Monthly Archives: June 2012

Muslim Brotherhood victory in Egypt a clarion call against passivity in the Middle East

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Statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Muslim Brotherhood victory in Egypt a clarion call against passivity in the Middle East U.S. needs a Liberty Doctrine to guide the awakening in the region PHOENIX (June 25, 2012) – M. Zuhdi Jasser president and founder of The American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD) and author of “A Battle for the Soul of Islam: An American Muslim Patriot’s Fight for His Faith released the following statement regarding the Muslim Brotherhood’s victory in the Egyptian presidential race:   “The victory of Mohammad Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt’s presidential race validates the fears that many … Continued

Rep. Peter King revisits hearings on American Muslim radicalization

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WASHINGTON — A House of Representatives committee revisited past hearings and presented key findings Wednesday in an attempt to draw conclusions on radicalization within the Muslim American community, but was left undecided. The hearing was the fifth in a series of discussions on the controversial issue.  Read more.

AIFD President Testifies at U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security Hearing

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TESTIMONY OF M. ZUHDI JASSER, M.D. PRESIDENT, AMERICAN ISLAMIC FORUM FOR DEMOCRACY June 20, 2012 U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security Hearing on “The American Muslim Response to Hearings on Radicalization within their Community”   Thank you Chairman King, Ranking member Thompson, Distinguished members of the committee, for seeking my testimony. My name is Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser and I am the president and founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy. When I opened my testimony before this committee in March 2011 I thought it was important to address the polarization that existed within these chambers and … Continued

M. Zuhdi Jasser to testify before U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security

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Statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE M. Zuhdi Jasser to testify before U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security Committee to discuss Muslim reaction to radicalization hearings PHOENIX (June 14, 2012) – M. Zuhdi Jasser president and founder of The American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD) will testify on June 20, 2012 before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security on “The American Muslim Response to Hearings on Radicalization within their Community.” The hearing will be held at the 311 Cannon House Office Building and a live video feed will be available HERE. The hearing will be the fifth in a series of … Continued

King to hold fifth radicalization hearing

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House Homeland Security Committee chairman Peter King (R-NY) plans to convene a fifth hearing on radicalization within the Muslim-American community. The committee invited M. Zuhdi Jasser, M.D., president and founder, American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD) , which advocates for Constitutional preservation and the separation of mosque and state.