MANITOBA MUSLIM COMMUNITY LEADERS CONDEMN PITTSBURGH SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING, STAND IN SOLIDARITY & SUPPORT WITH JEWISH RELATIVES

Saturday, October 27, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WINNIPEG, MB — On behalf of Manitoba Muslims, we strongly condemn the barbaric and inhumane act of violence perpetrated on innocent worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. 
Our heartfelt prayers are with the families of those killed and with the injured. We pray for their speedy recovery.
Not too long ago, we witnessed a similar act of violence in Canada against Muslims and know the hurt and fear that grips the entire community when such acts are perpetrated against worshipers.
Our Jewish relatives have our support and prayers in this time of grief and trauma. We stand firmly against this act of cold-blooded murder motivated by hate against a vulnerable population of religious minorities. Canadian Muslims stand with firm resolve against anti-Semitism, religious bigotry, xenophobia and hate.
We demand political leadership around the world to take steps to address the rise of radical nationalism in their countries and to curb the divisive identity politics that fuels this hatred.
Sincerely,
Shahina Siddiqui, Executive Director, Islamic Social Services Association
204.781.7993 | [email protected]
Abdo Eltassi, Chair, Alhijra Islamic School Board
Dr. Jennifer Rahman, Chair, Winnipeg Central Mosque
Omar Siddiqui, Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute
Salman Qureshi, President, Manitoba Islamic Association

WCM is a religious centre serving the Muslim community in the heart of Winnipeg. We are open for the five daily prayers and Jumaa (Friday) prayer. WCM strives to be a welcoming place for everyone. All are invited to use the facility for their social, educational and spiritual needs. God willing, with community support, we hope to contribute positively to the cultural and spiritual fabric of Winnipeg.

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