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On Sunday Jan 15, 2006, The All Dulles Area Muslim Society(ADAMS) Participated in
The Interfaith Service honoring the Sacrifice in the Struggle for Civil Rights made
by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. The event was held at the Israel Baptist
Church in Washington DC. This event was co-sponsored by the Interfaith Conference
of Metropolitan Washington
ADAMS Children participated in the Interfaith Choir singing songs ?American The
Beautiful and We Shall Overcome. ADAMS Interfaith Committee Chairperson,
Ms. Farhanahz Ellis, read verses from the Holy Quran. ADAMS Executive Director,
Imam Mohamed Magid, walked in the Faith Leader Procession.
The Interfaith Service had representatives of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu-Jain,
Bahai, Buddhist, and Zoroastrian Faiths
The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quoted the national creed: "We hold these
truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." Prophet Muhammad expressed
a similar sentiment more than 1400 years ago when he said, "There is no superiority
of a white person over a black, nor an Arab over a non-Arab, except in God consciousness."
In other words, all people are equal and should only be judged on the basis of merit
rather than physical attributes.
ADAMS also honors the efforts and principles of Ms. Rosa Parks and Her sacrifice
for the Civil Rights Movement. ADAMS thanks all those that have worked and are working
diligently to safeguard Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. ADAMS prays for PEACE,
Respect, and Harmony.
All Dulles Area Muslim Society(ADAMS) is one of the largest Muslim communities/mosques
in the DC Metro Area and in the United States. ADAMS is a non profit 501c(3) Organization.
ADAMS serves over 5000 families and has 7 branches(Sterling/Herndon, Tysons Corner,
Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, Ashburn, and South Riding) in Northern Virginia. ADAMS
Center is governed by a 13-member democratically elected board of trustees comprising
of men and women. ADAMS engages in regular interfaith, government relations, social
services, and community service. ADAMS has one of the largest Cub Scout, Boy Scout,
and Girl Scout programs in the DC Metro area.
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