scrappinghappy
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Post by scrappinghappy on Feb 22, 2017 3:21:53 GMT
forward.com/fast-forward/363765/muslims-fundraise-to-repair-vandalized-st-louis-jewish-cemetery/The goal was $20,000, they have raised over $40,000 so far. I am immensely moved by the statement on their fundraising page: Is It Not a Human Soul? While these senseless acts have filled us with sorrow, we reflect on the message of unity, tolerance, and mutual protection found in the Constitution of Medina: an historic social contract between the Medinan Jews and the first Muslim community. We are also inspired by the example of our Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, who stood up to pay respects for a passing Jewish funeral procession. When questioned on why he stood for a Jewish funeral, he responded, "Is it not a human soul?" [Source: Bukhari].
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Post by epeanymous on Feb 22, 2017 3:24:06 GMT
This makes me very happy.
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Post by elaine on Feb 22, 2017 3:27:48 GMT
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Post by trollie on Feb 22, 2017 3:47:11 GMT
So awesome.
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Post by mom on Feb 22, 2017 3:50:01 GMT
Very, very cool!
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Post by maurchclt on Feb 22, 2017 3:50:36 GMT
Truly what America is all about. Not the hate and fear filled rhetoric we have been hearing. A big thank you!
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Post by lucyg on Feb 22, 2017 4:04:50 GMT
This is making me cry. It's just such a lovely gesture, in a country that is not always so welcoming to Muslims.
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Post by flanz on Feb 22, 2017 4:31:10 GMT
Beautiful, but I am not surprised.
I've had the chance to support our local Muslim population at a couple of rallies in the last year or so. They are very involved in our town's Interfaith community and we think very highly of them.
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Post by kate on Feb 22, 2017 4:33:04 GMT
LOVE this.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Feb 22, 2017 4:43:42 GMT
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Feb 22, 2017 4:55:26 GMT
I love the statement about "it's a human soul." Perfect for the occasion and perfect way to describe Islam, particularly given the negativity Muslims are getting these days.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 5:05:32 GMT
Truly what America is all about. Not the hate and fear filled rhetoric we have been hearing. A big thank you!  |
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Post by PLurker on Feb 22, 2017 6:10:23 GMT
People helping people. As it should be.
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Post by bc2ca on Feb 22, 2017 6:12:03 GMT
Thanks for sharing!  |
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Post by miominmio on Feb 22, 2017 6:24:12 GMT
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Post by scrappintoee on Feb 22, 2017 8:32:56 GMT
When questioned on why he stood for a Jewish funeral, he responded, " Is it not a human soul?" [Source: Bukhari]. Thank you for posting-----that quote almost made me cry! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 8:35:46 GMT
I am beyond thankful, happy and humbled that you would post this. THESE are the Muslims that "I" know.
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Post by gar on Feb 22, 2017 8:38:19 GMT
When questioned on why he stood for a Jewish funeral, he responded, " Is it not a human soul?" [Source: Bukhari]. Thank you for posting-----that quote almost made me cry! Me too. I wish stories like this would go viral instead of all the nasty ones. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 10:27:11 GMT
I am beyond thankful, happy and humbled that you would post this. THESE are the Muslims that "I" know. These are the Muslims that most of us know Ali and others would too if they put their prejudice aside and got to know them. |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 22, 2017 10:39:40 GMT
That's beautiful, and made me teary-eyed.
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Post by missfrenchjessica on Feb 22, 2017 10:52:00 GMT
What a wonderful thing to do. What a truly human thing to do for other humans regardless of religious persuasion. Like someone said above--these are the Muslims I know.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 11:08:12 GMT
Thank you for sharing! It's giving me hope. You posted this 7 hours ago. It's been updated...they've raised about $55 million now!
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Post by mikklynn on Feb 22, 2017 13:09:20 GMT
Beautiful, but I am not surprised. I've had the chance to support our local Muslim population at a couple of rallies in the last year or so. They are very involved in our town's Interfaith community and we think very highly of them. I agree! We share our Lutheran church office space with a Muslim organization. They are wonderful people.
There are extremists in all religions. We should not judge each other by extremists.
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scrappinghappy
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Post by scrappinghappy on Feb 22, 2017 14:14:39 GMT
Thank you for sharing! It's giving me hope. You posted this 7 hours ago. It's been updated...they've raised about $55 million now! Can you share the source of the dollar amount. The donation page is currently showing about $62,000 but of course there are always other ways to donate www.launchgood.com/project/muslims_unite_to_repair_jewish_cemetery#/ |
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Post by maurchclt on Feb 22, 2017 14:18:12 GMT
Where can we go on FB to express our thanks?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2017 14:47:06 GMT
Thank you for sharing! It's giving me hope. You posted this 7 hours ago. It's been updated...they've raised about $55 million now! Can you share the source of the dollar amount. The donation page is currently showing about $62,000 but of course there are always other ways to donate www.launchgood.com/project/muslims_unite_to_repair_jewish_cemetery#/I simply clicked on your link, and it had been updated at that time. ETA: I went to the campaign page just now and it's almost at $65 million!! ETA: because I'm a moron and can't read! $65,000! Not million. |
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 22, 2017 14:49:21 GMT
People helping people, that is what it is all about. |
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Post by maurchclt on Feb 22, 2017 19:14:58 GMT
I was able to send a personal email thanking Linda Sarsour.
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Post by flanz on Feb 22, 2017 19:36:47 GMT
I was able to send a personal email thanking Linda Sarsour. Thanks so much for this piece of info! I just did the same thing. It only took a few seconds to find the button to email her from the linked website. <3 |
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Post by J u l e e on Feb 22, 2017 20:09:21 GMT
The link above now says $80,000!
I could not love this more.
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