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OKLAHOMANS
Know
What Does Islam Say?
“Say O Muslims: We believe in God and that which is
revealed unto Us and that was revealed to Abraham,
and Ishmael, and Isaac, and the tribes, and that which
Moses and Jesus received from their Lord”
(Quran 2:136)
“No compulsion is to be on them, Verily they are my
allies and have my promise to stand against all that they
hate. The Muslims are to fight for them, their churches
are to be respected”
- Muhammad on Christians
The Quran reveals the acceptance of religious
pluralism and diversity in mankind. It accepts
the message sent to the Jews and Christians
as truth. It promotes understanding and
interactions among various communities:
“We have created you as different tribes and
nations so that you may know one another.”
(Quran 49:13)
Please Join the Muslim Community of Oklahoma City and Tulsa This Friday January 14, 2011
as we help the American Red Cross save lives
FRIDAY JANUARY 14, 2011
ISLAMIC CENTER OPEN HOUSE 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Islamic Society of Greater OKC
3815 North St. Clair Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Blood Donor Drive 3pm- 6pm
What Do Oklahomans Say?
“Sadly, many Americans still view Islam through the lens of
fear and ignorance. Education and personal engagement read-
ily dismantle the stereotypical images of Islam as inherently
violent and menacing. I have studied Islam and worked closely
with hundreds of Muslims throughout the U.S. & Middle East
for over 30 years. While a small minority of extremists claim
inspiration from Islam, the vast majority are committed people
of faith and goodwill who embrace Christians, Jews, and others
in a spirit of hospitality as they live out the vision of Islam as
a religion of peace.” - Rev. Dr. Charles Kimball, Baptist
Minister & Director of Religious Studies Program at OU
“Oklahomans can do nothing more important at this moment
in American history than to treat their Muslim sisters and
brothers with respect and dignity. Anything less is, dare I
say it, profoundly unchristian.”- Dr. Robin R. Meyers, Senior
Minister, Mayflower Congregational UCC Church
“My experience with Muslims in Oklahoma is positive. I see
God giving all the spiritual children of Abraham an invitation
to a family reunion right here in my home state!”- Father
Michael L. Chapman, Pastor Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church
“All Oklahomans need to learn to respect one another and
live with our differences. A spirit of inclusiveness and mutual
respect will make us all stronger. Our diverse faith traditions
can draw us into an experience of the sacred depths of life,
instead of leading us toward a narrow minded bigotry.”
- Rev. Jim Stovall, Oklahoma City
If you would like to organize an event, or network with your local Muslim Community, please contact
the Islamic Society of Greater Oklahoma City (405-946-2116, isgoc.com),
the Islamic Society of Tulsa (918-665-2024, istulsa.org), or
the Oklahoma Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (405-415-6851, info@ok.cair.com).
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Did you know the name Jesus appears in the Quran
more times than the name Muhammad?
And that the Virgin Mary is mentioned in the Quran
more times than in the Bible
Did you know Muslims believe in the same God as
Jews & Christians?
Muslims believe God sent the Torah to Moses
Muslims believe God sent the Gospel to Jesus
Did you know Muslims believe in the Final Day ?
And that Jesus will return to Earth on the Final Day
to establish God’s Kingdom of Peace & Justice
Did you know the first official message of
condolences sent to Oklahoma City’s Alfred
Murrah Building after the terrorist attack of 1994
came from Oklahoma’s Muslim Community?
American Muslims have persistently and continuously
denounced terrorism around the world
Did you know that Oklahoma is home to the first
Muslim Country-Western Music Artist?
Kareem Salama
Did you know, the oldest copy of the Quran on
American soil was owned by Thomas Jefferson?
This Quran is preserved at the
Library of the Congress
Islamic Society of Tulsa
4630 S Irvington Ave
Tulsa, OK 74135
Blood Donor Drive 12pm - 3pm
“I have learned so much about tolerance, patience and for-
giveness from the Oklahoma Muslim community as they have
continued to reach out in friendship to the entire community
in the face of continued bigotry, hatred and discrimination.”
- Leslie Perkel, member of the Jewish Community
“That Jewish Rabbi from Nazareth taught us to practice
tolerance, give love and kindness and promote peace. Islam
is a faith that practices all of those things as a matter of
course. As a follower of Jesus I can do no less. We should
be exploring the things we have in common and not trying
to drive a wedge between the religious traditions of Islam
and Christianity. Finding out and promoting what we have
in common leads to understanding and wipes out the fear of
what we did not know.” - Bob Bearden, Chairman, Board of
Deacons, Mayflower Congregational Church
“Same Author, new editions - That is what Muslims believe
of the Torah, the Bible, and the Quran. The Author is God
Almighty, Lord of Abraham. So if anyone invokes Moses’
name I will say Amen. If anyone invokes Jesus’ name, I will
say Amen. Therefore it is not enough to tolerate one another,
instead we must love one another. Muslims are mandated by
their faith to show ‘righteousness’ to people of other faiths,
and Oklahoman Muslims must follow that spirit.” - Quote from
recent sermon by Dr. Imad Enchassi of the Islamic Society of
Greater Oklahoma City, and recipient of the Interfaith Alliance
Foundation of Oklahoma City Community Service Award