The Tampa Bay Muslim Alliance ( TBMA ) and Al-Arian had helped the resettlement of 50 families fleeing from the Bosnian War . Al-Arian and other leaders of TBMA condemned the September 11 attacks in the immediate aftermath . Al-Arian encouraged the nation to pursue those responsible but simultaneously discouraged acts of war that might impact innocent people . He discouraged radio talk show hosts from spreading hate-filled rhetoric and called for national unity . Al-Arian led the local Muslim community in organizing a blood drive in solidarity with the victims of September 11
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Sami Al-Arian