Prayers & Reflections on the Recent New Zealand Attacks
ArRazzaq Islamic Center wishes to thank all of you who have sent prayers and words of comfort regarding the recent attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand. Please pray for our community to be protected from evil. If you would like to leave a comment below, please complete the form located here. NOTE: all comments will be reviewed prior to positing for applicability. Thank you in advance. May G-d guide and protect us all as we stand together against hate and for peace.
We join with all those across the nation and around the world who are standing in solidarity with the Christchurch Muslim Community, offering heart felt condolences and prayers for the families of the 50 innocent lives tragically taken, as well as those lives shaken, shattered and left void, by yet another senseless act of violence driven by hate. We pray the deceased are in the highest levels of paradise. We ask G-d to envelop the loved ones left behind with His mercy and comfort in this time of extreme difficulty. And please pray for our community and all other communities of faith to be protected from evil.
My name is Andrew and I serve as pastor of Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church. My heart is heavy following the horrific attacks in New Zealand, and I want our congregation to support you and yours. I am wondering if we might schedule a visit. I wish to begin a friendship and to live into my prayers for peace by making connections. In hope,
I’m so sorry about the New Zealand attacks and massacre. I am Jewish and would like to offer my condolences and friendship to my Islamic neighbors. I would like to learn more about it your traditions and faith. Shalom.
As-Salaam-Alaikum
My name is Andrew Taylor-Troutman and I serve as pastor of Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church. My heart is heavy following the horrific attacks in New Zealand, and I want our congregation to support you and yours. I am wondering if we might schedule a visit. I wish to begin a friendship and to live into my prayers for peace by making connections.
In hope,
Rev. Andrew Taylor-Troutman
Hello-
I left a phone message today to express my deepest sadness at the tragedy in Christchurch, NZ and to condemn white supremacy and its perpetrators. I am a member of the catholic community of Immaculate Conception, your neighbor, and would like to visit and discuss ways in which we can work together to combat hatred and sow peace. My prayers are with the families of all who died, with those who were killed-that they may be in Paradise-and with those who survived for their healing. Please know that our family stands with you against hate and for peace. As-salamu alaykum.
Friends in Faith,
As the thunder rolls outside and storm clouds cover the sun, I am reminded of the horrendous act of terror that took place at the two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand this day. I am mortified that anyone could plan such a murderous act for over two years, and carry it out on innocent Muslim people of faith out of xenophobic fear. My prayers are with your people on this Holy Day of yours, as you try to explain yet another act of fear/hatred turned violent. Please know that we stand in solidarity with you on this day, and hold firm to our common love of Allah/Yahweh/God, who values all lives as precious, mourns with us as we mourn, even while yearning for peace, shalom, and well-being for our world. In hope and prayer,