Religious leaders of denominations throughout Montclair extend prayers and words of hope to all who may find them comforting.

"In one way or another, we have all been affected by 9/11. Psalm 46:1 reminds us that, ‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.’ Verse 11 reinforces the fact, ‘The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.’"

"When the human soul soareth out of this transient heap of dust and riseth into the world of God, then veils will fall away and verities will come to light, and all things unknown before will be made clear, and hidden truths be understood," said Zivari, quoting Abdu’l-Bahá, son of the faith’s founder. Zivari added, "Our hearts go out to the families during this difficult period. We deeply hope their sorrow will ease with the passage of time."

"There’s a line in an old Negro spiritual that simply says, "Lest not forget." When I and others think back to this single horrific event in our nation’s history we are charged not to forget not only the innocent ones that lost their lives but their loved ones who live lives indelibly imprinted by this tragedy. Neither is forgotten. We still hold our children a little tighter. We still say ‘I love you’ with more significance. We still remember. I and the St. Paul Baptist Church family pray that we never stop."

"So many of our residents of Montclair have suffered personally through this tragedy. It is very much alive in our thoughts and memories and is something we will never forget. These people who have suffered in our community are still in our prayers."

"The further we get away from the event, there is a danger of forgetting the impact that this had on family members. Whereas on that day, for family members, the anniversary of September 11 and its impact is just as strong as it was in the beginning. Today, they are reminded of that loss. My prayer is that family members receive comfort and support from people around them."

"The tragic events of September 11th shall forever be in the hearts and minds of people worldwide. We all have been affected and impacted in one way or another. However, the horrific acts that occurred on this memorable day will evolve into a more traumatic future if our only reactions are political debate and religious divisiveness. The greatest response would be the celebration of life, diversity, and brotherhood. It is my prayer that the evil intended to divide us will become a tool used by God to unite us."

"This is the commemoration of a sad occasion for a number of reasons: One, the loss of numerous lives, a significant amount from Montclair and surrounding towns. This act spared no religions, race or groups of people. One Muslim who owned a business in Bloomfield died there because he happened to be attending a one-day seminar. From the standpoint of Muslims, and the faith we practice, it has caused problems for all people in areas we never imagined, e.g., reduced civil liberties, inordinate amounts of limited financial resources dedicated to protecting the "homeland," and unfounded suspicions of the peaceful nature of the majority members of the Islamic faith; which is unfortunate since the alleged perpetrators of this heinous act were in our country illegally and not law-abiding legal residents and/or citizens. On behalf of the victims in New York, the Montclair Islamic community sends our condolences and prayers as we remember them on this day. I should also mention that on that day we received a dozen or so messages on our answering machine at our Masjid. One said we "should go back to Pakistan" (which was strange since the Arab and American members have no one in that country to go to). The others were all supportive (at least four were from members who said they were from the Jewish synagogue in Bloomfield, God bless them), offering support and leaving names and contact numbers if we needed assistance. The most difficult time I had that day, after recoiling in horror at the collapse of the towers and resulting loss of life, was weeping at the heartfelt sincerity I felt from listening to those messages." Quoting the Quran, Amin added: "To Allah, God almighty, is the return, then he shall inform you (mankind) of what you used to do."

"It is a moment the dynamics of which continue to reverberate for us, and I think always will for all the people who experienced it. But if there is an upside, and I believe there is, it really brought us together in ways that we’ve never known before."

"When things have gotten so unbearable I think about how big God is, and I just focus on God and trust in him to get me through, minute by minute, of every day. There is a scripture, First Peter, Chapter 5, Verse 7: ‘Cast all your cares on Him for He cares about you.’ The Bible says that they Holy Spirit is our comforter. Establish a deep and abiding relationship with God with Jesus and with the Holy Spirit. Seven years have passed and for many it’s as if it was yesterday. With the help of God, press through that darkness to the purpose that God has for you."

"We are assured of God’s presence and mercy in an uncertain and sometimes dangerous world."

"Montclair Friends Meeting has been and will continue to hold the families affected by September 11th in the Light."

"On the day of the attacks, I knew I needed some comforting words to share with my congregation. I turned first to Psalm 40 and dwelt richly in these verses: ‘Do not, O Lord, withhold Your mercy from me; let Your steadfast love and faithfulness keep me safe forever … But may all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You. May those who love Your salvation say continuously, ‘Great is the Lord!’"