(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/24/2015) - The board and staff of the Council
on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today offered sincere condolences
on the passing of Dr. Ahmad Sakr, who died last night in Los Angeles.
In a statement, CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said:
“To God we belong and to Him is our return. Very few people in our
community have left a legacy comparable to that of Dr. Sakr. His
intellectual legacy will last for generations to come. We offer sincere
and heartfelt condolence to his family and loved ones.
“Through his dedicated friendly, humble and practical efforts, he
helped support the establishment of hundreds of mosques, schools and
organizations that continue to serve millions of American Muslims.
"Dr. Sakr served the American Muslim community since his days as a
founding member of the Muslim Student Association. His 40 years of
service is a testament to his sacrifice and dedication to the betterment
of our community. We ask Allah to bless Dr. Sakr with the highest
levels of paradise and grant his family and his loved ones patience.”
“My very first few English sermons in 1989 as a student in Austin
were read from his books,” said CAIR-LA Executive Director Hussam
Ayloush. “At our very first CAIR-LA banquet in 1996, Dr. Sakr
volunteered and stood to encourage the attendees to support CAIR-LA’s
new office in Southern California. No words can describe how much we owe
him. We can only pray that Allah accept from him all his good deeds.”
The funeral prayer is scheduled for today, November 24, (1:15 p.m.)
at the Islamic Center of San Gabriel Valley, followed by burial at the
La Verne Cemetery.
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy
organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam,
encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims,
and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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http://www.cair.com/index.php
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Sunday, January 11, 2015
the Islamic Center of Southern California announces the passing of our beloved Dr. Maher Hathout
With deep sorrow and sadness the Islamic Center of Southern California announces the passing of our beloved Dr. Maher Hathout
Inna lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon. To God we belong and to Him we will return.
Last night, the world lost a pioneer, visionary and a leader of the American Muslim community. Dr. Maher Hathout (1936-2015) was a leader for Islam and for humanity, a voice for the voiceless, a patriot, a poet, a physician, a friend, and a family man. He made an indelible impression on everyone he met.
The Islamic Center of Southern California family asks for prayers of patience and support for the Hathout family during this difficult time. Funeral services are scheduled for this Monday, Jan. 5, at 2 pm at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California. More information will be available at www.icsconline.org and www.mpac.org. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made either to the Islamic Center of Southern California or the Muslim Public Affairs Council.
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