U.S. Muslims want to be counted | World | News |
March 11, 2010 – 2:34 am
Actively participate in the upcoming census urged fellow Muslim organizations and religious leaders of America, arguing that the execution of this civic duty for the benefit of society as a whole.
” Our cooperation with the Census Bureau is very helpful – considers one of the founders and president of the Muslim Action Network of America (American Muslim Interactive Network, AMIN) Hazami Barmada. – Because there are many people who bring up the importance of the census, which only we can “.
This is why AMIN organized the March 9 meeting in Washington the Muslims and the Census Bureau under the title” Census 2010: Voices of Muslims are important “.
” Some people may fear discrimination because of their religious affiliation or because of the fact that they are immigrants – says director of social programs of the Islamic Center of Dar Al-Hijra, a Virginia imam Johar Abdul-Malik. – However, Congress made it clear that there is a clear distinction between matters of internal security, immigration, and those who interrogates citizens during the census “.
From the fact that Muslim countries should be participate in the census, I agree and responsible for relations with the government of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (Muslim Public Affairs Council, MPAC), Alejandro J. Boytel: “We are conducting a campaign” then count me “in order to attract Muslim countries”.
U.S. Census Bureau also appealed to many organizations, such as the American branch of the charity Islamic Relief Fund to help bring Muslims to participate in the census reports IslamOnlayn “.
“We have opened a blog at his site, which discusses why for us as Muslims, it is important to participate in this” – said the representative of Islamic Relief USA Christina Tobias-Nahi.
And really, why it is so important, because religion in the questionnaire did not specify?
Yes, if only because that way you can find the proportional distribution of representatives of the Muslim community in the government and local government, explained Imam Abdul-Malik. And in general, this event will benefit the society.
“The Prophet (peace be upon him) was a mercy for the worlds because he considered, because he has openly and not afraid – said Abdul-Malik. – I must say: “I am a Muslim and I agree with those that would benefit my community”.
Tobias-Nahi said that resulting from the survey information will be used for of social services, and it is important for Muslims. It thus social support will be provided where it is more needed.
And in general, is a civic duty of every American who believes Hazami Barmada, Muslims are also particularly important to be active members of their society.
