Supporting Non Violence in Islam

In the past decade, we have seen too many instances of violent extremism in the name of Islam. Always, there is a response from Muslims condemning it. However, the condemnation has rarely been heard.Endorsing their support for an anti-war rally on April 9, 100 imams and Muslim leaders in the United States recently issued a statement “calling for an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, condemning terrorism and thanking American individuals and groups who are standing with the Muslim community against Islamophobia.”Read more:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sarah-sayeed-phd/100-muslim-leaders-suppor_b_846959.htmlSarah Sayeed, Ph.D.Program AssociateThe Interfaith Center of New York