“Indeed, God commands justice, doing good to others, as well as courtesy to close relatives. He forbids indecency, wickedness, and aggression. He instructs you so perhaps you will be mindful.” (16:90 )            “For every day on which the sun rises, there is a (reward from God) for the one who establishes justice among people.” (al-Bukhari)            “And thus have We willed you to be a community of the middle way, so that [with your lives] you may bear witness to the truth before all humankind. . .” (2:143)            “Dispensers of justice will be seated on pulpits of light beside God.” (Muslim)            “Do not spread corruption in the land after it has been set in order. And call upon Him with hope and fear. Indeed, Allah’s mercy is always close to the good-doers.” (7:56)           “Even an ant in its hole and fish (in the depth of water) invoke blessings on someone who teaches people goodness.” (al-Tirmidhi)            “O believers! Remain conscious of God, and be with those who are truthful in word and deed.” (9:119)           “God does not judge you according to your bodies and appearances, but He looks into your hearts and observes your deeds.” (Muslim)            “The parable of those who spend their possessions for the sake of God is that of a grain out of which grow seven ears, in every ear a hundred grains: for God grants manifold increase unto whom He wills; and God is infinite, all-knowing.” (2:261)           “Charity does not diminish wealth.” (Riyadh al-Salihin)            “Let there be a group among you who call ˹others˺ to goodness, encourage what is good, and forbid what is evil-it is they who will be successful.” (3:104)           “Avoid cruelty and injustice...and guard yourselves against miserliness, for this has ruined nations who lived before you.” (Riyadh al-Salihin)            “Do not forget to show kindness to each other. Surely God observes your actions.” (2:237)           “(Allah) has revealed to me that you should adopt humility so that no one oppresses another.” (Riyadh al-Salihin)            “It is We who sent down this Reminder (al-Quran) and it is We who shall preserve it.” (15:9)           “The best among you are those who learn the Quran and teach it (to others).” (al-Bukhari)            “So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me.” (2:152)           “There are two blessings that many people lose -- health and free time for doing good.” (al-Bukhari)            “Say: 'O My servants who have transgressed against your own souls, do not despair of God's mercy, for God forgives all sins. It is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.'“(39:53)           “Happy is the man who avoids dissension, but how fine is the man who is afflicted and shows endurance.” (Abu Dawud)            “And you love wealth with immense love.” (89:20)           “Being rich does not mean having a great amount of property, but (it) is being content (with what one has).” (al-Bukhari)            “Every soul is held in pledge for its deeds.” (74:38)           “Make things easy and convenient and don't make them harsh and difficult. Give cheer and glad tidings and do not create hatred.” (al-Bukhari & Muslim)           
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Muslim Scholars Denounce Islamic State, Israel At Press Conference

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WARREN – At a press conference held on Wednesday, Aug. 13, The Imams Council of the Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) condemned the continuing atrocities committed against religious minorities across Iraq and Syria by the Islamic State.

The imams also denounced the Israeli assault on Gaza during the conference, which was held at the Islamic Organization of North America in Warren.

The Islamic State, formerly known as the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), is a group of religious extremist militants that declared a caliphate in parts of northern Iraq and eastern Syria. The Imams Council, which includes both Sunni and Shi’a scholars, seeks to “promote unity and cooperation among the diverse Muslim communities, cultures, ethnic backgrounds and races by convening and mobilizing the Muslim community.”

It is co-chaired by imams Mohammad Elahi, the spiritual leader of the Islamic House of Wisdom, and Mustapha Elturk, the spiritual leader of the Islamic Organization of North America.

In a statement read by Elturk, the council stated that it rejects the caliphate proclaimed by the Islamic State.

Quoting several verses of the Qur’an, the statement said that Islam unequivocally bans murder and driving people out of their homes.

“ISIS’ actions of mass executions, ethnic cleansing of the Christians and other religious minorities, desecration of shrines, mosques and churches are against the teachings of Islam,” said Elturk. “The Imams Council equally condemns the carnage that has unfolded in Gaza, due to disproportionate attacks by the Israeli forces. Eighty percent killed were women and children— an intentional and systematic violence against the Palestinian people. This contradicts clear spiritual obligations in the Jewish faith.”

Elahi urged American Muslims to participate in events that denounce the Islamic State. “I invite Muslims to show solidarity with the Christian community suffering in Iraq and Syria at the hands of the evil criminals of ISIS,” he told The Arab American News. “The entire Muslim community here is against ISIS. Muslims in general are for peace and justice. The immorality and barbarism of ISIS have no place in our faith.”

Elahi added that interfaith dialogue is a vital need at this point, noting that he and Elturk prayed at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Livonia with the pastor, the Rev. George Shalhoud. Elahi compared the atrocities committed in the name of Islam by the Islamic state to the massacres committed by Israel in Gaza.

“Whether murder is committed by the Islamic State or the Jewish State, it’s a human tragedy. It has nothing to do with religion,” he said.

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