[IHW] Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi's presentation at ISNA convention in Washington DC about Shia-Sunni Unity

In his address to the July 4th ISNA conference, Imam Muhammad Elahi of Michigan's Islamic House of Wisdom echos some themes on which this blog focuses (see the left border column):

We have to be aware that there are people in this country who are conspiring to prevent Muslims from enjoying equal protection under Constitutional law. They are a real danger to all American values. We have to coordinate our efforts with our fellow citizens to help steer our country away from racism, exploitation and violence.

Although we should focus on domestic challenges, it is impossible to ignore developments in the Islamic world. Congressman Tip O'Neill used to say: "All politics is local.” In an era of globalization "All global politics is local, and all local politics is global."

To read the entire speech, click here.
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