Free Muslim Coalition Against Terrorism

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Free Muslim Coalition Against Terrorism (FMCAT) is an Islamic organization dedicated to taking a stand against terrorism. FMCAT is also know by the short hand name of the "Free Muslims Coalition" or an even shorter name of "Free Muslims."

It was formed in May 2004 by Kamal Nawash, a lawyer and Palestinian immigrant. Nawash has appeared on CNN, Aljazeerah, Fox News Channel shows including like O'Reilly Factor, as well as on Al-Arabiya and others.

[edit] Antiterrorism focus

In May of 2005, the Free Muslims organized the first ever Muslim lead rally against terrorism. The rally was endorsed by more the 80 organizations and received substantial media coverage. Furthering this focus on terrorism, Muslims can report suspicious activity on the FMCAT website.

In June of 2005, the work of the Free Muslims was recognized by the U.S. government when the White House appointed Nawash, as president of the Free Muslims, to represent the United States before the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Kamal Nawash addressed leaders of Europe, and the former soviet republics in a speech on tolerance.^{[citation needed]}

The Free Muslims have enjoyed substantial success and growth in the short time since they were established.^{[citation needed]} In addition to being recognized by the White House, in March of 2006, Nawash, again as the president of the Free Muslims, was invited to Jerusalem to advance an alternative approach to solving the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. In summary, Kamal Nawash argued that in light of the passionate claims both Palestinians and Israelis have for the same territory the only solution for them is to become equal citizens in a confederacy rather than splitting the territory into two sovereign states.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Other views

More recently the Free Muslims Coalition has condemned the reaction of American Muslim organizations and Muslim governments to the unfavorable depiction of Prophet Mohammad in European newspapers.

In contrast to other Muslim organizations, FMCAT maintains a neutral stance neither pro-Palestinian or pro-Israel. In addition, they support the dismantling and disarming of Hezbollah.^{[citation needed]}