PRESS ADVISORY
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Contact: Rushda Majeed
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ASMA condemns violent acts at Fort Hood and offers condolences

The American Society of Muslim Advancement, its staff and supporters extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of victims of the Fort Hood tragedy. We pray for the souls of those whose lives were ended so abruptly and extend our heartfelt prayers to friends, colleagues and families who are affected by this senseless tragedy.

Our President called the Fort Hood attack "a horrific outburst of violence." We American Muslims are shocked and outraged by such an outburst of violence from a fellow Muslim. This tragic and senseless violence is antithetical to our Islamic faith which promotes compassion and respect for life. Even though the perpetrator may have been under an inordinate amount of stress, in no way does that justify this horrific crime. Some reports suggest there may be several factors at play but as American Muslims we assert that in no way does Islam teach or condone this kind of crime.

We are confident that our fellow Americans will exercise restraint by not linking this tragic action of a Muslim identified individual with the faith of Islam.

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The American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA) is a New-York based nonprofit organization founded in 1997 to elevate the discourse on Islam and foster environments in which Muslims thrive. We are dedicated to strengthening an authentic expression of Islam based on cultural and religious harmony through interfaith collaboration, youth and women’s empowerment, and arts and cultural exchange. Please visit www.asmasociety.org for more information.