(Atlanta, GA 11/5/09) Islamic Speakers Bureau condemns in the strongest terms the deadly attack on Ft. Hood that left at least 13 people dead and 30 others injured.

ISB-Atlanta, a local affiliate of Islamic Network Group (ING), fully sides with ING in stating, "We condemns this heinous attack on fellow Americans that has taken lives and injured so many. We urge and support law enforcement in their investigation and prosecution of this criminal act to the full extent of the law. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families, and the entire local and national community. While the motive behind this shocking attack is still unclear, we strongly assert that such actions have no place, no validity and no support in our society and community. We categorically abhor and reject such senseless violence. ISB stands with fellow Americans in supporting and praying for the victims and their families."

ISB-Atlanta is an apolitical, non partisan educational organization and a local affiliate of ING (Islamic Networks Group), the leading outreach institution providing education about Islam and Muslim culture since 1993, with affiliates both nationally and in England.

Contact person: Soumaya Khalifa, Executive Director of Islamic Speakers Bureau-Atlanta. (678) 523 5080 , email: dirisbatl@yahoo.com

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(Atlanta – May 21, 2009) A metro-Atlanta based Muslim outreach group has condemned an alleged terrorist plot targeting to bomb a Jewish temple and community center in New York , while shooting down U.S. military planes.

“We utterly deplore this heinous and horrific plot which contradicts Islamic teachings,” said Soumaya Khalifa, Executive Director of the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta (ISB). “We call on people of all backgrounds to engage in dialogue and building bridges across communities, rather than resorting to violence. This is how our diverse nation can move forward."

ISB also congratulates local and national law enforcement agencies for their success in thwarting the alleged plot to bomb two Jewish institutions and shoot missiles at military planes.

Harming places of worship of any religious group is strictly prohibited in Islam, and the Qur’an specifically mentions the duty to safeguard all houses of worship including synagogues (Qur’an, 22:40).

ISB, a group affiliated with Islamic Networks Group (ING), points out that no political grievances can legitimize actions that are condemned by Islam; those that claim Islamic teachings to justify their immoral violent actions are committing a dual crime of attempting to harm others and acting in the name of a religion that they are misrepresenting.

ISB joins ING in reminding the media and government officials that the actions of a few should not be used to stereotype or promote fear and prejudice towards an entire community.

ISB is an apolitical, non partisan educational organization and a local affiliate of ING (Islamic Networks Group), the leading outreach institution providing education about Islam and Muslim culture since 1993, with affiliates both nationally and in England . More information about the ISB can be found at: http://www.isbatlanta.org

Contact person: Soumaya Khalifa, Executive Director of Islamic Speakers Bureau-Atlanta. (678) 523 5080 , email: dirisbatl@yahoo.com