Fatwa Against Terror

With the Name of God, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful

All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS)

-- MEDIA ADVISORY--

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ? 7/28/2005

The All Dulles Area Muslim Society(ADAMS) BACKS FATWA(Islamic religious ruling) AGAINST TERROR

(Sterling, VA 7/28/2005) The All Dulles Area Muslim Society(ADAMS) today offered its support for a fatwa, or Islamic religious ruling, against terrorism and extremism issued by the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) and endorsed by more than 120 U.S. Muslim groups, leaders and institutions. (The term "fiqh" refers to Islamic jurisprudence.) In addtion, Almost 700,000 US Muslims and their Family?s have signed a petition condemning Terrorism

The fatwa, released during a news conference on 7/28/2005 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., states in part:

"Islam strictly condemns religious extremism and the use of violence against innocent lives. There is no justification in Islam for extremism or terrorism. Targeting civilians' life and property through suicide bombings or any other method of attack is haram - or forbidden - and those who commit these barbaric acts are criminals, not 'martyrs'. . .In the light of the teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah we clearly and strongly state:

1. All acts of terrorism targeting civilians are haram (forbidden) in Islam.

2. It is haram for a Muslim to cooperate with any individual or group that is involved in any act of terrorism or violence. 3. It is the civic and religious duty of Muslims to cooperate with law enforcement authorities to protect the lives of all civilians. We issue this fatwa following the guidance of our scripture, the Qur'an, and the teachings of our Prophet Muhammad - peace be upon him."

It should be noted that American Muslims have repeatedly condemned Terrorism and Violence. American Muslims are working for PEACE, Dialogue, and Respect.

SEE THE FULL TEXT OF FATWA AT: http://www.isna.net/316.0.html?&no_cache=1&sword_list[]=Fatwa