Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim - In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Mericful 

Islamic Shura Council of So Cal
 Shura Newsletter
 
  Mar 17, 2009
Greetings!
MR. PRESIDENT - INVESTIGATE TORTURERS
 
Torture is Wrong
While President Obama deserves to be applauded for his first good step to stop torture as a policy, he should now take next step and "investigate the torturers" to hold them accountable. Justice is not piece meal but whole deal.  Let us, as people of faith & conscience take action:
1. Endorse the call for an investigation.
2. Support H.R.104 - a bill that calls for an investigation. Ask your representative to co-sponsor HR104 & support Rep. John Conyers.
3. Ask others to sign.
4. Learn more

ANOTHER VICTIM OF TORTURE

 
Naji HamdanAmerican citizen and a long time resident of Hawthorne and a volunteer at the Islamic Center of Hawthorne, Naji Hamdan alleges torture by UAE security in complicity with the US intelligence officers. Amnesty International and scores of others human rights organizations are calling upon the UAE and US governments for a fair trial. Al Jazeera
reports on Naji Hamdan's rendition
 
Please take action:
1. Write to Secretary of State.
2. Ask Senators Boxer & Feinstein & Congresswoman Waters.
3. Naji Hamdan Backgrounder.
$260 MILLION FOR DOMESTIC SPYING
Domestic SpyingApproved by President Obama, the current administration will spend $260 million for domestic spying. Well, if you believe there could be a better use of tax dollars, click here.
MUSLIM COALITION SUSPENDING RELATIONS WITH F.B.I.
 
Muslim coalitionA Muslim coalition comprised of many Muslim organizations, such as ICNA, MAS & MANA among others, announced that it is considering suspending outreach relations with the FBI because of their unwarranted surveillance of American mosques. Click here for details. To add your organization or Mosque as a co-signator, please send an email to [email protected]
TRIBUTE TO RACHEL CORRIE
 
Rachel CorrieRachel Corrie was killed on March 16, 2003 while defending a Palestinian family and their home from demolition in the city of Rafah in Gaza. On the sixth anniversary of her death, people of faith & conscience recognizes her life and legacy by reaffirming their committed to nonviolent resistance and peace with justice. 

Injustice continues. Six years after Rachel's death, Tristan Anderson of Oakland, California, lies in intensive care after an Israeli soldier shooting him in the head from close range with a high-velocity tear gas grenade. Tristan was photographing a demonstration against the Separation Wall in the West Bank village of Ni'lin.         
PEACE RALLY FOR AFGHANISTAN
 
Peace Rally for AfghanistanSaturday March 21 - the Los Angelenos of conscience will voice their grievances from US administration's impotency toward AIG's abuses to the US surge in Afghanistan. Gathering at noon at Hollywood & Vine, thousands of Los Angelenos will march and rally to give voice to the oppressed and voiceless. Consider to volunteer and donate for justice for all.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP
 
Islamic Center of Rancho CucamongaACLU will present a Know Your Rights workshop at Islamic Center of Inland Empire  in Rancho Cucamonga on the eve of Friday the 20th March. Know Your Rights brochures in multiple languages can be downloaded here. Remember, an educated and informed citizenry serves best for a healthy democratic society.  
IN THIS ISSUE
MR. PRESIDENT - INVESTIGATE TORTURERS
ANOTHER VICTIM OF TORTURE
$260 MILLION FOR DOMESTIC SPYING
MUSLIM COALITION SUSPENDING RELATIONS WITH F.B.I.
TRIBUTE TO RACHEL CORRIE
PEACE RALLY FOR AFGHANISTAN
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP

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 Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi   Chairman
 
Dr. Maher Hathout 
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Samer Soubra
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Kalim Farooki
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Imam Sayed Moustafa al-Qazwini
 
Imam Abdel Karim Hassan
 
 
Imam Ameen A. Omar
 

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