09/11/16: 9/11: A Crime Against Islam, America & Humanity! Time to Stand against Terrorism, Tyranny, Injustice & Warmongering

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this week's theme by Imam Elahi- "9/11:  A Crime Against Islam, America & Humanity! Time to Stand against Terrorism, Tyranny, Injustice & Warmongering!"

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Yesterday on 101.9FM WDET's "Redline" with Bankole Thompson - 

Imam Elahi discussed issues related to "Islam in a Changing World" in a round-table panel along side of Br. Dawud Walid (Cair-MI) and Abdulhakem Alsadah (President of the National Association of Yemeni Americans).

In case you missed the 1 Hour discussion- listen HERE!

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Opposition to the Construction of a Mosque in Sterling Heights Demonstrates the Sickness of Ignorance about Islam & the Muslim Community!

Shared by Imam Elahi- After almost an hour and half driving I arrived at the City Hall of Sterling Heights where the Planning Commission was discussing whether to agree or reject the mosque proposal.

I arrived there at 6:45pm, the session was supposed to start at 7pm, yet the hall was full and doors closed.

Some of my Christian Interfaith friends including Rev. David Kasbow, Dr. Michael Ross & Denny Lukasik arrived there the same time. They canceled their interfaith meeting to come in support for the mosque project.

Some TV channels started interviewing me about the situation. At that time I saw the explosion of ignorance and shamelessness as the crowd began to "boo", without even knowing me. I was a visitor of that neighborhood, went there with a good intention, yet many showed no respect, class or civility for themselves. This should be a challenge for the Chaldean leaders and community members to deal with. They should stand up and defend their dignity and hospitality against those voices of rudeness and embarrassment. Those yelling with hate and hostility are a shame for America and for the Chaldean community. In 23 years of living in America, I never observed that much lowness anywhere! While many seemed to be Chaldean who themselves immigrated from Iraq, they shouted "Go Home".

I told them, " I pray for you, May God guide you". I asked for them to give credit to the masjid planners, who are people of faith and family values, they intend to save our youth from the disease of drugs and alcohol, they desire to bring more peace, beauty and blessing to this neighborhood.

Unfortunately the crowd kept shouting, with no desire to listen to words of wisdom and truth.

Shortly afterward, hajj Mahmud Abdallah an honorable member of the mosque informed me that the Planning Commission rejected the proposal despite of a previous approval. Today was the final day and only couple of items was to be discussed and voted for, while they started all over again.

Obviously politics and prejudice, bigotry and ignorance won, this was a great gift to both forces of Islmophobia and terrorists like isis, Alqaeda on the eve of 9-11.  

A good news for all forces of darkness that would do all it takes to divide this nation and bring poison to peaceful relationship, harmony and solidarity among all people from all religions, colors and cultures.

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Congressman Dan Kildee Appreciated Imam Elahi's Recent Humanitarian Outreach

Congressman Kildee, the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 5th district called imam Elahi yesterday to appreciate his recent humanitarian outreach for the Hekmati family and visiting their son in Evin prison.

The Congressman also mentioned that approval of Iran's nuclear deal can create more engagement and contribute to a better understanding between two nations.

Imam Elahi appreciated the Congressman's call and expressed his wishes for the release of Amir Hekmati and other prisoners on both sides soon.
Regarding the nuclear deal, the imam hoped that both parties respect the result of this successful dialogue and diplomacy and implement this agreement with honor and honesty.
Criticizing the recent media talk of Dick Cheney, the imam mentioned that Iran is one of the very few countries in the region that is fighting isis and other criminal and terrorist entities seriously and it deserves support not sanction and isolation.

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