American Muslims not only have condemned nine eleven again and again but have also contributed time, effort, energy, funds and sometimes even their own lives to fight this War On Terror.

American Muslims have patiently and painfully endured viscous attack after attack from Islamophobes who hate any Muslim who is alive and living.

We American Muslims have also stood tall and defended our lives, our families, our friends and above all our Religion. Slowly but surely stories come into the mainstream of American Muslims who fought valiantly in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Colin L. Powell on Meet The Press introduced one such Hero to the entire Country today -  American Muslim Soldier Kareem Rashad Sultan Khan, of Manahawkin, NJ, who is buried in Arlington.

Mr. Khan as a 14-year-old young boy shocked by the events of nine eleven knew that his religion did not endorse violence and killings, especially of innocent children and women. Khan waited till he graduated from High School and enlisted in the Army. He felt that he was an American and he had a job to do, defend his country. Mr Khan served in Iraq over a year from July 2006 till August 6th 2007. On that day he gave his life in the service of his country. A young Handsome Patriotic American Citizen. A normal young person who loved the Dallas Cowboys, Disneyland and playing video games with his half sister. His country Honored him by bestowing The Bronze Star and The Purple Heart on him. Khan would have been home safe a month before, but his tour of duty had been extended in Iraq. Khan was planning on either going to medical school or reenlisting back in the Military.

We at Muslims for America are proud of him and proud of all our US soldiers who have had difficult overseas deployments. The ones who come back to the families we offer our gratitude. Those who gave their lives, we will never forget your dedication to your country. You are the Heroes we look up to and you are the Profiles of Courage we talk about.

I would also like to Honor Humayun S.M. Khan, who is also buried in Arlington. Mr Khan died in a suicide car bombing at the main gate of his base in Iraq. His country bestowed the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart on him.

The American Muslim Heroes live in our hearts and as do the rest of our Dear Departed American Military Soldiers and Officers.

We look up to their families for their Patriotism and we honor them for their Courage and Strength.

Thank You.

More Profiles of Courage

The month of Ramadan is to reflect on your life, ask for forgiveness of your past sins and pray to lead a better life in the future. This is the month when you fast daily to remind yourself what hunger feels like. This is the month to learn patience. This is the month to learn endurance and how to be humble. This is the month to serve God’s people.

This was not the month to blow up people, and especially at the time when they are opening their day long fast and at the same time saying their prayers. Families sitting together with small children to celebrate their goodness.

These are not Muslim Terrorists or Islamic Terrorists or Fundamental terrorists, these are just terrorists. They don’t follow a religion. They are hooligans. They are low IQ people who have been brain washed to carry horrible acts. They are a tool used by people who hate America and anyone who associates with America.

We at Muslims For America condemn the bombing of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan. We condemn all suicide bombings that have taken place in Pakistan. We condemn all suicide bombings that take place any where in the World. We are all God’s children and we are endowed with the right to pursue our individual happiness. These terrorists are out to destroy our way of life and our pursuit of happiness.

We also want to thank our friends in America and around the world, who have called us and emailed us their condolences. Our friends just can’t understand why a Muslim country would have a suicide bombing so brutal in the middle of a Holy Month. Our friends also are realizing that the problem is not the religion of Islam, the problem is these people who are really animals. They are being herded like cattle to kill and maim innocent people including children.

This is the time to understand that we the religions of the World need to stand together to fight this evil. Let us not do what these Hooligans want which is split up and argue amongst us.

The people amongst us who try to spread hate and try to divide us, are no better than these Hooligans. This world is shrinking by the day. Let’s try to live together in Peace and Harmony. Let’s work together to rid the world of these irreconcilable thugs.

May God bestow Goodwill on all of us. God Bless us all. God show us wisdom and light. God lead us into peace and prosperity.

Ramadan Mubarik,

Seeme Hasan