—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—
Seattle, WA, (June 24, 2010) – In a press release issued today, the Islamic Circle of North America’s Washington State Chapter condemned the act of vandalism on its van and called on law enforcement agencies for investigation of this possible hate crime.
The van, which displays the toll free number and website of ICNA’s 1-877-WhyIslam outreach project on its exterior, was smeared with feces on the window, windshield and side door handle. A member of the local ICNA chapter noticed the vandalism after the noon prayers today and reported the incident to the local police.
Dr. Muhammad Ayub, Secretary of ICNA Washington Chapter said, “This hate crime shows we have to work harder to promote proper understanding of Islam and to negate the poison and false propaganda being spread by misinformation.”
He also added, “We need to eloquently articulate what we believe in to our fellow Americans; [not only for numerous other reasons, but also] for our children, who will be part of the fabric of this society.”
The utility van, which is used by various local organizations in the community, was parked outside the Islamic Center of Eastside in Bellevue, Washington. The vandalism, which may have occurred during the previous night, was the first such incident witnessed by the local ICNA chapter.
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Dr. Muhammad Ayub, Secretary, ICNA Washington
E-mail: MAyub@icna.us
ICNA Washington Condemns Vandalism on its Van
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As Salaam Aleikum wr wb
I agree with Muhammad Ayub’s statement
Jazakallah khair for all the good work
Br. Hussain
any response fro authorities concerning muslim infractions will be delt with in accordance with BIGOTRY ! fairness cant be expect from those harboring distain concerning islam !
the america public doesnt want to understand islam, much of which is propegated by the well entrenched holocost zion jew in america after ww2 ! it is within probability that the only end solution for humanity is total destruction, I for one wish it to be , if it takes all jews out !
sideboom: you don’t know that a Jew did this. Why do you assume that all enemies of Islam are Jews? That is certainly not true.