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Ramadan Interfaith Video ( Click the title to read Orlando Sentinel article )

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An Arab Catholic Priest response to Pastor Terry Jones

One highlight: "My brother Pastor Terry Jones. Can you tell me, honestly, if Jesus came today, whose side would he take? Is it the side of the powerful and arrogant oppressors who dominate the world and endlessly plunder its resources, violate its laws and... international treaties, and kill people in their countries and destroy houses on top of their owners and turn them into refugees across the earth? Or is it the side of those who are oppressed, the disadvantaged, hungry, and homeless?" A message from Father Elias Zahlawi (a Syrian Catholic priest) to Pastor Terry Jones (who is calling for the burning of the Quran in Gainesville Florida). Respected Pastor Terry Jones, I have read your worldwide call for the burning of the Quran on this coming 11th of September. Your message stated that you are a pastor of one of the churches in Florida in the United States of America. As an Arab Catholic priest from Damascus (Syria), I wondered what would be your objective, as an American ...
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Islamophobia in America by Dr. habib Siddiqui

Islamophobia in America 8/26/2010 - Opinion Political - Article Ref: IV1008-4272 By: Dr. Habib Siddiqui There is no doubt that Islamophobia is on the rise. It is no longer an isolated issue that is thriving in some bigotry-ridden corner in Europe. Thanks to its evil promoters, the beast has become a global phenomenon today. One such promoter is the group called Stop the Islamization of Europe (SIOE), which is led by Anders Gravers. As is evident from its motto "Islamophobia is the height of common sense," the group doesn't sugar-coat its bigotry. The group has its American equivalent in Stop the Islamization of America (SIOA), which was created by anti-Muslim bloggers, bigots and militants Pamela Geller and Robert Spencer. One may recall that in 2008, Geller announced that Barack Hussein Obama is not, as previously reported, the son of Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., but rather the illegitimate son of Malcolm X. In a 2009 blog she called for the destruction of the Dome of the ...
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Please help Pakistan relief effort

On Behalf of Cair Orlando , we are making an appeal to please assist those affected by the recent flood in American ally Pakistan by donaning the following items. Mens traditional clothing Womens traditional clothing Mens' western clothing Boys' clothes Girls clothes Conforters and sheets Utensils and Toys Shoes /footwear (pairs to be tied together) Food Please note that Collection will consist of 9 stations of the following categories listed above. When donating please seperate your donations into these categories and place them in a black plastic bag with labels. All donation to be collected this coming Friday 27 of August at Islamic Center of Greater Orlando ( Masjid Jamaah )located at : 11551 Ruby Lake Road Orlando Fl 32836 On behalf of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Rachid Mahdi would like to thank in advance all volunteers and anyone who is willing to assist those in need. The more you give, the more you receive.
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