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."

FMCAT founder: Kamal Nawash is a lawyer and Palestinian immigrant and has appeared onCNN, Aljazeerah, Fox News Channel shows including like O'Reilly Factor, as well as on Al-Arabiya and many more.

Kamal Nawash formed the Free Muslim Coalition Against Terrorism in May 2004. FMCAT has a website where Muslims can report suspicious activity.

In May of 2005, the Free Muslims organized the first ever Muslim lead rally against terrorism. The rally was endorsed by more the 80 organizations and received substantial media coverage.

In June of 2005, the work of the Free Muslims was recognized by the U.S. government when the White House appointed the president f the Free Muslims, Kamal Nawash, 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.

The Free Muslims have enjoyed substantial success and growth in the short time since they were established. In addition to being recognized by the White House, in March of 2006, 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.

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

Unlike many other Muslim organizations, FMCAT does not maintain a pro-Palestinian stance (nor pro-Israel). In addition, they support the dismantling and disarming of Hezbollah.

External links

• Free Muslim Coalition Against Terrorism Official site
• Free Muslims Against Terrorism, Or More Deception?-An article of criticism by Ali Sina
• 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