Pocono Islamic community: Bin Laden’s death positive

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Echoing this sentiment is Moein Khawaja, executive director of the Philadelphia office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, which works to promote understanding of the religion and dialogue between Muslims and everyone else. "What happened on 9/11 was an attack not just on America, but on the Islamic faith as well," Khawaja said.

Responding Positively to Negative Stereotypes – MYLP Workshop Activity

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I’ve conducted youth workshops over the course of a few months and parents always seem to ask about topics and discussions. Inquisitive parents sometimes listen to what’s being presented and have their own questions. CAIR-Philadelphia’s model is that youth workshops must educate, empower, and inspire. We’ve prepared the best hands-on, interactive activities for MYLP students. Participants receive practical information that they can use daily, and most importantly, they get their voices heard. We teach young American Muslims that what they contribute is equally as valuable as any other religious group.

Muslims here have three reasons to rejoice

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Moein Khawaja, executive director of the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said that as an American and a Muslim, he cheered when he heard of bin Laden's demise. "My wife and I were watching the Phillies game where they announced his death," Khawaja said. "As people at the game chanted, 'U.S.A.,' we yelled, 'We got him!'"