There can be no excuse or justification for harming a person whose only goal was to serve the cause of peace and justice for people of all faiths.

Today's meeting, while not resolving all underlying issues of concern, offered an opportunity to improve lines of communication and to increase mutual cooperation on issues related to national security and the prevention of hate crimes.

This kind of tasteless and trivial portrayal of God does a disservice to the millions of American television viewers who have deeply felt religious beliefs.

Three-quarters of the film links directly Islamic religious practices with terrorism.

I was moved by these scenes to show the injustices that befall our communities, when the government decides to crack down on the whole community in New York.

We know we are racing against time, but we are very hopeful that our voices on behalf of US Muslims will be heard.