02.16.09

PFP Condemns Beheading of Aasiya Hassan, Wife of Bridges TV Founder

Posted in Miscellaneous at 12:39 pm by Shhh....

(Muslim organization calls murder ‘horrific’ and ’sadistic’)
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Press Release

For Immediate Release
February 14, 2009
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GREAT FALLS, VA - The Peaceful Families Project (PFP) strongly condemns the tragic
beheading of Aasiya Hassan of Buffalo, NY on February 12th. Police have taken her
husband, Muzzammil Hassan into custody and charged him with second degree murder.
Aasiya Hassan was found on Thursday evening following Muzzammil Hassan’s arrival
at the police station indicating she could be found in his office at Bridges TV.
Aasiya Hassan had recently filed for divorce, and had a protective order issued
against Muzzammil Hassan on February 6th. Police continue to search for the murder
weapon.

In a statement today, PFP said: “As the national Muslim organization in the United
States solely devoted to ending domestic violence, we at PFP condemn, in the strongest
terms possible, the horrific, brutal, and sadistic beheading of Aasiya Hassan.
There is no justification for domestic violence of any kind, including psychological,
verbal, physical, and sexual abuse. We have heard from numerous Muslim leaders,
imams, activists, and families voicing their outrage against this calamity. We
call upon Muslim families and leaders across the country to vocally address this
tragedy in their communities by clarifying Islam’s stance against domestic violence.
We hope that every Muslim community will actively join us in working to end all
forms of domestic violence in Muslim families by raising awareness and developing
effective programming. We send our sincere prayers and heartfelt condolences to
Aasiya Hassan’s family and friends, and hope that the perpetrator of this monstrous
crime will be brought to justice.”
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About Peaceful Families Project
As the only national organization solely devoted to ending domestic violence among
Muslim families, the Peaceful Families Project facilitates awareness workshops for
Muslim leaders and communities, provides cultural sensitivity trainings for professionals,
and develops resources regarding abuse in Muslim communities. To donate to PFP,
and to learn more about PFP programs and resources, visit www.peacefulfamilies.org

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