Governor Dean's Message on Eid Al Fitr
With the coming of the new moon, Muslims across America and around the world mark the end of Ramadan. This celebration, known as Eid-Al-Fitr, is a day of joy, thanksgiving, and charity. Governor Dean issued this message today:
Eid Mubarak! As Muslims around the world celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a month of fasting, charity, and reflection, I join you in praying for peace and understanding.
Freedom of religion is a founding principle of our nation. America has prospered and flourished and is now the greatest democracy on earth, in part, because we have welcomed people of all faith traditions. Muslims are as diverse as America, representing every race and ethnicity, and are an integral part of the fabric of our nation.
We are at a time in our nation's history when we need people of goodwill, people of conscience, to come together to promote peace - as Islam teaches. Real understanding - real progress - can only come about when we are all willing to look beyond our differences and embrace our common humanity.
During this joyous time of year, as families of many faiths and traditions gather together to celebrate and offer thanksgiving, I join all Americans in praying for peace and harmony in America and throughout the world.
Dr. Howard Dean is a US Presidential candidate for 2004
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>>Remember, this system of the west is the gun >>and your votes are the bullets used to kill the >>innocent muslims of the world.
east? west? north? south? black? white? why must you divide us as such. don't show your covered heat and say that it is pure and open. not everyone lies, not everyone is wronged, and not everyone is innocent. in the end we are judged by Allah (SWT). so don't judge with knowledge you have not.
Allah (SWT) made us into nations so that we may learn from one another. so go forth and learn. and do not pass judgement on matters you have no knowledge of. Only Allah (SWT) has the final judgment and all the knowledge.
may peace be upon you my friend and may your heart be uncovered and your eyes clear.
I, as an American Muslim, consider your good massege on Eid El Fitr to be appreciated and good political and human practice. It is the first time an American president pay respect to Muslims in America. Governer Dean, I salute you in your efforts to show good intentions towards this small, getting bigger community.
God bless this country, and help us all to be fair and become peace loving people and depart from the war mongering policy that made america
deviate from its principals.
I am praying to Allah that you win this election. I have not delved yet your agenda and program, but I am begining to believe that stand fair on issues. I recommend that you define your position with regard to the nagging problem of the palastinian people.
Good luck
Islam teaches peace in all ramifications and this is understandable to all peace loving people, except those who choose to do the opposite out of their own volition and not the dictate of al-islam.