SOURCE United For Change
On September 10, the organization United for Change will host a conference titled "United We Stand: One Nation, One Destiny" to shed light on the threat of anti-Muslim sentiment and how to move the nation forward as a positive force in the world.
The program will center on mercy and compassion as the core themes of the Islamic message, and how to translate them into constructive action for all Americans. Leading scholars and activists will take part in lectures that address the growing acceptance of anti-Muslim incivility in the West and how to foster an environment of unity in face of division. The day's events will also include a moment of silence for the victims of 9/11 and the Norway attacks, and conference organizers will encourage attendees to participate in a 9/11 Unity Walk the following day.
"As Muslims, we wish to use this program to declare in a clear and unambiguous voice, we will not allow the spirit of our times to rob us of our compassion. We will not allow the distortions of our religious teachings, and the baseless caricaturing of our community to lead us to respond to the challenges of our day in a merciless fashion," said Imam Zaid Shakir, Chairman of United for Change.
"[9/11] has affected the destiny of Muslims, who lost people that day. This event has become a symbol for the demonization of Muslims and for saying that they are violent. What better time to say that we are above these accusations?"
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