USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Mourns With Victims of Paris Terrorist Attacks

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“While we await additional information about the attackers and their motives, we condemn any attempt to justify the killing of innocent lives. We stand committed to restoring peace.” 

Ahmadiyya Times | News Watch | US Desk
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By Staff report | November 13, 2015

"Nation’s oldest Muslim organization condemns multiple acts of violence in Paris, France," reads a press statement issued by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, earlier this evening.

The community expressed its "deepest condolences to the victims and families of the horrific acts of terrorism in Paris, France."

"The Community urges calm and patience as authorities work rapidly to restore security and order," the statement further stated.

As of the this posting, French officials report more than 118 people killed, with death toll expected to rise significantly, in this afternoon's seven 'highly coordinated' attacks including shootings and suicide bombings around Paris.

Offering his deepest condolences to the people of France, Dr. Nasim Rehmatullah, Senior Vice President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, said the event represent an attack on all of humanity. “While we await additional information about the attackers and their motives, we condemn any attempt to justify the killing of innocent lives. We stand committed to restoring peace.”

"The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA prays for swift justice and the speedy recovery of the wounded," Dr. Rehmatullah added.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, reformist and fast-growing international movement within Islam.

Founded in 1889, the Community spans 207 countries with membership exceeding 160 millions. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is among the oldest American-Muslim organizations.


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