Dear Mu'mineen,
Salamun Alaykum and Peace and Blessings be with you all,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family of the innocent citizen who was brutally and shamelessly murdered during daylight on Wednesday 22nd May 2013 in Woolwich, London. This was an act of mindless evil and must be condemned by every sane and reasonable citizen of this earth. Our faith instinctively and rationally nurtures us to love, respect and to share all dignified values of humanity.
We share the profound shock and sadness of this horrific and callous crime.
Please see a joint statement below from The Council of European Jamaats along with other organisations.
With du'as,
Secretariat | Wessex Jamaat
MCB: Muslim council of Britain
Muslims Condemn Attack on Soldier in Woolwich
- No cause justifies this murder
- A barbaric act that has no basis in Islam and we condemn this unreservedly
- Vast majority of British Muslims acknowledge armed forces for the work they do
- Calls for calm and unity in all communities
The Muslim Council of Britain this evening spoke out, in the strongest possible terms, the news of a horrific murder that has taken place in Woolwich, London. Eye-witnesses suggest that the murderers made Islamic slogans during their heinous action and were thus motivated by their Islamic faith.
This is a truly barbaric act that has no basis in Islam and we condemn this unreservedly. Our thoughts are with the victim and his family. We understand the victim is a serving member of the Armed Forces. Muslims have long served in this country's Armed Forces, proudly and with honour. This attack on a member of the Armed Forces is dishonourable, and no cause justifies this murder.
This action will no doubt heighten tensions on the streets of the United Kingdom. We call on all our communities, Muslim and non-Muslim, to come together in solidarity to ensure the forces of hatred do not prevail. It is important we allow our police authorities to do their job without speculation. We also urge the utmost vigilance and ask the police authorities to calm tensions.
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Note to Editors:
The Muslim Council of Britain (www.mcb.org.uk) is the UK's representative Muslim umbrella body with over 400 affiliated national, regional and local organisations, mosques, charities and schools.
Muslims speak out against terrorism: http://www.mcb.org.uk/article_detail.php?article=announcement-656
Read 'Remembering the Brave: The Muslim Contribution to Britain's Armed Forces:http://www.mcb.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1071:remembering-the-muslim-contribution-to-britains-armed-forces&catid=40:press-release
For further information please contact the MCB:
The Muslim Council of Britain,
PO Box 57330,
London,
E1 2WJ
Tel: 0845 26 26 786
Fax: 0207 247 7079
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CoEJ: Council of European Jamaats