Islamic Extremists Rejoice at America’s Misfortune

AggieRocket · Sep 5, 2005

thacabbage said:

http://www.islam-online.net/English/News/2005-09/05/article03.shtml

US Muslims Pledge $10m for Katrina Victims

CAIRO, September 5, 2005 (IslamOnline.net) - A coalition of major American Islamic groups have formed a task force to coordinate humanitarian relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, pledging to raise $10 million for the effort.

"It is a national and Islamic obligation to assist one’s neighbors when they are in need," Sayyid Syeed, the secretary general of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), said in a press release e-mailed to IslamOnline.net.

"The American Muslim community pledges to do its part in helping those Americans, of all faiths, who suffered such great losses in lives and property."

The Muslim Hurricane Relief Task Force (MHRTF) was announced at the 42nd annual convention of ISNA, currently in session in Chicago.

It comprises, in alphabetical order, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), ISNA, Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Islamic Relief, Kind Hearts, Life for Relief and Development, Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA), Muslim American Society (MAS), Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), and Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA).

CAIR last week urged American Muslims to offer assistance to alleviate the suffering of people impacted by Katrina.

The advocacy group also urged mosques and Islamic centers throughout the country to hold special blood drives, prayers and fundraising efforts for disaster relief.

Hurricane Katrina hit the US Gulf Coast just outside the city of New Orleans on August 29 and swept devastation through the area with winds of up to 145 mph (233 km/h).

The killer storm sent a devastating wall of water into Mississippi and 80% of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, is submerged by waters as deep as 6m (20ft).

The disaster has killed thousands and displaced more than one million people, and requires the largest relief effort in American history.

Needs Assessment

MHRTF guidelines for collection and distribution of funds will focus on financial transparency and accountability as set forth in relevant government regulations and standards, according to the release.

Other groups who agree to the task force’s guidelines will be added as the relief efforts develop.

The initial action plan includes an assessment of the humanitarian needs that can be met by American Muslim financial and human resources, as well as a similar assessment of the Islamic community’s ability to meet those needs.

More than $2 millions in hurricane aid have already been disbursed by Islamic charities in an effort coordinated by Islamic Relief USA.

Muslim relief workers are currently on the ground in Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, and Mississippi, according to the Islamic relief Web site.

They provide emergency shelter for displaced people and assist in the massive clean-up efforts in hurricane-affected areas.

"We really appreciate the cooperation we have received in the three cities in which we are planning our relief activities," said Arif Shaikh, a spokesperson for Islamic Relief USA.

"In these times it is particularly important that people of all faiths and backgrounds come together to aid the victims of this devastating tragedy."

There are an estimated seven million Muslims in the United States.

You're right. Let's go on spreading the hatred while our own citizens struggle daily with poverty.
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Why is it that this news is only available on www.islamonline.net ? That's my problem with the mainstream media.

AMS · Sep 5, 2005

AggieRocket said:

Why is it that this news is only available on www.islamonline.net ? That's my problem with the mainstream media.
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but hey... in islam it teaches us not to brag of our deeds and donations, so its all good. we get rewarded sometime or another, either here or in the heavens...

anyways, man it was packkkkkkkked up by the baptist chuch today... and wow, what a nice church tht is.

giddyup · Sep 5, 2005

rimbaud said:

How about Speak & Spell? Will that help you think about what American extremist groups hate other ethnicities and/or nationalities? Even after Israel or S.A. have offered aid? Let's start a thread about it.
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Yeah, that David Duke organization is wreaking havoc all around the globe...

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