IIC Condemns Cowardly Act of Terrorism Against Indian Civilians

Saturday, 12 January 2008

July 13, 2006 This statement is in response to the series of seven explosions that took place on crowded commuter trains in Mumbai on Tuesday, July 11th. It is estimated that over 185 people died and 700 were wounded in this deadly attack. The Islamic Information Center can do nothing but express its condolences to those affected by this attack and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured in this barbaric act of violence. Islam places inherent value in each human life, as life is seen to be endowed to us by our Creator. Such acts of sporadic, unjustified violence against innocent civilians are unconditionally rejected by Islam and have no basis in authentic Islamic doctrine. It is the hope of the Islamic Information Center that Hindus, Muslims, and people of all faiths in India can continue to live together in peace and harmony as they have been doing for many centuries, without the fear of reprisal violence against any community. It is also our hope that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to justice by the Indian government. The Islamic Information Center, under the guidance of Imam Syed Naqvi, works to bring understanding among people of all faiths and background in an attempt to build bridges for the future to prevent hate crimes through education and tolerance. IIC also works to correct any misinformation about matters relating to the holy religion of Islam.

 

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