ILDC Director Speaks in Munich

ILDC Executive Director Louay Safi participated in two programs in Germany organized by the senior Muslim chaplain in Germany and by the US Consulate in Munich. The first program involved Muslim service-men and women and their families and was sponsored by the army. It featured several workshops on family values, Islam’s teachings on peace and war, and issues of prejudice and discrimination. The second programs involved several meetings and seminars with public officials, community leaders, and the press.

The Military Family Conference was held in Garmisch, a small resort about 60 miles south of Munich, and was attended by 55 US servicepersons and their families. Dr. Safi spoke on the concept of peace in Islam and discussed Islamic teachings on the limits of war. Speakers included Chaplain Abdul-Rasheed Mohammad, the highest ranking Muslim Chaplain in the military, who in a series of presentations addressed the topic “7 Habits of Highly Effective Families.” Nihad Awad, CAIR executive director, introduced the work of CAIR in the area of human rights and shared with the participants statistics on reported incidents of discrimination against Muslims in the United States and gave tips on how to deal with discrimination and prejudice. James May, IMCOM-Europe Chaplain, stressed the important services rendered by Muslim chaplains and spoke of the need for Muslims to take the initiative in introducing their faith to the larger community .

Col. May commeded Maj. Mohammed for his hardwork and for constantly looking for ways and means to serve his community and country. He also expressed hopes that the Muslim servicepersons and their families work closely with other people of faith to bring mutual understanding and help.

Dr. Safi visited the US Consulate in Munich and met with Eric Nelson, the consul general and his assistants. He thanked Mr. Nelson for the excellent work his consulate is doing in helping the German Muslim interact with the Muslim American community and to

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