Here is the response to the event by the Islamic Center of Gainesville, Florida:
 
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Assalaamu’alaikum,
In response to the church that will be burning Qur’ans in Gainesville, FL on September 11th, 2010, the Muslim community in Gainesville has organized a response called the Gainesville Muslim Initiative, GMI. We’ll be conducting a series of community outreach events over the next few weeks together with various religious and community leaders. It’s important to note that every major Church and Synagogue in Gainesville has denounced this church and its actions and is willing to work with us and will be joining us for many of our activities.
With that in mind, we respectfully ask that no congregations or individuals arrange protests or other activities on their own in Gainesville. In the interest of maintaining order and safety, we feel it would be best if Muslims outside of North Central Florida remained in their respective communities on that day.
We also ask the Imams and Muslim leaders throughout the state and nation to include the above message in their Eid and Jumah khutbahs. It is imperative that we stay organized, to keep the response coordinated and peaceful.
For those of you who want to support us we ask that you remember our community in your prayers and continue with positive community outreach events in your own communities.
We have a Facebook page, Gainesville Muslim Initiative, where you can find the latest information on all the events.
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Islamic Center of Gainesville | Islamic Center Of Gainesville, Florida
This must be the work of the devil!
...and they're protesting the building of a Muslim cultural center in Manhattan?
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Last edited by Baraka_Guru; 09-09-2010 at 10:20 AM..
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