THE Anna Catherina Islamic Complex (ACIC) and the Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman (SADR) have joined other Muslim organisations throughout the world in severely condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris that resulted in the loss of over one hundred lives and severe injuries to hundreds of others.ACIC President General Hakeem Khan said no religious teaching can justify or condone the barbaric and ruthless killings.
“We wish to express to the government and people of France our deepest condolences and our prayers, especially to the family and loved ones of those who died in the attack. In order for peace to reign throughout the world, brutality and hatred must be swiftly condemned and punished,” the ACIC President said.
He also said that the Paris attack was an act by those who engage in tyranny and oppression under the name of Islam, and such acts have no place in Islam and must be condemned by all.
“Islam rejects and condemns every form of terrorism. Islam is not a shade for the justification of any act of violence against humans and humanity, whether committed by an individual, group or country. Certainly, freedom of religion and expression is one of the fundamental rights recognised in the international world and is enshrined in democratic values. But this right as well as other human rights and freedoms have bounds and limits, and no one has the right to abuse this right and impose one’s religious beliefs on others,” Khan underscored.
No religion, Khan added, can be portrayed by brutality, killing, oppression and misguidance. No Muslim allows himself to be overwhelmed by fanaticism through misguided ideology to take actions to which Islam prohibits.
“Where do you find that the Prophet and his Companions murdered the innocent? These attacks must be seen as provocative to any sane human being. The senseless violence, attacks and killings carried out by Muslims under the banner of Islam is an atrocity against all civilised people.”
The organisations indicated their support to the Government of France in hunting down and bringing to justice the perpetrators of this heinous crime.
“These persons are traitors to Islam and humanity. They have brought shame and disgrace to Islam and have declared that in their world, there is no room for differences and the resolving of same in a civilised manner.”
He continued: “We again reiterate the call for all of humanity to fight this ideology that is bringing wanton destruction to our civilised world. Unless we can eradicate this baseless ideology of these terrorists, others will continue to be indoctrinated to the evil ideology. We again express our heartfelt condolences to the government and people of France.”