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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will hold a news conference on Tuesday, June 30 in Washington, D.C., announcing the launch of a major campaign to distribute free copies of the Quran to 100,000 local, state, and national leaders.
Over several years the "Share the Quran" campaign plans to distribute Qurans to governors, state attorney generals, educators, law enforcement officials, state and national legislators, local elected and public officials, media professionals, and other local or national leaders who determine policy or shape public opinion.
According to CAIR, the educational campaign was prompted by President Obama's speech in Cairo earlier this month in which he quoted the Quran several times. As posted here previously (article 1 and article 2), the Cairo audience applauded loudly each time the Quran was quoted.
CAIR Board Chairman State Sen. Larry Shaw (NC) stated, "Through this ground-breaking outreach initiative, we hope not only to educate policy-makers and opinion leaders about Islam, but also to provide an opportunity for American Muslims to reach out to their fellow citizens of other faiths."
The "Share the Quran" campaign builds upon CAIR's "Explore the Quran" initiative. The Quran that will be distributed is Muhammad Asad's, The Message of the Qu'ran, which has received high praise by many. It includes the original Arabic script, an English translation by Muhammad Asad, transliteration of the Arabic text, and notes on individual verses.
CAIR has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada and is the largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization in the United States. It's stated mission is "to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding."
Founded in June 1994, the "Share the Quran" campaign is part of CAIR's 15th anniversary celebration.
Details about launch
WHAT: CAIR News Conference to Announce Launch of "Share the Quran" Campaign
WHEN: Tuesday, June 30, 11 a.m.
WHERE: CAIR National Headquarters, 453 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C.
CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787, 202-744-7726, E-Mail: ihooper@cair.com.Proin
For more info: CAIR Elects N.C. State Senator Larry Shaw as Board Chair
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great work CAIR
In my view, the world sees that Islam doesn't teach hate, but rather love, compassion, and co-existance. I don't understand how Americans can assume that all Muslims are bad when in reality, its only a few bad apples that gives Islam a bad name. Americans who think that Islam is violent read books of individuals that don't have any training in Islam (a.k.a. Robert Spencer), and watch Fox News. Additionally, those who say that the Holy Quran teaches violence leave out text and mis-undertand the wisdom of it. These individuals find it easier to spill hate towards something rather than understianding it. I must say that the work of good Muslims will restore the image of Islam. As an American-Muslim (born in Bosnia), I am proud of the fact that Islam's image is restoring, that people are working to show the real Islam, and that there are numerous citizens and lawmakers working together with Muslims toward that goal.
Salaams Admir,
Sometimes I think people just need another group to hate and Muslims are the target de jour.
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