Chicago Islamic Group Condemns the Sending Explosives to Chicago-Area Jewish Sites

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News Release from
Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago

For media inquiries:
Kiran Ansari, crescent@ciogc.org, 630-544-9377

CIOGC condemns act of sending explosives on cargo planes

(CHICAGO- OCTOBER 29, 2010) – The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago stands with our faith partners and the Jewish community in condemning the recent terrorist act to send explosives through cargo airlines to Jewish organizations in Chicago.

President Barack Obama declared today that authorities had uncovered a “credible terrorist threat” against the United States following the overseas discovery of U.S.-bound packages containing explosives aboard cargo jets. President Obama said both had been addressed to Jewish organizations in the Chicago area.

Standing Together: Chicago’s Muslims Stand with Jews A commentary by Rabbi Asher Lopatin

“We are thankful to our law enforcement agencies to uncover this plot before it could cause any harm,” said Dr. Zaher Sahloul, chairperson of the Council. “Illinois Muslims stand united with our Jewish partners and organizations in condemning this terrorist and heinous act. There is no place in Islam for terrorizing innocent people or spreading mayhem.”

“We urge our fellow citizens to stay alert and cooperate with law enforcement agencies,” said Mohamad Nasir, executive director of the Council. “This is our duty. One of the best ways to fight the perverted message of terrorists and protect our homeland is to affirm our patriotism through civic work, interfaith action and voting in large numbers on Nov. 2.”

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago is a federation of 63 mosques and Muslim organizations throughout the metropolitan Chicago region.  The Council’s members collectively represent over 400,000 Muslims.  The Council works to coordinate the activities of the Muslim community as well as provide education, training, networking and advocacy to and on behalf of our member organizations.