Muslims hope for no backlash after Fort Hood shooting
Fort Hood experienced violent attacks on November 5 by one of its own military personnel. Major Nidal Malik Hasan allegedly killed 13 people and wounded over 20 during the shooting. Hasan’s Muslim and Palestinian background has been highlighted, though nothing he allegedly did during the shooting suggests religious extremism. Muslims all across America have condemned the attacks and have told the press that he does not represent Islam. Imams, Muslim clerics, across the country have spoken to their congregations condemning the attacks, calling Hasan’s alleged actions “criminal.” Many Muslims fear that Hasan’s alleged actions will cause a backlash against Muslims.
Imam Mohammad Fuad, the Imam of the Islamic Society of Denton, Denton’s mosque, said a special prayer for the victims of the shooting and their families. Monday night after night prayers, he spoke to members of the mosque about the importance of not taking verses of the Qur’an out of context.
Zeeshan Syed, a Muslim student at the University of North Texas, said some personal prayers after the congregation left.
“It is really sad what happened,” said Syed. “I really hope this doesn’t cause a backlash against Muslims.”
He prayed for the victims of the Fort Hood shooting and their families. He also prayed for the safety and security of Muslims during these difficult times.
http://orion.cascss.unt.edu/~amt0046/Soundslide_1/
December 6, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Tremendous access to shoot this prayer session. Good collection of images, but you could have edited them down to give slideshow more of an emotional impact.