US Muslims Craft Outreach
Programs
By Suzanne Sataline
Calling the terrorist attacks on London
a wake-up call, Muslim-American organizations have launched
a number of programs that are designed, in part, to prevent
or root out disgruntled Muslims who might be tempted to use
their religion to justify violence.
Last month, the Muslim Public Affairs Council started the
Muslim-American Project on 37 college campuses. It is an effort
to teach Muslim college students that they are part of U.S.
society and to guide them in participating in civic activities,
such as elections, said Ahmed Younis, national director of
the council, which has offices in Los Angeles and Washington.
The council plans to add 20 mosques to the project, which
is designed to teach mosque leaders transparency and the benefits
of civic involvement.
Since May 2004, council officials have traveled to Muslim
centers across the country, prompting Muslim leaders to work
with local police and federal investigators who may be watching
for terrorist cells… (Courtesy Wall Street Journal,
9/6/05)
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