UPDATE: Quabbin Reservior and Hampshire mosque

The members of Hampshire mosque - Amherst, which promotes peace and understanding, are understandably concerned about the decision of both the Massachusetts State Police "media relations office" and the Hampshire District Court to "black out" the names of the Muslim students from Pakistan, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia who admitted to illegally trespassing at the Quabbin Reservoir in May.

Muslims illegally lurking around the Quabbin caused a statewide terror alert and investigation.

Quabbin Reservoir Muslim Treaspassers - UPDATE

Muslims are overjoyed that a minor clerk magistrate has 'decided' not to issue criminal complaints against the Muslim students and professionals studying the Quabbin after midnight.

Nothing to see here, folks.

Seven Muslim ‘Chemical Engineers’ Caught Trespassing At Quabbin Reservoir Supplying Drinking Water To Boston, Patrols Stepped Up Across State

Islamaphobes that are frightened of Muslims poisoning Boston's water supply at the Quabbin don't really have a leg to stand on.
 

No need to lurk around - contact Hampshire mosque and meet other prominent local Muslims that share your interests.

In the wake of the Boston bombing and the statewide terror alert sparked by seven "chemical engineers" and "recent graduates" from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore (currently residing in Sunderland, Amherst, Northampton, Cambridge, and New York) exploring the Quabbin reservoir, local residents are proud to highlight the achievements of the many other Muslims who have joined our communities and volunteered to become the public faces of the American Muslim community.

Javeria Mir, Gul Ahmed, Utama Abdulwahid, Wajih Elsallal, and Naz Mohamed (L-R) proudly serve the Western Massachusetts community.

Many of our prominent local Muslim community and mosque leaders are also from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia -  and many are recent graduates with backgrounds in chemical engineering, infectious diseases, and public health and safety.  Coincidentally many even live in Sunderland, Amherst, Northampton, and New York.

Islamic Society on Islamic Boston terror attack

Interfaith program to incorporate prayers, collection for bombing victims

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Prayers for the victims of the April 15th Boston Marathon bombings will be offered, and an appeal for donations on their behalf made, during an interfaith program on April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts, 377 Amostown Road.

Iman Wissam Abdul-Baki, society president, will make opening remarks and lead the prayer.

Topic for the evening, which is part of an exploration of common ground and differences among religions, is on Islamic ethics.

Participants include Dr. Fuad B. Mudawwar and Dr. Syed Ali Hazratji, both area physicians and society members, and Martin J. Pion, professor of religious studies at Elms College in Chicopee and a member of the Interfaith Council of Western Massachusetts.

“In the interfaith programs,” said Dr. M. Saleem Bajwa, a Holyoke-based physician and society member, “we explore the common ground and also highlight any differences between Muslims and non-Muslims. In the case of Islam, ethics are based on the original sources, which are the Koran and Sunnah, that is, the sayings and practices of the Prophet Mohammed.”

Islamic community decries bombings

Islamic community decries bombings

April 24, 2013

The members of the Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts extend their heartfelt condolences, support, and prayers to the victims and families of all those affected by the horrific and senseless act of terrorism that took place at the Boston Marathon. 

We ask the All-Merciful God to give strength and patience to all those who lost loved ones, suffered injuries, and were traumatized in any way. We pray that He guide everyone to His path of peace, justice, and mercy.

There is absolutely no justification for such a heinous act. Such acts must be condemned by people of all faiths, regardless of who turns out to be the perpetrator. We commend our law enforcement agencies for their prompt response to this tragedy. We have full confidence in their due diligence and expertise to bring the guilty to justice as quickly as possible. Whoever committed this crime must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law so that closure may be brought to this tragedy and healing may begin.

We ask all members of our community to join together in prayer for the quick recovery of those injured. As a community, we stand together with our fellow citizens and residents of the great state of Massachusetts, to assist the victims in any way we can.

– MOHAMMAD ALI HAZRATJI, MD, President
Islamic Society Of Western Massachusetts, West Springfield

The Welcome Mat is out in South Hadley for Javeria Mir and Gul Ahmed

The South Hadley community is proud to welcome newlyweds Javeria Mir and Gul Ahmed, who recently had a baby and purchased a local home to pursue the American dream.

Javeria has worked closely with NORTHAMPTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND the QUABBIN HEALTH DISTRICT is assessing vulnerabilities and emergency procedures in case of a terrorist attack.

Javeria Mir and Gul Ahmed  - devoted public servants

Our Jihad is to help prepare Massachusetts for the next terrorist attack.

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