Da’Wah is here…This statement is an OUTRAGE:“Most people didn’t know Muslims believe in Jesus and Adam.” and “…Reasonably engaging each other not in debate but in mutual discussion,...” No debate?? Well, since they DON’T ‘believe’ in Jesus…that is definitely DESERVING of DEBATE!!
9-16-08 /UPDATE: go here>> to see the ads on an unidentified subway car
| Fasting Muslims Give out Free Information and Water to New Yorkers |
| Monday, 15 September 2008 | |
| 9/15/2008, New York – Fasting Volunteers Answer Questions posed at Information Tables on Islam in NY The New York Chapter of Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and its 877-WHY-ISLAM project are sponsoring information tables on Islam in New York City beginning the month of Ramadan. The information tables will coincide with the educational advertisements on Islam that will appear today in 1,000 MTA subway cars.People nearby heard the volunteers at the information table say “Free water!” Another volunteer, Mikaeel Nicasio comments “Agua Gratis!”. The reactions to this effort ranged from sincere curiosity to positive feedback and dialogue. Passers by commented “You are brave for doing this.” “Is it really free?” Reasonably engaging each other not in debate but in mutual discussion, the aim of these informational tables is to break down walls, stereotypes and misunderstandings. “The outreach tables in the city have been a positive learning experience for both Muslims and Non-Muslims because they allow for interfaith dialogue.” said Mikaeel Nicasio, a volunteer at an information table. “Most people didn’t know Muslims believe in Jesus and Adam. They did not know Muslims believe in the Prophets and in One God. Many were amazed at the similarities in belief systems, as was I.” Ramadan is a month when Islam receives more attention, because Muslims are fasting at the workplace or at school. Over seven million Muslims in the United States alone and over 1 billion Muslims worldwide observe fasting, the third pillar of Islam. “Half way through the day my mouth went completely dry from answering the many questions people had on Islam.” said Omar Ranginwala, Project Coordinator. “Even though we’re fasting and thirsty, our thirst gets quenched spiritually when we give away free water. We’re very happy to educate our community by means of sharing unbiased, balanced information on Islam.”Many questions have arisen about Islam due to the media attention on the 877-WHY-ISLAM subway ads. The ads can be viewed on http://www.youdeservetoknow.org “We thank Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the MTA for their support in allowing the public to see past all this negativity that results from Islamophobia. We see the need for more educational opportunities to dispel myths and biases that have unfortunately been projected due to ignorance.” said Azeem Khan, a spokesperson for the subway ads. Volunteers at these tables have distributed over 700 brochures on typically misunderstood concepts in Islam in the first 2 days. Barbara Fazio, a volunteer commented “I enjoy being here and educating others and want to stay as long as I can.” There will be multiple information tables in the New York City area, occurring throughout the duration of the Subway ads. Circle of North America (ICNA) is a 501c3 non-profit grassroots organization of American Muslims which focuses on Education, Outreach, Social Services and Youth programming. For further information visit http://www.youdeservetoknow.org Press Contact: Naeem Beig Office: (718) 658-1199 |
Mayor Bloomberg has done it again. First he appoints NY President of CAIR, Omar Mohamedi, as the NYC Human Rights Commisioner, then he advocates for the Khalil Gibran International Academy whose resigned Principal designate works closely with CAIR and CAIR offers internships to the KGIA students. Now he approves the Da’wa program on NYC subways. Da’wa is an invitation to Islam program, not a learn about about Islam program. The goal is to indoctrinate, convert and impose Shari’s Law.
Check out pictures of the NYC ads here:
http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2008/09/16/why-islam-ads-on-nyc-subways-pictures/