Rutgers University Muslim Student Association To Hold Vigil In Remembrance Of UNC Chapel Campus Victims

Submitted by Azra Baig of the Rutgers University Muslim Student Association:

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we speak on the murders of 23 year old Deah Barakat, his 23 year old wife Yusor Mohammad, and her 19 year old sister Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha at the University of North Carolina on Chapel Hill. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi Raji’oon, Surely to God we belong and to Him we shall return.

They were young Muslims who had their wholes lives ahead of them, but they were snatched away from us because of the hatred of an evil man. Their deaths have sent a wake up call to our communities, reminding us that we have a long way to go until our battle with hatred is won.

In this time, we may be processing emotions that are difficult to understand, but let us respond in the way of our beloved Prophet (Peace be upon him). We will not stoop to the levels of our enemies and strike with bullets, but rather we will fight with peace and education. At difficult times like these, it’s important we come together as a community in solidarity, to show everyone that we’re united in this struggle.

To accomplish this, the Rutgers University Muslim Student Association will be hosting a vigil tonight at 7:30 PM, Brower Commons, to remember our three heroes.