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Interfaith Vigil for School Shooting

Tonight, Ameer Mustapha Elturk representing the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA), joined the interfaith leaders and community members in an interfaith prayer service to pay tribute to the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
The event was held at Groves High School in Beverly Hills.
In commenting on the event, Ameer Mustapha said, “Unfortunately we are and have been living a culture of violence. Violence begets violence. Two things need to happen after this tragic and unfortunate school shooting that resulted in the deaths of 20 children and six adults, one, we don’t need guns in the schools, houses of worship, and public places, and two, we need to find a solution to the mentally ill people who are either rejected by the society or simply dangerous.”
The event was represented by different leaders from Christian sects, Jewish, Muslims, Sikhs, and other community leaders.
People in attendance went outside and lit candles remembering the victims for a brief time praying for the victims and their families. It was a somber moment for all.
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/oakland_county/interfaith-prayer-service-held-for-victims-of-mass-school-schooting-in-connecticut#ixzz2FhSyXQ5r
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IONA’s mission is to transform its members and help transform the surrounding communities to righteous, God-fearing people, who collectively strive for the highest moral standard and constantly seek forgiveness from our Creator to earn His pleasure. We seek His compassion and mercy in this life and in the hereafter. We rejuvenate our soul through internal struggle and spiritual exercise in worship of our creator God. The strength of our belief in God gives us the courage to establish good and forbid evil, thus promoting a system of justice for all mankind.