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In Washington on Wednesday (September 10), a broad coalition of US Muslim leaders joined together to underscore their condemnation of terrorism and extremism. They outlined new efforts to ensure that ISIS and other groups do not gain footholds among young American Muslims.<\/p>\n

Watch excerpts of the statements from Haris Tarin, director of the Washington office of the Muslim Public Affairs Council; Azhar Azeez, president of the Islamic Society of North America; Imam Mohammad Magid of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society; Imam Talib Shareef, president of Masjid Muhammad Inc.; and Imam Johari Abdul Malik of Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

US Muslim leaders joined together to denounce extremism and terrorism. The brutality of the ISIS militant group \u201chas no basis in the teachings of Islam,\u201d says Azhar Azeez, president of the Islamic Society of North America. 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