ISB and Partners Denounce the Attacks on Al-Aqsa

ATLANTA - May 18, 2021 - PRLog -- The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta, together with Bishop Robert Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley, and Rabbi Joshua Lesser, denounce the recent attacks on Muslim worshippers inside Al-Aqsa mosque during the holy month of Ramadan. We are heartbroken by these attacks as we are when any worshippers are attacked in their sacred spaces. While attacks on Muslim worshippers are deeply troubling any time they occur, these attacks during Islam's holiest of months in one of the holiest of sites, are particularly egregious.

We implore all parties to cease hostilities immediately.  As people and organizations who work to build bridges across faith, racial, ethnic and political divides, we understand that changing hearts and minds is hard work.  We also know that dialogue, not violence is the only path to peace.  Together, we pray for a lasting peace when religious worshippers of all faiths feel safe and secure in their holy places, when conversation and education are honored above fighting and when we all work together towards a better world.

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The ISB builds bridges of understanding through dialogue and creates spaces for mutual respect and inclusion.  For 20 years, the ISB's interfaith work has solidified our connections to worshippers of all faiths. We will continue to do our part in educating both our local and global community about Islam and Muslims. To learn more about Ramadan, the significance of the last 10 days of Ramadan and the importance of Al-Aqsa mosque in the Islamic faith, visit our website or invite us for a conversation.