Oklahoma Muslims Send Condolences to Boston
(Tulsa, OK 4/16/13)The Islamic Council of Oklahoma’s spokesperson Sheryl Siddiqui
states that Muslims across the state are sending their condolences and heartfelt
sympathies to the people of Boston, to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings,
and to runners everywhere. As Americans, we appreciate the Massachusetts celebration
of Patriots Day and are saddened by the affect this tragedy will have on the participants,
spectators and general population well into the future. We sincerely thank the Good
Samaritans, race organizers and first responders who served the victims so well throughout
the crisis. The marathon is a world-
Oklahoma Muslims and mosques speak with one strong voice in condemning the perpetrators and collectively we hope that everyone will cooperate with law enforcement to ascertain the identity of the criminals and bring them to justice. We pray that cooler heads and warmer hearts will prevail.