March 7, 2010

MPAC, a leading Muslim public policy organization in Washington, today called for a rapid response to Al-Qaeda's latest call for acts of terrorism. Al-Qaeda's spokesman, American born Adam Gadahn, recently issued a video calling on American Muslims to attack U.S. targets, and praised the actions of Major Nidal Hasan who killed 13 Americans at Ft. Hood.

SEE: "Al-Qaeda Calls on U.S. Muslims to Attack America" (Associated Press)

MPAC rejects this latest call for criminal acts by Al-Qaeda, considering it a failed attempt to deliver its bankrupt ideology to Western Muslims, who have continued to reject terrorism in all its forms. Just this week, well-recognized Muslim scholar Muhammad Tahir ul-Qadri issued a 600-page ruling (fatwa) rejecting terrorism and suicide bombing as anti-Islamic.

SEE: "Muslim Scholars Fatwa Condemns Terrorism" (CNN)

"There must be vigilance in reporting any threat to our country to law enforcement," said MPAC Executive Director Salam Al-Marayati. "We are calling on the U.S. government -- including the Obama Adminstration, Congressional Leaders, and Law Enforcement Officials -- to stand with Muslim Americans through strong partnerships of trust in our consistent and effective efforts to fight terrorism."

SEE: MPAC Grassroots Campaign Against Terror

A united stand by all Americans is needed now to respond to Al-Qaeda in an effective manner. Al-Qaeda's goal is to create mass hysteria in the United States through terror and threats of terror. A calm but strong response is imperative to America's interests.