Quran Burning “Misguided”: ICNA Ups Quran Distribution
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Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA (August 25, 2010) – The Southern California chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) issued a press release today calling the planned desecration of the Quran by a church in Gainesville, FL “misguided,” and announced that it would distribute 10,000 free copies of the Quran through its 1-877-WhyIslam outreach project in response to the Gainesville event.
ICNA Southern California also launched www.sponsoraquran.com, a new Quran distribution initiative, specifically for this cause.
Condemned by various local churches, synagogues and mosques, as well as the National Association of Evangelicals, the Gainesville event is scheduled for the ninth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Although the city’s fire department has denied a permit for the public burning, the church’s pastor has stated the event will proceed as planned.
During the past year 1-877-WhyIslam Southern California has distributed close to 10,000 copies of the Quran via 70 information booths organized at various public events. The Qurans are handed out in person, exclusively to non Muslims, upon request, and the chapter has said that it is poised to deliver nationwide through its network of hundreds of booths and volunteers. A consignment of over 7,000 copies is ready for distribution.
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Amir Mertaban, Chairman of the ICNA chapter’s Dawah Committee said “We feel that a positive act like this is much more effective and appropriate in countering a hateful act like the one in Gainesville.” Muslims are obligated to respect other religions and their holy books, particularly the Bible, and Mertaban added that, “A Muslim would never burn a Bible.”
The Islamic Circle of North America is a leading American Muslim organization dedicated to the betterment of society through the application of Islamic values. Since 1968, ICNA has worked to build relations between communities by devoting itself to education, outreach, social services and relief efforts.
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The church’s permit for having an open fire was denied towice so far :):) God works in magical ways.
Islam is a culmination of all holy religions; by burning the Quran, these people are attracting attention to this holy book that is protected by its Creator rather than diminishing it. Hasbunalla wa ne3mal wakeel and may He guide them towards the right path. Amen
I pray to ALLAH that forgive these ignorant Christians. Christianity promotes respect for other religions.
As- Salaamu Alaikum
I pray that Allah (swt) with assist the Muslims. Amen.
As-Salaamu Alaikum,
I pray that Allah (swt) will help the Muslims. Amen.
May Allah (swt) help the Muslims. Amen
Yes a muslim will never burn a bible or a torah. How can they burn Quran which also speaks about Jesus and his powers of healing the leopards and giving life to dead by the will of God. These people are ignorant and cannot even call themselves Christians for doing this act. Are they not afraid of God. Does their bible instruct them to burn other religious books? I do not think so. So how do they differ from the ones that did the 9/11 horror?
Burn those who burn QUR’AN.
Ever since I first heard of this, I have felt sick, that any religious group can burn the sacred text of another. As a Christian I am ashamed of these people and ask all Muslims to forgive the ignorance of these few. I only recently ordered my Qur’an and just begun my journey.The book means a lot to me and I have only just begun reading.I only hope they stop this before it begins.
IF I WRITE JESUS CHRIST 26 TIMES AND MOSES (PBU THEM) 136 TIMES. IS THERE ANY CHRISTIAN OR A JEW WILL BURN IT OR SPIT ON IT?
THOSE WHO ARE BURNING QURAN ARE DOING SO. BESIDE THESE THERE ARE ALL 24 PROPHETS’S NAME IN THE QURAN THOSE ARE IN THE BIBLE.
THOSE WHO ARE DOING SO HAVE NOT READ THE QURAN. SO READ THE QURAN FIRST AND THEN DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO.
IF YOU THINK MUSLIMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR 9/11, GO TO “google” AND TYPE 9/11 UNDER VIDEO. VIEW ALL ONE BY ONE. IT WILL OPEN YOUR EYES, IF YOU HAVE EYES!
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may peace, blessings & mercy of almighty Allah(swt) be on all;
almighty Allah(swt) says in quran; THEY PLAN & PLOT, ALLAH TOO PLANS & PLOTS, ALLAH IS THE BEST OF PLANNER.
however much the unbelievers spread hatred against islam, insha allah islam is born to supercede them all completely.
if the florida church has guts, then he should be on a platform to DEBATE.
wassalam.
Dear Hate Mongers,
Burn the Quran
But Dont Forget one day you all are gonna die.
InshaAllah Allah will burn you in the hell fire
I hope this burn quran event will make good marketing of Islam INshaAllah
Like Allah says in the Quran in Surah Ale IMran 3:54
“They planned and plot and Allah too Planned and Allah is the best Planer”
Raju is right. I am glad I am far from Florida :) Thanks to millions of people who have memorized quran word by word. The Quran will live till the last day.
my dear non muslim brothers, read the quran before burning it.. subuhannallah how much effort youl put the word of allah can be destroyed untill the last day(day of Qiyama)..this was safe guarded since 1400 years ago..and inshallah it will be protected till day of qiyama..
Remember one Lecture from Mr.Khalid Yasin.
If all the Bible, Torah, Hindu Scriptures, Budda scriptures and ALSO Quran is destroyed.
THEN>>>>>>>>
THE GLORIOUS QURAN IS THE ONLY RELIGEOUS BOOK (In the face of the earth), WHICH CAN BE BROUGHT BACK, with in a day or two.
ALLAHU AKBAR…..
ISLAM is from the creator of everything.
I am afraid thinking what happened to the nations before us for doing this type of crime and how Allah punished them. I am calling all my relatives and friends out of Gainsville and out from the state of Florida. May Allah give these people guidance so that they stop this crime against Allah, The Almighty GOD.
…then we must study political movements within our own communities which provide opportunities for those who hate us to justify their horrors.
Wa Salaam
As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmahtullahi Wa Barakatuhu. Ramadan Mubarak; Ramadan Karim!
These disgraceful acts have their (reward) as well, Incha-ALLAH! When a player on a sports field or court initiates an altercation by hitting another, most often it is the victim’s retaliation which is penalized.
Despite the lies about 911, Islam continues to attract truth seeking people. Our weapon is truth as we all know that “when truth comes, falsehood is bound to perish.”. We must study all aspects of political assassinations from JFK to Lumumba to Sadat; we must study all about political Zionism’s socio-politico-economico control over institutions; we must study the media refusal to be truthful and balanced (the scribes); we must look more closely at events leading up to 911, the first gulf war, the 1967 Seven Day War and be ready to answer what is being preached…
Wa Salaam
Its the symptoms of Qayammat, Lets all pray to allah and ask mercy for this mis behaviour. Why every time American Muslim has to suffer for some one’s mistake. I am muslim of India and have great value of muslim any my country really permits to live like brotherlihood.
When I first heard about this event taking place in the US, a supposedly forward thinking society,myself and many other South African muslims doubted whether something so absurd was true. After confirming that this event was very real,all we in South Africa can do is pray for these people and be grateful that so much attention is being brought to ISLAM… With every good come bad and of course,with every bad comes some Good. If just 1 person who has never had any interest in Islan,reads 1 verse from the Holy Quraan and finds 1 truth in it… Would that be enough?
Allah subhanawataala as mentioned in Glorious Quran..”Reply them in a beautiful way”… so ICNA is replying them in a beautiful way by offering Glorious Quran…Mashallah..
You should let the youth memorise (become ghafis) in the quran like they do in my community, its really good.
Elhadj Barry, shame on you. You are just as bad as the man burning the holy Quran. “The enemies of Islam will never succeed and Islam will win.” Islam will not win. Christianity will not win. The Jews will not win. Wake up. It is not about winning. It is about making peace with all around you, accepting your own God, and your own religion, and treating others will respect.
Salaam Alaykum,
Ma’sha’Allah – I’m humbled, and pleased to read and hear about the brothers & sisters efforts through ICNA about distributing the holly Quran. Alhamdulillah. Although the Quran permits “eye for an eye” — the Quran does promote forgiveness with a good deed and a reward (5:45). Let Allah deal with the judgment and fate of these people in Florida.
wu’salaam.
may Allah reward you brothers and sisters.
No harsh words or feelings, I just pray that Allah show those people the right path.
Either the minister will actually read it, repent, and become a huge da’i for islam, OR he will taste the flames of THE DAY la raibee fee…..so either way we win
Local Muslim people should go to the church personally and talk to them
Assalaamu alaikum