Our Thoughts and Prayers to All Affected by the Tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of those who lost loved ones and the people of Newtown, CT. This is an especially painful time for all of us in Connecticut. We pray for strength and comfort for all those affected.
Gathering in Newington, Connecticut to remember and support the Newtown Community
There will be a gathering on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 7pm at Newington High School - please join us. The address is Newington High School, 605 Willard Avenue Newington, CT 06111.
Statement from Hedaya Islamic Center at Newtown at Interfaith Gathering on December 16, 2012
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
The Muslim community of the Al Hedaya Islamic Center in Newtown, in Connecticut and throughout the nation joins with our fellow Americans in grieving for those who died in this senseless tragedy and praying for them and their families.
We ask God to grant those lost a special place in paradise and we ask their families to be granted the strength to endure the unendurable.
It is in such times of almost unbearable loss that we seek comfort with our Creator and that artificial divisions of faith fall away to reveal a nation of mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, son and daughters, all united in a desire to bring healing and renewed hope.
The Quran, Islam's revealed text, tells us that God's mercy and compassion are without limit and always available for those who ask. God says: "When my servants question you about Me, tell them that I am near. I answer the prayer of every person who calls on Me." (2:186)
In the Quran, God also says: "Give glad tidings to those who endure with patience; who, when afflicted with calamity, say: 'We belong to God and to Him we shall return.' Such are the people on whom there are blessings and Mercy from God." (2:155-157)
So let us all, of every faith, of every background, pray for God's comfort at this time of heartbreaking tragedy.
"Verily, with every difficulty there is ease. Verily, with every difficulty there is ease." (94:5-6)
Ameen
The Muslim community of the Al Hedaya Islamic Center in Newtown, in Connecticut and throughout the nation joins with our fellow Americans in grieving for those who died in this senseless tragedy and praying for them and their families.
We ask God to grant those lost a special place in paradise and we ask their families to be granted the strength to endure the unendurable.
It is in such times of almost unbearable loss that we seek comfort with our Creator and that artificial divisions of faith fall away to reveal a nation of mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, son and daughters, all united in a desire to bring healing and renewed hope.
The Quran, Islam's revealed text, tells us that God's mercy and compassion are without limit and always available for those who ask. God says: "When my servants question you about Me, tell them that I am near. I answer the prayer of every person who calls on Me." (2:186)
In the Quran, God also says: "Give glad tidings to those who endure with patience; who, when afflicted with calamity, say: 'We belong to God and to Him we shall return.' Such are the people on whom there are blessings and Mercy from God." (2:155-157)
So let us all, of every faith, of every background, pray for God's comfort at this time of heartbreaking tragedy.
"Verily, with every difficulty there is ease. Verily, with every difficulty there is ease." (94:5-6)
Ameen
The following were gatherings to remember those who passed and friends and family who lost loved ones. Thank you for attending:
Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, Berlin CT will be having an interfaith gathering to pray and reflect on the tragedy at Newtown, CT. Please join us on Sunday, December 16th 2012 at 2 pm at the Islamic Association of greater Hartford in Berlin, CT (1781 Berlin Turnpike) for one hour inshAllah. We would like to invite you to participate with us after Zuhr prayer.
The Interfaith Council of South Western Connecticut at Stamford and the Mayor of Stamford are having a prayer vigil on Sunday, December 16th 2012 at 3pm at Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford.
The Town of Norwalk will be having a prayer vigil on Sunday, December 16th 2012 at 3pm in the Community Room at Norwalk Town Hall
The Town of Canton will be having a prayer vigil on Sunday, December 16th 2012 at 5pm at the high school - 76 Simonds Avenue, Canton, CT 06019
In West Hartford, CT, there is an interfaith/town-wide vigil on Sunday, December 16th 2012 at 6pm at Blue Back Square in West arford Center near Barnes and Noble bookstore.
The Muslim Community at the Al Hedaya Islamic Center in Newtown CT shares in the grief of the families of the children in today's tragedy. This is an especially painful time for all of us in Newtown. Please join us at the Interfaith vigil on Sunday, December 16th 2012 at 7 PM at the Newtown High School. We pray for strength and comfort from God to the families of the victims.
http://msgdanbury.org/announcement/prayers-victims-todays-tragedy
Online Resources for Coping with Trauma
Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting
Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events
Coping with Crisis-Helping Children With Special Needs
Managing Strong Emotional Reactions to Traumatic Events: Tips for Parents and Teachers
Identifying Seriously Traumatized Children: Tips for Parents and Educators
Disaster Mental Health for Responders: Key Principles, Issues and Questions
Talking with Kids About News
Many thanks to Dawn Roy for providing these links. Thank you to the Interfaith Council of Stamford for sharing this information.
The Interfaith Council of South Western Connecticut at Stamford and the Mayor of Stamford are having a prayer vigil on Sunday, December 16th 2012 at 3pm at Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford.
The Town of Norwalk will be having a prayer vigil on Sunday, December 16th 2012 at 3pm in the Community Room at Norwalk Town Hall
The Town of Canton will be having a prayer vigil on Sunday, December 16th 2012 at 5pm at the high school - 76 Simonds Avenue, Canton, CT 06019
In West Hartford, CT, there is an interfaith/town-wide vigil on Sunday, December 16th 2012 at 6pm at Blue Back Square in West arford Center near Barnes and Noble bookstore.
The Muslim Community at the Al Hedaya Islamic Center in Newtown CT shares in the grief of the families of the children in today's tragedy. This is an especially painful time for all of us in Newtown. Please join us at the Interfaith vigil on Sunday, December 16th 2012 at 7 PM at the Newtown High School. We pray for strength and comfort from God to the families of the victims.
http://msgdanbury.org/announcement/prayers-victims-todays-tragedy
Online Resources for Coping with Trauma
Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting
Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events
Coping with Crisis-Helping Children With Special Needs
Managing Strong Emotional Reactions to Traumatic Events: Tips for Parents and Teachers
Identifying Seriously Traumatized Children: Tips for Parents and Educators
Disaster Mental Health for Responders: Key Principles, Issues and Questions
Talking with Kids About News
Many thanks to Dawn Roy for providing these links. Thank you to the Interfaith Council of Stamford for sharing this information.