I have written recently to the Islamic Center of Southern California in support of all peace loving peoples, especially those of the Islamic faith. We are all now experiencing tremendous pain, an agonizing sense of loss, and deep mourning. I hope Islamic people know that in spite of recent hate crimes, that sensible people in our communities do not hold one’s religious faith responsible for terrorism.
I feel in my heart that the vast majority of Islamic peoples condemn terrorism and I know that the Koran condemns killing and especially the killing of innocents. I hope all of our national leaders keep this in mind as we seek justice for the abominable acts visited on the people of New York, Washington, D.C., and indeed the whole nation.
In order for humanity to survive, we must continue to work toward peace and understanding and to condemn crimes of hate that are ultimately the result of ignorance and denial of our common humanity.
Mona Loo