls on the free world to join with them in condemning such repressions as now seen in France.
The Islamic Circle of North America is a leading American Muslim organization dedicated to the betterment of society through the application of Islamic values. Since 1968, ICNA has worked to build relations between communities by devoting itself to education, outreach, social services and relief efforts.
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MIM: ISNA reprinted this list of over 60 Muslim individuals and organizations which condemned France's reaction to Muslim barbarism.
Statement on draconian measures taken against France's Muslims
Over 60 scholars, imams, NGOs and Muslim community leaders have signed a statement in defence of our noble Prophet (pbuh) and in solidarity with French Muslims.
We, the undersigned, condemn the recurrent insults towards the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), and the insistence of the French government to defend them. This crosses a red line that rightly draws the contempt of Muslims across the world.
We are alarmed by the French government's violent crackdown on its Muslim citizens which has seen the closure of mosques, schools, businesses and attempts to dissolve mainstream civil society organisations, such as the anti-Islamophobia group CCIF and humanitarian relief charity, BarakaCity. These are celebrated organisations that conduct their activities in a lawful manner. They should not be harassed by the state.
Recent statements by the President Emmanuel Macron and the Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin have been irrational and aggressive, deliberately targeting a minority community. Already there are reports that two Muslim women were stabbed close to the Eiffel Tower on 21 October 2020 in an Islamophobic attack. Such incidents do not take place in a vacuum..
The Interior Minister made the shocking public admission that dozens of individuals not linked to any criminal investigation, were raided in order to simply send a message to Muslims in France. This extraordinary claim highlights that the police and other arms of government have been politicised to intimidate otherwise innocent Muslim citizens.
Muslim communities and organisations stand in solidarity with France's Muslims. We call on the French government to end its campaign of hostility towards those carrying out their duties lawfully. Muslims in France should be afforded the rights that others are guaranteed; to live fully, without facing state oppression.
Mohammed Kozbar, Finsbury Park Mosque
Imam Yousaf Baig, Wifaqul Ulama
Shaqur Rehman, Islamic Council of Europe
Zahir Mahmood, As-Suffa Institute
Shaykh Suliman Gani, Purley Masjid
Shaykh Dr. Haitham Al-Haddad, AlMarkaz Centre for Revival & Reform Studies
Shaykh Farid Haibatan, Muslim Research & Development Foundation
Shakeel Begg, Lewisham Islamic Centre
Dr. Omar Suleiman, Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research
Prof. Dr. Sami Al-Arian, Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA) – Istanbul, Turkey
Dr Yasir Qadhi, The Islamic Seminary of America
Yasemin Yürekli, EMISCO – European Muslim Initiative for Social Cohesion
Dr Shazad Amin, MEND
Imran Shah, Muslim Public Affairs Committee UK
Dr Asim Qureshi, CAGE
Wasim Kempson, The Wise Muslim
Ragad Altikriti, Muslim Association of Britain
Yahya Birt
Imam Yahya Ibrahim, Islamic Community Services
Fatih Atmaca, Imam of Balgreen Masjid and Chair of Edinburgh Turkish Community
Zahid Akhtar, Documenting Oppression Against Muslims
Rafiq ibn Jubair, IlmFeed
Fadel Soliman, Bridges Foundation
Roshan Muhammed Salih, 5Pillars News
Anas Altikriti, The Cordoba Foundation, UK
Salman Butt, Islam21c
Tasneem Najwa, Nakheel Women's Group
Hasib Noor, Founder & Director of The Legacy Institute
Samira Sabir, Centrum de Middenweg
Oguzhan Yürekli, European Yozgat Federation
Dr Mohammed Rafiq Habib, Muslim Council of Scotland
Abdul Wahid, Hizb ut Tahrir Britain
Shabbir Hassan, Faith Space UK
Bilal Ismail, Alkauthar Institute
Abdelmonim Elhakim, British Islamic Medical Association
Abdur Rashid,UK Islamic Mission
Shaykh Bilal Brown, Marifah Institute
Abid Khan, Cheadle Mosque
Abdullah Patel, Masjid e Umar (Gloucester)
Mohammed Farook Kazi, Al-Ansaar Welfare & Education
Muhammad Uddin, Newham Muslim Forum
Imam Sheikh Mohammad Ismail, United Mosque Council of South Yorkshire and Jamiat Ulama UK
Muhammad Mulla, Masjid-e-Umer (London)
Bakhtiar Ahmad, Masjid Salaam
Dr Louay Al-Alousi, Masjid-us-Sunnah
Omar Hajaj, West London Islamic Cultural Centre
Usman Qureshi, Norbury Muslim Centre
Nayeem Haque, Muslim Youth Network
Nicolas Blancho, Islamic Central Council of Switzerland
Muhammad Jalal, The Thinking Muslim Podcast
Firdosa Akhter, Aligarh Muslim University
Amanj Aziz, Nyans Muslim (Sweden)
Muhammad Delair, Madinatul Uloom
Rahma Bavelaar, Meld Islamofobie/Report Islamophobia (Netherlands)
Mohammed Lockhat, The Peace Centre
Dr. Aysha Wazwa, Gems of Light
Yusuf Ríos, Islamic Learning Foundation (Chicago USA)
Fahmi Adzha, International Islamic Federation Of Student Organizations (Turkey)
Tahir Alam, Muslim Parents Association
Dr. Maria Saleemi, Lahore College for Women University (Pakistan)
Ismail Kamdar, Islamic Self Help
Bilal Ismail, Imam Development Program
Yacoob Hafejee, Madrasah Taleemul Islam
Syed N Hoque, As-Subah Academy
Muhammad Mustaqeem Shah, Al Istiqāmah
Abul Barakat Monawar Hasan, Centre for Islamic Guidance UK
Zainulabedin Amir, Woodfarm Education Centre
Hashim Gora, Al Hashim academy
Abdallah Mohamed Elsaeidy, Hamad Medical Corporation Doha (Qatar)
https://5pillarsuk.com/2020/10/28/statement-on-draconian-measures-taken-against-frances-muslims/
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