ISCA - The Islamic Supreme Council of America

1998 Releases

Iraq Is a Politcal Issue - Not a Muslim One

(Washington, DC 12/21/98) "Those knowledgeable in politics and history can clearly see that the situation in Iraq is purely a political struggle as the US continues to combat communism, albeit at a time of détente," says Shaykh Hisham Kabbani, Chairman of the Islamic Supreme Council of America (ISCA). "Saddam Hussein does not represent the silenced voice of the Iraqi people; rather, he is a member of the Ba’ath Socialist Party, speaking and acting on behalf of his party affiliation, supported by the communist ex-Soviet Union and now backed by countries with the same political agenda."

ISCA Calls for Peaceful Resolution in Iraq

(WASHINGTON, DC – 12/21/98) "The people of Iraq are oppressed," says Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani, chairman of the council and a scholar in Islamic Law. "They cannot voice their own opinion, as there is no democracy in their country which is currently ruled by the Ba’ath Communist-Socialist Party. Our sources indicate the majority of Iraqis oppose Saddam Hussein, but they have no means to remove him. We call on the UN Security Council and the US government to implement a peaceful solution for the innocent citizens of Iraq who are suffering greatly and to help eliminate the current tyrannical leadership."

Islamic Supreme Council of America Responds to Iraqi Bombing

(Washington, DC 12/17/98) The Islamic Supreme Council of America (ISCA) wishes to clarify that the US government decision to bomb Iraq is not primarily a Muslim issue, and thus should not be treated as one.

The Muslim Magazine: Combatting Stereotypes via Education

(Washington, DC 11/03/98) Latest edition addresses elections and candidates to vote for, Jihad, terrorism, bin Laden, state of Muslim community in US, full coverage of the 2nd International Islamic Unity Conference and other issues.

Peace: The Foundation of the 21st Century

(Washington, DC 10/28/98) American Muslim organization applauds US Government for Middle East peace agreement.

Violence Cannot Eliminate Violence

(Washington, DC 09/28/98) As underscored in Islamic Law, any nation facing an imminent threat to its security has a right to defend itself. Thus while we support the defense of our nation, we stress the fact that violence cannot eliminate violence. Rather it is often an unfortunate precursor to further escalation of violence.