Pledge to stand with American Muslims today.
- Become familiar with Muslim, Sikh and other faith groups in your local community.
- Host an event or include a reflection in your next service of worship that recognizes the vulnerability of religious minorities and human rights in times of war.
- Monitor any local slurs or public commentary against Muslims that in any way links Islam to ISIL and terrorism, and respond. If you see such examples in the local news, submit a letter to the editor. Click here for general talking points and tips on writing an LTE.
- Join NRCAT and our Muslim and interfaith partners in continuing to call the U.S. to accountability for torture post-9/11 and join us to ensure that U.S.-sponsored torture does not creep back into the policy, practice or political rhetoric as the effort to combat terror unfolds. Sign-up to receive action alerts from NRCAT.
RESOURCES:
- Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Standing with American Muslims; Upholding American Values - Shoulder-to-Shoulder has a variety of resources to engage your community. In conjunction with Muslim Advocates, Shoulder-to-Shoulder is hosting a Sept 23 webinar on countering hate. Also, Shoulder-to-Shoulder invites local and regional groups around the U.S. to join as community members.
- Video of American Muslim Leaders Press Conference on Preventing Violent Extremism press conference on September 10, 2014.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about American Muslims from the Interfaith Alliance