"The truth is that killing innocent people is always wrong - and no argument or excuse, no matter how deeply believed, can ever make it right. No religion on earth condones the killing of innocent people; no faith tradition tolerates the random killing of our brothers and sisters on this earth."
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Feisal Abdul Rauf is a prominent American imam and interfaith leader, best known for his efforts to promote understanding between Muslims and people of other faiths. Born in Kuwait in 1951, Rauf moved to the United States in 1970, where he became a voice for moderation and dialogue in the wake of 9/11. He is the founder of the Cordoba Initiative, which seeks to foster a more nuanced discourse about Islam, and is the author of several books including "What’s Right with Islam." Rauf’s legacy lies in his commitment to peace, coexistence, and the belief that faith can unite rather than divide.
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"What's brilliant about the United States system of government is separation of power. Not only the executive, legislative, judicial branches, but also the independence of the military from civilians, an independent media and press, an independent central bank."
Feisal Abdul Rauf"I worked as a teacher in the public school system in New York City for several years, and I was a victim of the layoffs, you know, in the mid-'70s. And then I worked as a sales engineer for a company in New Jersey that was selling industrial filtration equipment."
Feisal Abdul Rauf"'Jihad' can mean holy war to extremists, but it means struggle to the average Muslim."
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