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Muslims all over the world condemn terrorism, express solidarity with French

'Pakistan stands firmly behind the people and Government of France in this hour' PM Nawaz

Web Desk November 14, 2015

A civilian holds flowers next to a policeman near the Rue de Charonne in Paris on November 14, 2015, following a series of coordinated attacks in and around Paris late Friday which left more than 120 people dead. PHOTO: AFP

Muslims around the world have come out to show solidarity with the French and condemn a wave of coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris Friday night, which left 128 dead and scores others injured.

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French President Francois Hollande on Saturday blamed the Islamic State group for the attacks in Paris that left at least 128 dead, calling them an "act of war".

Before that, the identity of the attackers remained unconfirmed; however, a witness quoted by BFM television said he heard rounds of automatic rifle fire and someone shouting “Allahu Akbar!” at The Bataclan.

Following the attacks, speculation was rife about the identity and faith of the attacks, and the blame shifted to Muslims in a sequence that is all too familiar, with some even blaming refugees.

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However, Muslims across the globe have come out to denounce the unprecedented attacks.

The head of Sunni Islam's leading seat of learning Cairo's Al-Azhar on Saturday condemned "hateful" attacks and urged global unity against extremism.

"We denounce this hateful incident," Ahmed al-Tayyeb told a conference in comments broadcast by Egyptian state television. "The time has come for the world to unite to confront this monster."

In an official statement, Prime Minister Nawaz sharif said: “Pakistan stands firmly behind the people and Government of France in this hour and extends its support to bring the perpetrators to justice,” he said in a statement, according to Radio Pakistan.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani strongly condemned Friday's deadly attacks in Paris, branding them "crimes against humanity" in a message to his French counterpart Francois Hollande.

"In the name of the Iranian people, who have themselves been victims of terrorism, I strongly condemn these crimes against humanity and offer my condolences to the grieving French people and government," he wrote.

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Qatar’s foreign minister Khaled al-Attiyah denounced the “heinous attacks,” adding, “these acts, which target stability and security in France are against all human and moral values.”

UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan condemned the “heinous" attacks, the state-run WAM news agency reported. The country supports all measures aimed to eradicate terrorism, he said.

Kuwait’s ruler, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, in a message to Hollande, condemned "these criminal acts of terrorism which run counter to all teachings of holy faith and humanitarian values." The country supports all measures France might take to protect its security, he said.

Many took to twitter to express their support for the French and denounce terrorism.

Saddened by terrorist attacks in Beirut, Lebanon & Paris, France. Strongly condemn these acts of terror.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 14, 2015

https://twitter.com/GenSecMSM_Punjb/status/665449408260124672

Horrified by the outrageous atrocity in the #ParisAttacks. Terrorism claims more victims. #ThisIsNotIslam
— Rania Al Abdullah (@QueenRania) November 14, 2015

https://twitter.com/Moha_Alruwaili/status/665443017130668032
https://twitter.com/Ukhti_Shariqa/status/665443294667755520
https://twitter.com/OmarImranTweets/status/665317437676523524

I'm Muslim i stand against any attacks to any humans being no matter what,religion,colour, races,this is what Islam taught me.#ParisAttacks
— Gazi Evrenos Bey (@AkinciEvrenos) November 14, 2015

Islam is a religion of mercy and peace, terrorism is not Islam#ParisAttacks #Paris #الاسلام_دين_سلام #باريس pic.twitter.com/tdW9uwFsbk
— محمد نعامه (@mohamedn3ama) November 14, 2015

COMMENTS (40)

Asim Ali | 8 years ago | Reply We are Peaceful. Let the World Know about it. No matter which religion you follow, let's unite and establish peace. A prove that no religion allows Terrorism and Islam is among them. It's a project worth following. "Care to Share Peace with others." This Pledge can change your Life for ever click http://bit.ly/1NwxrQo

genesis | 8 years ago | Reply @Udaya Bose: We have similar moderate leaders in India too..like Mani Shankar Iyer and Azam Khan who is minister to boot.He says the bars in Paris and New York is due oil from Middle East.Since when did oil exporting countries give oil free.they got money for that right,more than the current prevailing rate.

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US CENTCOM | 8 years ago | Reply Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected by this horrendous act of terror. We send our heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and pray that they find the strength to deal with this tragedy. The leaders from across the world have denounced the attack and asked for solidarity and unity against terrorism. The U.S. and Pakistan have also condemned the attack, and both nations fully understand the pain associated with losing innocent lives due to the acts of terror. President Obama said: "Once again we've seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians. This is an attack not just on Paris, it's an attack not just on the people of France, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share." Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM

Glenn Casey | 8 years ago | Reply strong textYOU SHALL NOT KILL"

Glenn Casey | 8 years ago | Reply **YOU SHALL NOT KILL" That is what my GOD has always SAID.

Panwala | 8 years ago | Reply All this is the fault of Christians in USA, Hindus in India (or wherever Indians live world over) and just 16 millions Jews against 1600 million Muslims who mostly live in Israel and USA.

Piedone | 8 years ago | Reply Yeah, sure they do.

kk | 8 years ago | Reply western countries killed thousands of MUSLIMS in iraq ,libyya and in syria n they still call us terrorist . they should feel the pain of their loved ones,their lives r not as sacred as of us

hansi | 8 years ago | Reply Its all england and Usa fault. Remember some weeks ago when Tony Blair admitted that they had brought instability in iraq. Now see the results of that.

RP | 8 years ago | Reply Their days of migration has been dealt a deathly blow overnight.

Udaya Bose | 8 years ago | Reply @Travis: Thanks for telling us the truth about Muslims.This video reveals that you don't need to be an extremist - just a Muslim - to support reactionary views.

But Why | 8 years ago | Reply Literal interpretation of any ancient religious/political doctrine is clearly incompatible with the contemporary world. Only a small fraction of the muslims do not believe in secularism or peace, but they are the individuals wrecking havoc. And the majority of them (secular muslims) are just claiming that they are peaceful, WHICH IS NOT HELPING. If an individual is a secular peace loving muslim, then they should help us fight against this atrocity by giving up on the incompatible ideologies, they can practice the spiritual side of islam if they want to, but they should strongly oppose and voice out against extremism and terrorism. If they would not fight and just try to save themselves, then how in the world could we stop this? If they believe that their religion is about peace, its time they start proving it. And disapproving the terrorist act is not enough.

Malatesh | 8 years ago | Reply

Muslims all over the world condemn terrorism, express solidarity with French

Except few Muslims..

Margaret Kramer | 8 years ago | Reply The masters of "Al-Taqqiya" will say anything now while they smirk behind your backs.

someone | 8 years ago | Reply Lets see how many Muslims come to street chanting death to ISIS like they came for Charlie Hebdo.

jb | 8 years ago | Reply @GKA: As a person living in South Asia and a Muslim, this condemnation sounds hypocritical. Paris attacks (and Beirut and Baghdad) are a tragedy. Your selective outrage and biasness is even worse. The world is not a worse place because i sitting in South Asia am Muslim and tweeting against the Paris attack, its a worse place because you sitting in Western Europe think people like me are responsible.

jb | 8 years ago | Reply @BBC: You mean like the large scale protest Muslims took out against the Peshawar school massacre by terrorists, or the attack in Baghdad, or the Safoora attack before that in Karachi, or the Jordanian pilot's burning? Paris attack is tragic, but are people like you, communal, polarizing and down right sick people like you, in your bleeping senses!?!

Ajay | 8 years ago | Reply Why the heading says 'Muslims Condemn'? Are muslims apologetic or do they want to divide the world in two parts, muslims and non-muslims? Why do muslims always talk in terms of religious groupism? Has any world leader said Hindus condemn or Christians condemn? Do the muslims think they are some special creatures on earth?

TP | 8 years ago | Reply NEw laws are required to deport second generation citizens back to their country of origin.

hari | 8 years ago | Reply @fery dbouk: Oh, that is why all Muslims chant "death to infidels" daily?!!!

fery dbouk | 8 years ago | Reply Cont.they are not muslim,they used the relation to do what they want to do from killing and hurt people,Allah says in al Qur'an al karim who killed man he killed all mankind,the islam called people for love and share and forgivness,those torriest they don't belong to Islam or any relation,and I pray for France,to all victims,thanks to give us space to write our comments,journalist fery dbouk from Lebanon,tribute to great pakistan

fery dbouk | 8 years ago | Reply Cont.they are not Muslim they used relation to kill people,they are terrorist,and we pary for all victims who died they was inncent people and pray for injured to be better,as before the terroist has no reltion or nationality,the Qur'an al Karin comes in words who kill one man he killed all mankind's that's Islam,thanks to give us space to write our comments,journalist fery dbouk from Lebanon tribute to great pakistan

fery dbouk | 8 years ago | Reply @ferdbouk goodevening mrs.tribune, in my opinion the terrorist have no relation or nationality,and the real Islam or Christian or any relation all of them called for love and share humminty, if those torriest which they made all this violence in Paris and killed and injured innocent people and they said name Allah Anbar,that not meant they are Muslim,because real Islam absloutly different at all,real Islam who called people to love and share,not to kill not to hurt ,forgiveness,this our real Islam,but what those people did for sure they are not musl

Alias england | 8 years ago | Reply Where are the Muslim voices in our communities all over the uk condemning this scum? We need to hear you right now, loud and clear.

Aaksahvaani | 8 years ago | Reply @AllPakistanisCondemningParisattacks: Where is your condemnation of Mumbai attacks? Bear in mind that Hafiz Saeed and Lakhvi may be gleefully preparing another one right now. @Travis: Opened my eyes buddy.

John B | 8 years ago | Reply @Travis: You are talking to the wrong crowd. Like the audience in the Netherlands convention, Muslims in PAK are trapped in their belief and they will accuse you of islamaphobic, bigot, racist and zealot. This clip is very informative to understand what is happening today.

Mukund | 8 years ago | Reply @Travis Thanks for the video post. Non-Muslims should be more worried about the so called Moderate Muslims who happen to be very dishonest. The extremist like the one you posted are at least honest. They don't lie.

JARIAH | 8 years ago | Reply These people are wicked, evil demons.

Fact checker | 8 years ago | Reply @Travis: What's your point? These are the extremists! Even if they account a tiny minority (let's assume 10%) - that's more than 100 million people.

ACNPAG | 8 years ago | Reply Mere words of condemnation is not enough. Too little too late. Lot of things are getting exposed with every terrorist attack worldwide about people, countries, religion behind these attacks against humankind.

Charles | 8 years ago | Reply Nice words from Sharif who turns a blind eye on Madrassas extremist factories, tacitly supports extremist who attack both India and Afghanistan. Your part of the problem.

Sid | 8 years ago | Reply But Muslims will never take action against those people who are doing it simply because they are fellow muslims. Neither will do give up on certain practices which results in their kids joining the violent jihad. Stop sending kids to madarsahs which is an active breeding ground for such terrorists. Stop indoctrinating kids with medieval religious values and teach them more human values. Otherwise Muslims will only condemn attacks and play victims but never ever take any action.

GKA | 8 years ago | Reply As a person living in western europe, this solidarity sounds hollow and hypocritical. We Europeans want action. Saudi, Emirates etc refused to accept the syrian refugees, instead offering to build mosques for them. Now these syrians (refer AFP press story) are attacking Europe. For Palestine muslims are ready to go for jihad agaisnt Jews, but against ISIS they look towards the clouds. Muslims are a seperate nation (is that not what the two nation theory is about ?) but thier own nations are not ready to take them. So much for this Ummah. Any protestations about Gaza or Kashmir now are hollow. The world has moved on.

Travis | 8 years ago | Reply You think its the extremists? Think again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeC2OLv_Fhw

Leo Levasseur | 8 years ago | Reply What has taken them so long? There have been atrocities in the name of Islam for years. If they would have stood up and protested years ago, we would not be here now. There needs to be a huge international outpouring of anger by the Muslim community against this, otherwise, the world will never trust Muslims again.

Ali | 8 years ago | Reply @BBC: Its a genuine expression of solidarity with Parisians #MuslimsStandWithParis

KI | 8 years ago | Reply They have ears, eyes and brain but they don't listen, see and understand. Its purely about human and humanity - nothing else.

BBC | 8 years ago | Reply Hogwash!!! Unless Muslims express their outrage in the same manner or same conviction as they do upon affront to their religion, this is not going to fly

Skywalker | 8 years ago | Reply Please come on the street in large numbers and protest. Facebook/Twitter does not make sense. If it did, we should have protested on same social media when cartoons were published, instead of Muslims gunning down the publishing staff. If we did not, rest of the world will treat us as biased - double standard. These are the times to stand shoulder to shoulder and weed out the miscreants from the community irrespective of their status and relations. We need to care to what world wants us to do, else non-Muslims will start isolating us, and again we will feed into the victim mentality.

Travis | 8 years ago | Reply Islamic State might have just triggered WWIII - except this time all the powers are on the same side. Pope Francis made a statement in the Vatican to this effect.

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