American Muslims stand with the U.S. President on Countering radicalization of Muslims

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American Muslims stand with the U.S. President on Countering radicalization of Muslims

Washington, D.C., December 7, 2015 � The San Bernardino mass shooting and the horrific loss of life and injuries last week have prompted serious soul searching among Muslims across the nation about the causes of home grown radicalization and how to counter it.

We stand with the President and his plans to eliminate the vicious ideology of Daesh, also known as ISIS.  �We agree with President Obama that ISIS does not speak for Islam, and American Muslims unequivocally reject ISIS� hateful and misguided ideology� stated Ambassador Islam A. Siddiqui, President of American Muslim Institution.

While we mourn the deaths of fellow Americans in the 355 mass shootings this year, we particularly mourn the loss of life and resulting injuries in the San Bernardino mass shooting,  because a Muslim and his wife were responsible for the mass murder.   

It is the responsibility of all Americans to help law enforcement officials in maintaining law and order and to assure the safety of every citizen. It is the duty of all of us to fight against radicalization through education and community engagement and work on promoting peace and harmony.  As American Muslims we have a greater responsibility in countering radicalization and violent extremism.  

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Anti-Muslim protests on October 9th and 10th and Muslim Response

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Mike Ghouse (214) 325-1916 text/talk
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On Oct. 9 and 10, a group of loosely connected protesters plan to host anti-Muslim demonstrations in front of at least 20 mosques, community centers and government offices. While some organizers have urged participants to leave their weapons at home, others are urging protesters to exercise �ALL of your Constitutional Rights.�

While this group has the right to stage lawful demonstrations, all places of worship are legally protected. So, please work with your law enforcement officials to provide officers to protect the Masjid during the demonstrations. 

No one is our enemy, and no one is out to get us. They have questions, and we need to boldly address them to allay their fears. We have to come together as Americans and solve our problems together. 

Inaction, isolation, retraction, silo-ing ourselves or hiding behind presumably safe walls is not an option; it simply prolongs the integration process and intensifies the distrust.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR MOSQUES FACING DEMONSTRATIONS.

• Let every Masjid that our friends want to demonstrate around operate normally, no need to stay home.
• Every Masjid should fly the American Flag.
• Let every Masjid provide water for the visitors in front of the building through vendors, and, if funds are available, serve kosher hot dogs.
• Muslim women and youth to hold Placards or Banners to say

1.  We welcome our friends, fellow Americans to 
2. Join us in an interfaith prayer led by a Pastor, Rabbi, Imam or a Priest
3.  We are Americans, this is our home
4. We abide by our American Laws
5. We believe in U.S. Constitution
6.  Safety of All Americans is our prime goal
7. We are all Americans, let�s join hands

E.  We are designing the placards and will make them available on our website www.AmericanMuslimInstitution.org .

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Donald Trump - Muslims have become the latest Punching Bag in the Republican Party Presidential Campaign for 2016

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Muslims have become the latest Punching Bag in the Republican Party Presidential Campaign for 2016

Washington, D.C., September 21, 2015 - An unidentified man, who spoke at the Trump town hall meeting in Rochester, New Hampshire, asked the mogul at the meeting on Thursday night. "You know our current president is one. You know he's not even an American" and then he went on spewing hateful tirade against Muslims.�

Donald Trump did not stop him.  He should have corrected the man as he started to insult our President, and then he went on lumping 1.6 billion Muslims with the ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. Does he not know that several Muslim countries in the Middle East are a part of the U.S. led coalition currently engaged in military operations to destroy ISIL terrorists?

Can Trump answer this question for a man from Dallas, �I am an African American Muslim born and raised in this great country?� Where am I in your vision of Making America Great Again?

In 2008, a woman at a John McCain Campaign event insisted that Obama was "an Arab." "No ma'am," McCain replied. "He's a decent, family man, citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues."  

We see the signs of desperation, when people resort to such insults; it shows they are operating from a position of weakness.  Americans are not stupid, Trump can try to tear America apart, but we are hopeful that people of goodwill will keep America together.   I hope Jeb Bush and other Republican candidates for President in 2016 call him out and do not out-trump his ugliness.

 

Ambassador Islam Siddiqui, President of AMI said, "As Americans we cannot remain silent, we call upon all the Presidential candidates to be aware that there are over 7.0 million peace-loving and hard-working Americans who happen to be Muslims.�

We hope Americans of all faiths will stand up for each others� rights, which is the least we can do to build a safe and prosperous America for all.   

American Muslim Institution is based in Washington, D.C., and is a proactive voice for American Muslims.   

Dr. Ben Carson out-trumps Trump in Discriminatory Attitude.

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Dr. Ben Carson out- trumps Trump in Discriminatory Attitude.

Washington, D.C., September 21, 2015 � Presidential hopeful Ben Carson stated on NBC�s Meet the Press yesterday, �I would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation,� and.� I absolutely would not agree with that.�

As an American Muslim, I was hoping that other Republican candidates for President would not out-trump, Trump in making inappropriate, ugly remark. Look who did it this time.  It�s Doctor Ben Carson. He is a great neurosurgeon and deserves respect, but he has crossed the line by advocating denying the right to a Muslim American in the future to be the president, a right which is guaranteed under the Constitution to all Americans who were born in the U.S., without regard to their religion.   

He does not get what America is all about � You don�t indict an entire community for the criminal acts of a few.  He should know better as the African Americans have been the subject of discrimination and guilt by association for a long time.  If Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., was alive, he would not have been happy with Ben Carson for judging the character of others based on their faith alone.  

Can Dr. Carson answer this question that was recently posed by a man from Dallas, "I am an African American Muslim born and raised in this great country; where am I in your vision of Making America Great Again?�

When Black Americans were enslaved, and did not have any rights, President Lincoln debated between being reelected and doing what is morally right; he chose the higher moral ground and issued the Emancipation Proclamation which began the process of freedom for millions of African-Americans. He will be remembered for eternity for standing up for the rights of all Americans, even a minority who did not have any rights at that time.

Later, the Women�s suffrage bill was passed, giving the usurped rights of women back to them. Now women from both major political parties are running for the Presidency. As we have progressed, we have restored the inalienable rights of all Americans and we cannot go backwards. 

  

�It is time for Ben Carson to issue an apology for having trampled upon the constitutional rights of a segment of the U.S. population or quit his quest for Presidency� added Ambassador Islam Siddiqui, President of the American Muslim Institution.

American Muslim Institution is based in Washington, D.C., and is a proactive voice for American Muslims. 

The Launch of American Muslim Institution

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THE LAUNCH OF AMI AT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB 
A New vision for promoting harmony in America - the launch of American Muslim Institution.

Washington, DC � September 14, 2015. For decades American journalists and thought leaders have been searching for moderate yet proactive American Muslim voices to engage in discussions on major social and political issues, including racism and violent extremism. Muslim thinkers and activists committed to be such voices have formed the American Muslim Institution (AMI) and aim to represent views of the moderate majority.

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2015

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Refreshments and a light lunch will be served
Location: Washington, D.C.

"We are dedicated to peace, prosperity and security of the United States of America," said Dr. Aquilur Rahman, AMI Board Chairman of the newly formed American Muslim Institution.  Dr. Islam Siddiqui, President of the organization added, "We need constructive solutions to current and emerging problems emanating from wrong perceptions and misinformation about Islam and Muslims in America." 

�Our mission is to work for a world of co-existence through inclusiveness and participation. As a member of a diverse family of faiths, our efforts will be directed towards justice and equality to attain peace for Americans with a firm grounding in commonly held values." added Dr. Mike Ghouse, the executive Director of the organization.

The organization has begun the process of gathering some of the brightest minds from academia, the public sector, intellectuals, activists and futurists to find pluralistic and positive solutions to the problems facing the nation. AMI will strive to be a reliable source of information and advice in dealing with the issues facing us.

America's first Congressmen of the Islamic faith elected to Congress,  Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Rep. Andre Carson of Indiana, and community leaders across the nation have expressed support for this initiative.  AMI Board Chairman Dr. Aquilur Rahman, AMI President Dr. Islam Siddiqui and AMI Executive Director Mike Ghouse will discuss the initiatives planned to promote peace, harmony and justice at the formal launch of the organization.

 We will continue to make concerted efforts to increase our participation in the civil society and earn our trusted social, political and religious space in the United States.

Ambassador Islam Siddiqui is a former U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture and Chief U.S. Agricultural Negotiator and was the highest ranking American Muslim in the Clinton and Obama Administrations.

Mike Ghouse is a public speaker, thinker, writer and a TV-Radio commentator on Pluralism, Islam, and Politics and is a human-rights activist committed to building cohesive societies and offers pluralistic solutions on issues of the day.

LIMITED SEATING - If you wish to attend, please send an email to reserve your seat on a first come first serve basis,  we have 10 seats left. Thank you.