Free Muslim Coalition Against Terrorism

Free Muslim Coalition Against Terrorism (FMCAT) is an Islamic organization dedicated to taking a stand against terrorism. FMCAT is also know by the short hand name of the "Free Muslims Coalition" or an even shorter name of "Free Muslims."

It was formed in May 2004 by Kamal Nawash, a lawyer and Palestinian immigrant. Nawash has appeared on CNN, Aljazeerah, Fox News Channel shows including like O'Reilly Factor, as well as on Al-Arabiya and others.

Antiterrorism focus

In May 2005, the Free Muslims organized the first ever Muslim-led rally against terrorism. The rally was endorsed by more than 80 organizations and received substantial media coverage. Furthering this focus on terrorism, Muslims can report suspicious activity on the FMCAT website.

In June 2005, the work of the "Free Muslims" was recognized by the U.S. government when the White House appointed Nawash, as president of the "Free Muslims", to represent the United States before the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Kamal Nawash addressed leaders of Europe, and the former Soviet republics in a speech on tolerance.Fact|date=February 2007

The "Free Muslims" have enjoyed substantial success and growth in the short time since they were established.Fact|date=February 2007 In addition to being recognized by the White House, in March 2006, Nawash, again as the president of the Free Muslims, was invited to Jerusalem to advance an alternative approach to solving the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. In summary, Kamal Nawash argued that in light of the passionate claims both Palestinians and Israelis have for the same territory the only solution for them is to become equal citizens in a confederacy rather than splitting the territory into two sovereign states.Fact|date=February 2007

Other views

More recently the Free Muslims Coalition has condemned the reaction of American Muslim organizations and Muslim governments to the unfavorable depiction of Muhammad in European newspapers.

In contrast to other Muslim organizations, FMCAT maintains a neutral stance neither pro-Palestine or pro-Israel. In addition, they support the dismantling and disarming of Hezbollah.Fact|date=February 2007

External links

* [http://www.freemuslims.org/ Free Muslim Coalition Against Terrorism] Official site
*http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/12/AR2005051201788.html] Positive article by the Washington Post
*http://www.freemuslims.org/news/article.php?article=695 Kamal Nawash’s speech before the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
*http://www.freemuslims.org/blog/index.php?id=225 Solving the Palestinian Israeli Conflict
*http://www.freemuslims.org/blog/index.php?id=1257 There is NO Military Solution for the Palestinian/Israeli Conflict