In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
In the Name of God, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful
 
Islamic Shura Council of So Cal

 

Shura Council's Statement 
on Tragedy in Yemen

 

 

 

 

 

March 30, 2015

 

Assalamu Alaykum:


 
We express our deep concern on the unfolding tragedy now in the country of Yemen as in other places in the region. History teaches us that military action, however mighty, rarely resolves political conflicts. And when geopolitics are framed within a religion, they exacerbate and not mitigate.


 
We believe that enduring solutions to human shortcoming can only be found in the respect of life (Qur'an 5:32) and regard for human dignity (Qur'an 17:70)


 
The Shura Council reiterates its call, rooted in the Divine message and Prophetic principles, demanding to shun sectarianism and practice to resolve differences and conflicts through dialog and cooperation (Qur'an 42:38 and 49:8). We call upon the political leaders and religious scholars to realize their responsibility and honor the trust they are bestowed with by serving the people and not endangering them.


 
We also call upon our Imams and Masajid leaders to urge the community to embrace the eternal and universal message of brotherhood and sisterhood, solidarity and fellowship across all persuasions and at all times.

 

Wassalam, 

Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi              

Chairman                      
                                   

 

 

 

 

Islamic Shura Council of Southern California  

The Islamic Shura Council is an umbrella organization of Mosques & Muslim organizations serving the Muslims of Southern California. Since 1995, the Council continues to foster the spirit and culture of "working together" at all levels in one of the most diverse and largest Muslim populations in the country. 


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