Texas Muslims come to the aid of Harvey victims

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Texas Muslims come to the aid of Harvey victims
Dozens of mosques in Houston opened their doors, aided in rescue operations and provided goods to those hit by historic flooding

Jacob Powell
Tuesday 29 August 2017 23:17 UTC  Last update: Wednesday 30 August 2017 3:34 UTC

Houston’s Muslim community is at the forefront of helping those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey, which has flooded much of the fourth most populous city in the United States.

Dozens of mosques have either opened their doors for shelter, aided in rescue operations or provided goods, such as food, blankets and bottled water for those in need.

“In the whole Greater Houston area, people are helping people; neighbours are helping neighbours and we are trying everything we can to help people,” said MJ Khan, the president of the Islamic Society of Greater Houston.

“We are required – it is an obligation for Muslims – to help our fellow human beings regardless of whether they are Muslims or non-Muslims,” he told Middle East Eye on Tuesday.

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