New Zealand: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community condemns Paris attacks

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Under no circumstances can murder ever be justified and those who seek to justify their hateful acts in the name of Islam are serving only to defame it in the worst possible way.

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By Press Release | November 16, 2015

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in New Zealand have strongly condemned last weekend’s terrorist attack in Paris and conveyed their heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the victims, their families and the French Government.

The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad has condemned Saturday night’s terrorist attacks in Paris.

Speaking from London, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad has said:

"On behalf of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community worldwide, I express my heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the French nation, its people and government following the heinous terrorist attacks that have taken place in Paris. This brutal and inhumane attack can only be condemned in the strongest possible terms. I would also like to reiterate that all forms of terrorism and extremism are completely against the true teachings of Islam. The Holy Quran has said that to kill even one innocent person is akin to killing all of mankind. Thus under no circumstances can murder ever be justified and those who seek to justify their hateful acts in the name of Islam are serving only to defame it in the worst possible way. Our sympathies and prayers are with the victims of these attacks and all those who have been left bereaved or affected in any way. May God Almighty grant patience to them all and I hope and pray that perpetrators of this evil act are swiftly brought to justice."

The community’s National President New Zealand, Mr. Mohammed Iqbal said:

"Such barbaric and heinous crimes touches the hearts of all New Zealanders, across all faiths and we are duty bound to stand united against such acts of terrorism."

Founded in 1889, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, fast-growing international revival movement within Islam.  The community spans over 207 countries and territories.

The New Zealand branch of this community, established in 1987, is a registered charitable organisation and endeavours to be an active and integrated community within New Zealand society.

 -- New Zealand: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community condemns Paris attacks


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