in memory, September 11

That whoever kills a single soul for other than a soul killed or for corruption in the earth, it is as though he had killed all of humanity together, and whoever saves the life of a single soul, it is as though he had saved the life of all of humanity together - Quran Surah al-Ma'ida ayah 32 May Allah embrace in His infinite mercy and loving forgiveness the innocents who died and may He bring swift and final justice upon those who committed such an atrocity. May we bring some good out of a terrible evil by being inspired once again to work together for justice and peace, and may we reach out with love to others instead of withdrawing in fear or lashing out in anger. Let the memory of our loss open our hearts to mourn as well the loss of innocent lives elsewhere in the world, wherever it may be happening. Let us not see only our own pain. May Allah forgive us our shortcomings and sins and help and guide us towards a better future. Ameen.