New York mosque imam asked the United States for religious freedom and political controversy , especially related to the bustle of rebuilding the mosque adjacent to the location of the collapse of the WTC buildings . As stated by Feisal Abdul Rauf , the Imam Mosque New York , Dubai , United Arab Emirates , Wednesday ( 1/8 ) .
Rauf assess the construction of the mosque is not just a debate about the " expansion magnificent building " but also establish the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims the U.S. in the future . And it means a lot to the Superpower countries . Even if the challenge of resistance development continues, the majority of Muslims would question their place and the political aspirations of statehood , as protected by the Constitution .
" I am proud to be a U.S. citizen " Rauf said while speaking in front of about 200 people at the Dubai School thinkers . However , Rauf was reluctant to answer some questions regarding alternative solutions to move the mosque to a new location .
Although controversy , support for the construction of the Ground Zero mosque continues to flow . Some of these financial officer New York City Comptroller , John Liu , and the Democratic Party , Scott Sieber joined to support [ read : Ground Zero Mosque to Support Financial ] .
joint statement on the steps of the location of Park51 . " We represent the constitutional rights of Muslims and Americans of all faiths to build houses of worship anywhere in our nation as allowed by law and local regulations , " Latif said as quoted by CNN on Tuesday .
He added that the group represents more than 55 mosques and Islamic organizations in New York City that " stand against racism , hatred , intolerance of religious and ethnic bigotry directed against Islam and Muslim Americans " . The group's statement also called for dialogue a week to help combat bigotry and promote understanding and tolerance of religion in civil society .
Latif told reporters that a number of mosques across the United States will conduct an open house over the weekend from Oct. 22-24 to help the people of other faiths better understand Islam and Muslims .
Mahdi Bray , Muslim leaders of MAS Freedom , believe in the Park51 Islamic center can be seen as a symbol of reconciliation , a symbol of unity and a symbol of mutual respect . He asserted , " None of our organization is able to give money to the project . ( But ) we support the idea , and we provide the social and political support behind it . "
Park51 developers issued a statement following the press conference to thank the Muslim -American leaders for their support . " Our community remains committed to building bridges of understanding to our neighbors , for our city and the rest of America . Park51 will fulfill this commitment . As such , it provides a much needed service of New Yorkers of all backgrounds who live and work in Lower Manhattan , "read a statement released by the developer Park51 .
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