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Article: An open letter to the American Muslim community
- Article from:
- The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
- Article date:
- November 1, 2003
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CopyrightCopyright American Educational Trust Nov 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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By the American Muslim Political Coordination Council
Assalamu Alaikum (peace be with you) brothers and sisters, fellow American Muslims,
As we reflect on how the fruits of hard work truly have made this country the land of opportunity, we know that our nation is still an experiment, a work-in-progress, and that American Muslims must play an instrumental role in making it even better.
Our challenges are many, both from within and without. We are a relatively young community in the U.S., ethnically and culturally diverse, and still "learning the ropes" when it comes to the realm of politics. We are challenged by the aftereffects of 9/11, erosion of civil rights, and the general tone of ...