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OLATHE, KS. Jan. 24, 2012 – In the past couple of years, a group of conservative pundits, analysts and bloggers have identified Shariah, or Islamic religious law, as a growing threat to the United States. These pundits and analysts argue that the steady adoption of Shariah’s tenets is a strategy extremists are using to transform the United States into an Islamic state. The main purpose behind their agenda is to generate Islamophobia and the perception that Islam and Muslims shouldn’t be part of the American Society. But what is quite amazing is that the vast majority who argue against Shariah know very little or nothing of what it is, its definition, its scope or even the processes of implementation.
To help our fellow American brothers and sisters understand about Shariah and to remove misconception and fear of Shariah, Islamic Circle of North America, Kansas City Chapter (ICNA-KC), has launched a campaign in Kansas City. In Islam, Shariah is the religious teachings that the Creator (Allah) has prescribed on His creation, which includes the deeds, sayings and decisions of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Shariah governs the different spheres of the life of a Muslim such as worship (Prayer, Charity, Fasting, and Pilgrimage), Dealing with others (being honest, fulfilling oaths, being loyal & trust worthy, and having good ties with one's kindred). Shariah also includes forbidding murder, fornication or adultery, and all harmful acts on people or animals. Shariah also teaches people to stay away from all low and immoral acts and from all that could demean their honor as human beings.
During this campaign, which runs from Jan 23rd 2012 until Feb 19th 2012, ICNA Kansas City will air messages on Shariah through KMBZ 980 AM (Radio) and post a billboard on Shariah at I-70 and 38th street. The campaign messages are expected to reach over 200K people per week. The messages will invite the public to call 1-855-SHARIAH hotline or visit our website at http://defendingreligiousfreedom.com to learn and ask questions about Shariah and Islam. The visitors to the website and the callers to the hotline can request a free copy of the English translation of the Quran and other free literature on Islam and Shariah.
Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), parent organization of Islamic Circle of North America – Kansas City Chapter and the sponsor of Defending Religious Freedom project, is one of the largest, non-profit, independent, and grassroots organization of American Muslims with several chapters and affiliates across the nation. ICNA is also a leading American Muslim organization dedicated to the betterment of society through the promotion of Islamic values. Since 1968, ICNA has worked to build relations between communities by devoting itself to education, outreach, social services and relief efforts.
We ask God to bless anyone and everyone involved in spreading the word, and we hope that through these efforts, we can become united as one nation to fight against injustice, and to strive for peace.
If you have any questions about this campaign, please call us at the number in the signature or e-mail us.
Riyaz M Lareef
Outreach & Public Relations
Islamic Circle of North America - Kansas City
P.O. Box: 3621
Olathe, KS 66063 Work: (913) 732-3875
E-mail:
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