Terror in Paris With one voice, British Muslims condemn the Paris attacks unreservedly
l We offer our condolences to the victims and their families.
l The barbaric acts of Daesh (or ISIS, as they are sometimes known) have no sanction in the religion of Islam, which forbids terrorism and the targeting of innocents.
l Muslims have held vigils and donated blood for the victims. It is not the terrorists who represent our faith but brave individuals like Stade de France security guard Zouheir, who risked his life to stop the attackers.
l We re-affirm our commitment to the values of pluralism and tolerance as the best defence against those who seek to create division and fear.
The aim of attacks like those inflicted on Paris and other cities across the world is to turn communities against each other.
As Muslims, Britons and Europeans, we must stand together to make sure they do not succeed.
A statement organised by the Muslim Council of Britain on behalf of its affiliates and British Muslim communities
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