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European Muslim organisations react to terrorist attacks in Manchester
Condemnations coming from Muslim individuals and groups in the UK and in Europe have multiplied after the attacks in Manchester. Like their national counterparts, European Muslim organisations have expressed their firm condemnation of terrorism. On May 23, reacting to the terrorist attack in Manchester, the Federation of Islamic Organisations in Europe, based in Brussels, released a…
Muslims of France condemn London attacks
Muslims of France (formerly Union of Islamic Organizations of France) released the following statement regarding the London attack: “The concurrent attacks have caused shock and fright in the streets of London and left seven dead and 50 wounded. Frenchmen figure within this record. We mourn the death of one while seven others are hospitalized and four are…
Union of French Mosques condemns Manchester attack
The Union of French mosques released the following statement regarding the recent Manchester attacks: “The Union of French Mosques (UMF) condemns with the greatest vigor the terror attack carried out in Manchester, Monday May 22, leaving 22 victims, including children and a little 8 year old girl, as well as teenagers. Many of those hurt are…
Union of French Mosques condemns London attack
The Union of French Mosques strongly condemns the attack carried out in London on June 3, 2017, leaving seven victims and 50 wounded, of which four were French. Among those hurt, 21, including one Frenchman, are in critical condition. The UMF extends its sincerest condolences to the victims’ families and hopes for a swift recovery…
Over 130 imams in the UK Refuse to Perform Funeral Prayers for the London Attackers
More than 130 imams in the Uk have refused to perform the traditional prayer for the terrorists of the London attack – and have called on other religious authorities to do the same. This is an excerpt of their declaration: “(..)we will not perform the traditional Islamic funeral prayer over the perpetrators and we also urge fellow imams…