We in the Ramadhan Foundation will not stop our work against terrorism
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: We at the Ramadhan Foundation, a Muslim organisation working to build cohesion between communities, strongly condemn the terrorist attack in London that killed seven people and injured 48 when three terrorists in a van mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge before stabbing a police officer and revellers. Once again, innocent people enjoying their evening have been attacked by vile and barbaric people. We shall be united going forward and stand together against these evil crimes.
Real Muslims were fasting today and praying in mosques across the country not killing innocent people, these crimes sicken our community. It is no longer good enough for us to offer condemnation and solidarity, we need to confront this twisted evil ideology, which distorts and lies about Islamic teachings.
Firstly, as a parent and human being, my heart goes out to the victims. I cannot imagine their pain and anguish. Secondly, as British Muslims we stand resolutely in support of our Police and Intelligence Agencies in confronting this evil.
The terrorists and the far right have one thing in common and that is to divide communities, create friction, mayhem and chaos. We must not allow them to succeed.
From my home city of Manchester to London, I offer our condolences, prayers and love. Our country will never be defeated by such barbaric crimes.
We in the Ramadhan Foundation will not stop our work against terrorism and their twisted ideology no matter what the risks.
Mohammed Shafiq
Published in The Express Tribune, June 6th, 2017.
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