(WASHINGTON D.C., 5/23/23) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today offered its condolences on the passing of Muslim activist Issa Smith.
Issa advocated for human rights worldwide through leadership and activism in organizations such as the Bosnia Task Force, Americans for Soviet Muslim Rights and the American Muslim Council. He also advocated for Imam Jamil Al Amin, as well as African-American and Native American causes.
In a statement, CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said:
“To God we belong and to Him we return. Br. Issa was a pioneer of activism in the American Muslim community and will be fondly remembered for his humor, his hard work and his defense of human rights in this nation and worldwide. We ask God to grant his loved ones patience in this difficult time and to admit Br. Issa to the highest level of Paradise.”
Awad noted that his funeral prayer will be offered today (Tuesday, May 23) after Duhur prayer (1:30) at ADAMS Sterling (46903 Sugarland Road Sterling, Virginia 20164).
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