On Thursday, March 28, the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations will join Masjid Ul-Haqq and ICNA Relief in co-hosting a vigil for victims of the Key Bridge tragedy and to pray for healing for all those affected and resilience and strength for the City of Baltimore.
WHAT: Vigil for Key Bridge Tragedy
WHEN: March 28, 2024, 6:30pm
WHERE: Masjid Ul-Haqq, 514 Islamic Way, Baltimore, MD 21217
CONTACT: CAIR Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, zchaudry@cair.com, 410-971-6062; ICNA Relief Maryland Director Abdun Nafey, (443) 759-2086
Yesterday, CAIR joined the IMAN Action Network in issuing a statement following
The IMAN Action Network, a collective of Maryland Muslim organizations and mosques, extends its deepest condolences and unwavering solidarity to all those affected by the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. In these trials, as we face profound sorrow and uncertainty, our prayers, thoughts, and hearts are with the victims, their families and the Baltimore community.
This calamity reminds us of the teachings of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who taught the importance of community support, empathy, and kindness during times of hardship. Let us come together, drawing strength from our faith and the bonds that unite us, to support one another in healing and rebuilding. The IMAN Action Network is committed to standing shoulder to shoulder with the City of Baltimore, offering our assistance and resources to help navigate the aftermath of this tragedy. We are reminded in the Holy Qur’an, ‘Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease’ (94:6). It is with this spirit of resilience and compassion that we approach the days ahead.
May Allah (SWT) grant patience to those grieving, swift recovery to those missing or injured, and strength to our city and all those affected. Together, let us demonstrate the strength and compassion that define our community in the face of adversity.
In Solidarity,
IMAN ACTION NETWORK
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, zchaudry@cair.com, 410-971-6062