Muslim vigil emphasizes ‘ISIS is not Islam’, condemns recent attacks

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By Michelle Basch
November 20, 2015

One week after the terrorist attacks in Paris by ISIS, dozens of Muslims held a vigil and march Friday night near the White House.

About 100 people gathered in Lafayette Square with candles, American flags and banners that read “Muslims Condemn Terrorism”, and “American Muslims Against ISIS”.

Boy Scouts led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Participants later marched back and forth in front of the White House.

The event was organized by the All Dulles Area Muslim Society, which has condemned the attacks in Paris.

Maura Yasin says she took part to emphasize that ISIS is not Islam.

“You’re supposed to live in peace; coexist with your fellow human beings. You’re not supposed to kill innocents which is what ISIS is doing, and which is what Assad is doing.”

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