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Muslim Coalition of Connecticut

Observance of the Day of Ashura

JULY 28, 2023/10 MUHARRAM, 1445 A.H. The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut extends solemn greetings of peace to everyone on the occasion of the blessed day of Ashura, the tenth day of the first month of the Islamic calendar. This is a day of remembrance of Husayn ibn Ali عليه السلام, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad

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Muslim Coalition of Connecticut

Statement on CT Rail Incident

July 13, 2023 The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut decries the hateful, racist, and Islamophobic harassment of two Muslim women traveling recently on CT Rail to Hartford. According to the Muslim women, a woman chose the seat next to the two Muslim women who were wearing head-scarves. She then began an unprovoked tirade against former President

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Muslim Coalition of Connecticut

Statement on Attack on Rep. Maryam Khan

June 29, 2023 The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut strongly condemns the physical and verbal assault on Connecticut State Representative Maryam Khan outside the Eid al Adha prayer service at the XL Center in Hartford on June 28, 2023. We call upon law enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough investigation of this crime and of the

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Muslim Coalition of Connecticut

Statement on Earthquake in Turkiye

We at the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut are devastated by the aftermath of the two back-to-back earthquakes that struck southeast Turkiye and northwest Syria on February 6. We extend out deepest condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones. More than 20,000 lives have been lost along with more than 70,000 wounded. Desperate

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Muslim Coalition of Connecticut

Statement on Shooting at Texas Elementary School

With heavy hearts, the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut feels compelled to express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the children and teachers mercilessly gunned down at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24. Once again in America, gun violence brutally ended innocent lives following gun rampages in Buffalo and

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Muslim Coalition of Connecticut

Condemnation of Violence

The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut unequivocally condemns three acts of unthinkable violence that unfolded in recent days. We grieve with the families of victims and pray that the perpetrators will face immediate and full accountability. Two of these acts have been classified as federal hate crimes, and the other has been denounced by the United

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Muslim Coalition of Connecticut

Attack on Shia Mosque in Peshawar

The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut strongly condemns the deadly suicide bombing of a Shia mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, on March 5, 2022, killing more than 60 worshippers and wounding more than 200 people at a time when the mosque was packed for Friday prayer. Islamic State of Khorasan IS K has claimed responsibility for this

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Muslim Coalition of Connecticut

Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine

As we enter the 10th day of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Muslim Coalition of Connecticut stands with the Ukrainian people and offers support and our collective prayers to the victims of aggression and violence. This escalating conflict will lead to immense civilian casualties, increasing humanitarian needs, and is leading to one of the biggest

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Muslim Coalition of Connecticut

Isra wa’al Miraj

On the night of February 27, 2022 ((Rajab 26,1443 AH), Muslims commemorated the miraculous night journey (isra) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from Mecca to Jerusalem, his ascension (mi ‘raj) that night through the seven heavens, and his return to Mecca. During the Prophet’s miraculous ascension, he met many Prophets, including Jesus and Moses (peace

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Muslim Coalition of Connecticut

Open Letter on Racism and Bigotry

The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut stands in support of our Historically Black Colleges and Universities, many of whom were targeted by recent bomb threats. Targeting by racial, religious or ethnic profiling is antithetical to our identity as Americans. The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut stands in solidarity with our black American brothers and sisters in this

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Muslim Coalition of Connecticut

Statement on Texas Synagogue Hostage Attack

The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut condemns the taking of hostages at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas yesterday. In Islam, all houses of worship are considered sacred ground, and there is no justification for violating the sanctity of a worship service or its attendees for any reason. We express our support and solidarity with our

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