SENATORS PRAISE MUSLIM-AMERICAN MDs WHO CONDEMNED TERROR ATTACKS

Durbin, Hagel Announce Passage of Resolution to Praise Muslim-American Physicians Who Condemned the Recent Terrorist Attacks in the United Kingdom
Friday, July 13, 2007
[WASHINGTON, DC] — U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chuck Hagel (R-NE) today announce the Senate passage of a bipartisan resolution praising Muslim-American physicians who condemned recent terrorist acts in the United Kingdom.
“In London and Glasgow, tragedies were avoided thanks to quick thinking citizens and emergency officials,” said Durbin. “It is disturbing to know that the perpetrators may have been doctors – among our most trusted members of society. I applaud all those from the medical community in our country who have condemned this terrorist activity, especially members of the Muslim-American community. I encourage others around the world to do the same.”
Earlier this month, acts of terrorism were attempted at Glasgow Airport in Scotland and in London. It has been suggested that Muslim physicians may be responsible for the alleged acts of terrorism. Today’s resolution condemns the recent attempted attacks and encourages all Muslim voices in the United States and abroad to continue speaking out against terrorism.
The resolution also commends the Islamic Medical Association of North America for their swift, clear and public denunciation of the attacks. The Association publicly stated that “Such attacks, regardless of whether or not they have been perpetrated by physicians, are against the most basic teachings of our religion, Islam, and are contrary to the very basic principles of our profession, regardless of religion or creed. Suicide is also strictly prohibited in Islam.”