The editors of the Los Angeles Times discussed the fatwa issued by "U.S. and Canadian Muslim scholars and religious leaders " in which they declared that "All acts of terrorism are haram, forbidden by Islam. It is haram, forbidden, to cooperate or associate with … any act of terrorism or violence."

According to these editors, these Muslim leaders should be praised for their efforts and that the existence of this fatwa demonstrates the fact that Muslims are more integrated in American society, which is different from the condition of Muslims in Europe, where they are more "ghettoized."

The editors suggested that the government should be more appreciative of this fatwa: "The U.S. is safer for their efforts, but the government has been curiously reticent to acknowledge and praise the anti-terror cooperation of Muslim organizations. The latest fatwa offers a new opportunity. It would be encouraging for these Muslims to hear publicly from President Bush or at least Homeland Security Director Michael Chertoff on that point."