Ahmadiyya Muslim Community condemns Manchester Terror Attack
23 May 2017
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community New Zealand condemns the Manchester Terror Attack
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community New Zealand condemns the barbaric and senseless terror attack and the loss of innocent lives at the Ariana Grande Manchester concert.
Our Community wishes to extend our heartfelt condolences to the families who have suffered the loss of lives and also those who have been injured in this deplorable attack.
The National President of the community, Mr Bashir Khan said “We assert that all forms of terrorism and extremism are completely against the true teachings of Islam. The Holy Quran has said that to kill even one innocent person is akin to killing all of mankind.”
“It is unbearable to see the lives of so many young people lost senselessly from this cowardly and barbaric attack and we hope and pray that the perpetrators are apprehended and brought to justice swiftly” said Mr. Khan.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community is a dynamic, fast-growing international revival
movement within Islam. Founded in 1889 by Hadhrat Mirza
Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) in Punjab, India, the Ahmadiyya
Muslim Community spans over 209 countries with membership
exceeding tens of millions. Its motto of ‘Love for all and
hatred for none’ is evidenced through the peaceful actions
of its millions of followers. The current worldwide
spiritual leader of the community, the Khalifa (Caliph)
resides in London. The New Zealand branch of this community
was established in 1987 and has just over 600 members. It is
a registered charitable organisation and endeavors to be an
active and integrated community within New Zealand
society.
ENDS