Friend, I’m heartbroken for the students, parents, faculty, and everyone affected by yesterday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Everyone should be able to gather, learn, and worship in peace, and I’m so angry that a place of comfort and safety was taken from our community.
I hope our Muslim community can soon find peace and healing. But healing won’t be possible without accountability — for the violence, and for the anti-Muslim and anti-Islam rhetoric that fueled it.
We all need to come together to address the hatred and violence aimed at dividing us and pitting us against each other. It’s our collective responsibility to heal divisions and lead with compassion and understanding.
If you’re looking for a way to support the individuals and families impacted by this tragic shooting, the Islamic Center has established the official ICSD Victim & Family Support Fund to provide direct recovery support. You can make a contribution here.
I’m thankful for this team for standing together in moments like this.
Sincerely,
Sara
