Vigil to Honor 20-Year-Old Tampa Business Owner and U.S. Citizen Killed by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
(TAMPA, FL, 7/18/2025) — The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the Islamic Community of Tampa, and the family of Sayfollah Musallet (also known as Saif al-Din Musalat) are calling on the public to join an interfaith vigil honoring the life of the 20-year-old Tampa resident, U.S. citizen and business owner killed by illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, allegedly with the support of the Israeli government.
WHAT: Emergency Community Vigil for Sayfollah Musallet
WHEN: Saturday, July 19, at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Islamic Community of Tampa (ICT)
5910 E. 130th Ave., Tampa, FL 33617
#RememberingSayfollah #CommunityVigil #CAIRFlorida
CONTACT: Wilfredo Amr Ruiz, Communications Director, CAIR-Florida, (305) 502-6749, wruiz@cair.com
CAIR-Florida Executive Director Imam Abdullah Jaber said:
“Sayfollah’s murder is not just a tragedy, it is a wound carved into every honest heart..And in our grief, we do what we’ve always done: we come together to remember the life stolen from us, and to declare we will not be broken.”
He continued:
“So we say to every honest heart, every faith, friend, and ally— come and stand with us — in prayer, in presence, in resilience.
“And to our elected officials, we invite you to come bear witness to the oath you swore. Come and stand where justice demands you.”
On Monday, CAIR-Florida held a press conference with Musallet’s family at its Tampa office to call for accountability following Sayfollah’s death.
SEE:
- VIDEO: CAIR-FL News Conference with Family of American Killed by Illegal Israeli Settlers
- CAIR Action Alert: Tell Congress to Condemn Israel’s Killing of American Citizen
- Miami Herald: Muslim Groups Call for Florida Officials to Investigate Killing of Tampa Man in West Bank
About CAIR-Florida
CAIR-Florida is the state’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, foster dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
La misión de CAIR-Florida es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensión mutua.
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CONTACT: Wilfredo Amr Ruiz, Communications Director, CAIR-Florida, (305) 502-6749, wruiz@cair.com