As you can tell by my lack of blogging, I've been busy. The new job, preparing for Christmas and general family stuff seem to be a priority. I hope everyone has a blessed Christmas!
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Keeping an eye on the self-appointed muslim mouthpiece in America
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For CAIR to compare the festival of sacrifice to Thanksgiving is beyond hubris. For the record, Abraham wasn’t asked to sacrifice Ishmael as is islamic tradition.
Using the pay-to-play news service, Hopper submitted Awad’s work hoping to have it hit the editorial pages just in time for Thanksgiving. The comparison ends with the relative coincidence that the two dates share proximity. While 97% of Americans will be feasting this Thursday, muslims will be fasting.
This from Awad; On Friday, Muslims in America and worldwide will celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha, or "festival of the sacrifice." "Eid" also commemorates the Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael at God's command. The holiday is celebrated with prayers, gifts for children, distribution of meat to the needy, and social gatherings. You may hear the greeting "Eid Mubarak," or "have a blessed holiday."
And you know Thanksgiving and Eid al-Adha are now sharing the same spiritual and social space when Best Buy, for the first time, puts a "Happy Eid Al-Adha" in its "Black Friday" newspaper insert. (BTW, Janice will never, ever patronize Best Buy again)
As with Thanksgiving, Eid al-Adha is a time when everyone counts their blessings and offers thanks for friends and family, even if circumstances may not be the best in any particular year.
"The first to be summoned to paradise on the Day of Resurrection will be those who praise God in prosperity and adversity," said the Prophet Muhammad. (and extra raisins for those who martyr themselves on this night)
Being raised between two faiths, it always irked me when people would say Chanukah was the Jewish Christmas when ever it happened to fall at the end of December. The association ends there. Once again CAIR is trying to bind their beliefs to our traditions. If they want to be included in the Christmas tree lighting convert to Christianity don’t called it a holiday tree for the sake of inclusion. I'm just sayin'......
And as for exploitation goes, CAIR, hamas, the palestinians and hezbollah wrote the book...
How does that saying go...."sticks and stones may break my bones" ........"but a suicide bombing kills"......I'm just sayin'
“Nidal opened fire on soldiers who were on their way to be deployed to Iraq and
Afghanistan. How can there be any dispute about the virtue of what he has done? In
fact the only way a Muslim could Islamically justify serving as a soldier in the US army is if
his intention is to follow the footsteps of men like Nidal.”
“The heroic act of brother Nidal also shows the dilemma of the Muslim American
community. Increasingly they are being cornered into taking stances that would either
make them betray Islam or betray their nation. Many amongst them are choosing the
former. The Muslim organizations in America came out in a pitiful chorus condemning
Nidal’s operation.”
“The fact that fighting against the US army is an Islamic duty today cannot be disputed.
No scholar with a grain of Islamic knowledge can defy the clear cut proofs that Muslims
today have the right - rather the duty - to fight against American tyranny. Nidal has killed
soldiers who were about to be deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in order to kill Muslims.
The American Muslims who condemned his actions have committed treason against the
Muslim Ummah and have fallen into hypocrisy.”
“Allah(swt) says: Give tidings to the hypocrites that there is for them a painful
punishment - Those who take disbelievers as allies instead of the believers. Do they seek
with them honor [through power]? But indeed, honor belongs to Allah entirely. (al-Nisa
136-137)”
“The inconsistency of being a Muslim today and living in America and the West in
general reveals the wisdom behind the opinions that call for migration from the West. It
is becoming more and more difficult to hold on to Islam in an environment that is
becoming more hostile towards Muslims.”
“May Allah grant our brother Nidal patience, perseverance and steadfastness and we ask
Allah to accept from him his great heroic act. Ameen"
Now we know how thin-skinned the ummah is and having a critique like this from an imam must be devastating to their already low self-esteem. But the responses are NOT aimed at the praise the former Dar al-Hijrah mosque imam bestowed upon brother Nidal. No, these muslims felt the need to defend their honor and refute the scurrilous hypocrisy accusation. And they do it by attacking his character and distancing themselves from any connection they may have had with the imam.
From Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center and mosque;
"As we understand the teaching of the scriptures, our mission and method as Americans of faith is to enrich our society with service, wisdom and beautiful preaching of God's love and mercy to all of mankind.
"We openly denounce the statement of Mr. Al-Awlaki as posted on his website. During Mr. Al-Awlaki's short employment at our center, his public speech was consistent with the values of tolerance and cooperation. After returning to Yemen, Mr. Awlaki now claims that the American Muslims who have condemned the violent acts of Major Hasan have 'committed treason against the Muslim Umaah [community] and have fallen into hypocrisy.'
"With this reversal, Mr. Al-Awlaki has clearly set himself apart from Muslims in America. We continue to send our condolences and prayers for recovery of all the victims of this godless act."
This from CAIR;
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today repudiated online remarks by a former Virginia imam praising Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who allegedly killed 13 people and wounded 29 others in a shooting spree last week at Fort Hood in Texas.
The posting on the web site of Anwar al-Awlaki called Hasan a “hero” and said American Muslim groups, like CAIR, that condemned the Fort Hood attack are “hypocrites” and traitors to Islam.
In a statement, CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said: “As American Muslims said with one voice when this cowardly attack first occurred, no ideology could ever justify or excuse such violence. To call the alleged killer a ‘hero’ makes a mockery of every Islamic principle of justice. The twisted and misguided views in Anwar al-Awlaki’s posting are not those of American Muslims and do not reflect mainstream Islamic beliefs or sentiments.
Yep, the ummah has collectively condemned Nidal Hasan for the jihadi attack. Well, everyone but Duane.
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/5/09) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) tonight reiterated the Muslim community’s condemnation of today’s deadly shootings at Fort Hood in Texas and urged the nation to remain calm and unified as Americans nationwide react to the tragic events.
At a news conference tonight on Capitol Hill, CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said:
“We reiterate the American Muslim community’s condemnation of
this cowardly attack. Right now, we call on all Americans to assist those who
are responding to this atrocity. We must ensure that the wounded are treated and
the families of those who were murdered have an opportunity to mourn.
“No political or religious ideology could ever justify or excuse such wanton and
indiscriminate violence. The attack was particularly heinous in that it targeted
our nation’s all-volunteer army that includes thousands of Muslims in all
services. We again offer our thoughts and prayers for the victims and sincere
condolences for the families of those killed or injured.
“The motive of the attacker is not yet known. We urge all Americans to remain calm in reaction to this tragic event and to demonstrate once again what is best about America –
our nation’s ability to remain unified even in times of crisis. We urge national
political and religious leaders and media professionals to set a tone of calm
and unity.
“Unfortunately, based on past experience, we also urge American
Muslims, and those who may be perceived to be Muslim, to take appropriate
precautions to protect themselves, their families and their religious
institutions from possible backlash. (editors note; What backlash are they talking about? CAIR is still waiting for the "backlash" in the wake of 9/11)
“We ask that individuals and institutions review advice on security procedures contained in CAIR’s ‘Muslim Community Safety Kit,’ which is available online at www.cair.com.”
SEE: CAIR Muslim Community Safety Kit
Along with innumerable condemnations of terror, CAIR has in the past launched an online anti-terror petition drive called “Not in the Name of Islam,” initiated a television public service announcement (PSA) campaign against religious extremism and coordinated a “fatwa,” or Islamic religious ruling, against terrorism and extremism.
SEE:
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
At first glance this may appear (as so many CAIR lawsuits do) as intimidation, a CAIR tactic to silence the opposition. What I find interesting is that the suit says nothing about liable. If CAIR is so concerned about getting these documents, (documents Chris was asked to shred BTW) taped conversations and donor lists returned, why wouldn’t they insist compensation be attached to the suit for damages inflicted by the release of the Muslim Mafia? Surely the donations have trickled and that “explore the quran” campaign has been a flop. I’ve no doubt these masters of spin can convince a judge they’ve been damaged by all the negative publicity.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Muslim Coalition Calls for Probe Into FBI Shooting Death of Mich. Muslim
American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections asks FBI not to link case to Islam
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/30/09) - The American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and*Editors Note; I'm sure the evidence linking this "imam" and his merry band of
Elections (AMT), a coalition of major national Islamic organizations, is calling for an independent investigation into the death of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah, who was shot and killed by the FBI on Wednesday in Detroit during raids in which a number of individuals were arrested on charges unrelated to terrorism.
AMT is also calling on the FBI not to link the raids or the allegations against the suspects to the Islamic faith.
In a statement, the Muslim coalition said: “It is imperative that an independent investigation of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah’s death make public the exact circumstances in which he died. And unless the FBI has evidence linking the criminal allegations to the religious affiliation of the suspects, we ask that federal authorities stop injecting religion into this case. The unjustified linkage of this case to the faith Islam will only serve to promote an increase in existing anti-Muslim stereotyping and bias in our society.”
AMT is also urging the Congressional Tri-Caucus (Black, Latino, and Asian) to
call
for a judicial inquiry.
In keeping with its charter, AMT works for civil rights of all Americans and plans to hold a series of meetings across the United States, culminating in a civil rights summit in Washington, D.C., to address growing civil and human rights concerns of seven to eight million American Muslims.
*Editors Note; A variable who's who of unindicted coconspirators and members of the "National Support Committee for cop killer imam Jamil" calling for an investigation. Supporting jihadis and other murdering, ex-con, convert scum is part of the ummah creed.
AMT is an umbrella organization that includes American Muslim Alliance (AMA), American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA), MAS-Freedom, Muslim Student Association-National (MSA-N), Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA), and United Muslims of America (UMA). Its observer organizations include American Muslims for Civic Engagement (AMCE), Islamic Educational Council of Orange County (IECOC), the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), and Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC).
- END -
CONTACT: AMT Chair Dr. Agha Saeed, 510-299-9313, E-Mail: aghaksaeed@yahoo.com
Donning the cloak of victimhood is a CAIR trademark. From intimidating dissenting authors, religious leaders, government officials, books, talk show hosts, pundits, corporations and former muslims to soliciting the ummah for the smallest slight to boost their islamophobia annual report, the tactic is the same. Islam is under attack and muslims are being denied the special rights CAIR is so diligently fighting to obtain. In this case CAIR turns the tables to deflect interest in the real issue, the undeniable evidence pointing to a nefarious agenda.
Does this mean we don’t have to obey ANY of the laws of Moses? Obviously not. Those laws teach us how seriously God regards sin and what it cost Him to make our salvation possible.
Answering the question why I don’t support gay marriage is quite simple. I believe it’s a sin and, if allowed to become main-stream, will cause a greater moral decay.
Thanks again for your comment, jojomellon, and I hope to see you soon.
Along with his past rhetorical attacks on
CAIR, Dave Gaubatz has called President Obama a “crack head” and wrote that “a
vote for Hussein Obama is a vote for Sharia Law.”
He has defamed Islam’s Prophet Muhammad,
calling him a “loser” and writing that the “prophet will look at my dog and kiss
him.” In a post on the blog of a Muslim critic, the hate blogger wrote: “I
recommend to my friends and others to watch my dog lead the prayer services [at
a Washington-area mosque].”
The hate blogger has also called Islam a
“terminal disease that once spread is hard to destroy.”
CAIR noted that the blogger is a former
employee of the racist group Society of Americans for National Existence (SANE).
On its now members-only website, SANE offered a policy proposal that would make
it illegal to be a Muslim: “Whereas, adherence to Islam as a Muslim is prima
facie evidence of an act in support of the overthrow of the US. [sic] Government
through the abrogation, destruction, or violation of the US Constitution and the
imposition of Shari’a on the American People…It shall be a felony punishable by
20 years in prison to knowingly act in furtherance of, or to support the,
adherence to Islam.”
In explaining why he seeks to infiltrate
mosques and Islamic institutions nationwide, the hate blogger who targeted CAIR
wrote on the SANE web site: ‘…the real answer to Why is the fact that in this
country, our government and its myriad of agencies and bureaucracies have
determined that a priori Islam itself is NOT the evil ideology it in fact
is.”
SANE’s web site once contained the following
white supremacist language as part of its mission statement: “America is a
unique people bound together through a commitment to America’s Judeo-Christian
moral foundation and to an enduring faith and trust in G-d and in His
Providence…America was the handiwork of faithful Christians, mostly men, and
almost entirely white, who ventured from Europe to create a nation in their
image of a country existing as free men under G-d.”
Other articles on the SANE website made
other racist statements that questioned the right of African-Americans and women
to vote: “There is a reason the founding fathers did not give women or black
slaves the right to vote,’ and ‘Race matters and affects your intelligence. Jews
are the smartest white people around. Orientals smarter than Whites. Latinos
next. Then Blacks.”
Another SANE article stated: “Is there
something unique about the Black American (or, at least the Black New Yorker)
that leads him to murder so disproportionately and to most often kill and
victimize his own?”
I think CAIR is all jacked up because Gaubatz personally served Nihad Awad the subpoena at CAIR's 2008 banquet.
Right???