Understanding, learning and patience are just some of the things that are necessary at this critical time for all of us trying to heal from the wounds of the September 11 tragedy and deal with the war.
Why not jump on the bandwagon and start reading more about Islam? Understanding Islam is key to building bridges between people at this critical time when tension and emotion are both still high.
As I watched the World Trade Center come down, I was horrified to see the panic of those who were fleeing death. I know that they will relive this event again and again in their nightmares for the rest of their lives. We share a common bond - the bond of nightmares.
Islamic Social Services Association USA and Canada (ISSA) has developed a guide for Muslim communities, Health care professionals, teachers, Mental Health professionals, Social Workers and Imams so they can respond to the critical needs of the community in an organized, professional, and consistent manner.
The terrorists responsible for this attack were not even faithfully practicing the Islam religion, and therefore should not even be allowed to call themselves by this name. It is confusing to people.
Information about a curriculum to help children deal with issues of justice, fairness and mislaid blame in the wake of the september 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
"Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due; and when ye judge between man and man, that ye judge with justice: verily how excellent is the teaching which He gives you! For Allah is He Who hears and sees all things." [Quran 4:58]