In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
MUSLIMS OFFER HELP FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a prominent Washington-based Islamic advocacy group, is calling on Muslims nationwide to offer whatever assistance they can to help the victims of today's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C.
In an alert to the American Muslim community, CAIR suggested that the
following actions be taken:
* Muslim medical professionals are asked to go to the scenes of the attacks to
offer aid and comfort to the victims.
* Muslim relief agencies should contact their counterparts to offer support in
the recovery efforts.
* Individual Muslims should donate blood by contacting the local office of the
Red Cross. (Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.) They should also send donations to those
relief agencies that are on the scene of the attacks.
CAIR's alert asked community members to report incidents of anti-Muslim harassment or attacks. It also suggested steps to take to increase security around mosques and Islamic centers. (In the first few days following the 1995 attack on the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma, Muslims reported more than 200 incidents of harassment, threats and actual violence. CAIR has already received reports of harassment and attacks against Muslims who wear Islamic attire.)
Security precautions suggested by CAIR's alert include:
* Those who wear Islamic attire should consider staying out of public areas for
the immediate future.
* Request additional police patrols in the vicinity of mosques.
* Post mosque members at entrances and parking areas during prayer times:
* Report suspicious packages to police.
* Document descriptions of suspicious people or vehicles.
There are an estimated seven million Muslims in America and some 1.2 billion
worldwide. Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in this country and
around the world.
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the
Merciful
CAIR ACTION ALERT #308
MUSLIMS ASKED TO OFFER HELP FOR
VICTIMS OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) - CAIR is calling on Muslims nationwide to offer whatever assistance they can to help the victims of today's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C.
Muslims in local communities should take the following IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
* Muslim medical professionals are asked to go to the scenes of the attacks
to offer aid and comfort to the victims.
* Muslim relief agencies should contact their counterparts to offer support in
the recovery efforts.
* Individual Muslims should donate blood by contacting the local office of the
Red Cross. (Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.) They should also send donations to those
relief agencies that are on the scene of the attacks.
CAIR also asks community members to 1) REPORT INCIDENTS of anti-Muslim
harassment or attacks (Report to the police and then to CAIR. See attached
"Incident Report Form.") and 2) ISSUE LOCAL STATEMENTS TO THE MEDIA
(see below) condemning the attacks and offering condolences for the victims. It
is also suggested that steps be taken to increase security around mosques and
Islamic centers.
(In the first few days following the 1995 attack on the Murrah Federal Building
in Oklahoma, Muslims reported more than 200 incidents of harassment, threats and
actual violence. CAIR has already received reports of verbal harassment against
Muslim women who wear head scarves.) Security precautions suggested by CAIR
include:
* Those who wear Islamic attire should consider staying out of public areas for
the immediate future.
* Request additional police patrols in the vicinity of mosques.
* Post mosque members at entrances and parking areas during prayer times.
* Report suspicious packages to police.
* Document descriptions of suspicious people or vehicles.
SAMPLE PRESS STATEMENT: (Fill in appropriate information in bracketed items and
send to local TV assignment editors, newspapers city editors, radio news
directors, and wire service bureau news editors. Call local media outlets to
obtain contact information.)
U.S. MUSLIMS CONDEMN TERRORIST ATTACKS
([CITY, STATE]- 9/11/2001) - Muslims in [CITY] today condemned the apparent
terrorist attacks in New York and Washington and offered condolences to the
families of those who were killed or injured.
In a statement, local Muslim representatives said:
"We condemn in the strongest terms possible what are apparently vicious and
cowardly acts of terrorism against innocent civilians. We join with all
Americans in calling for the swift apprehension and punishment of the
perpetrators. No cause could ever be assisted by such immoral acts.
"All members of the Muslim community are asked to offer whatever help they can to the victims and their families. Muslim medical professionals should go to the scenes of the attacks to offer aid and comfort to the victims. Muslim relief agencies should contact their counterparts to offer support in the recovery efforts. Individual Muslims should donate blood by contacting the local office of the Red Cross. They should also send donations to those relief agencies that are on the scene of the attacks.
"We further call on media professionals to exercise restraint and not
draw premature conclusions as to who was responsible for the apparent
attacks."
CONTACT: [NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES]
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INCIDENT REPORT FORM
Return form with supporting documents (such as police reports, etc.) to: CAIR
Incident Report, 453 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, D.C. 20003; Tel. 202/488
8787. Fax: 202-488 0833 E-Mail: cair1@ix.netcom.com (All reports are
confidential.)
NAME OF REPORTING PARTY:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP:
TEL: (Day)
TEL: (Evening)
FAX:
E-MAIL:
DESCRIBE THE INCIDENT IN DETAIL: (Who/What/When/Where/Why/How)
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CAIR Action Alert
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
453 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C., 20003
Tel: 202-488-8787
Fax: 202-488-0833
E-mail: cair1@ix.netcom.com
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