A large group of British Muslim community leaders condemned “in strongest terms” the recent terror attacks in London and Manchester, saying British Muslims remain united against “the cold-blooded murder of innocent people.”
"We are deeply hurt that a spate of terror attacks has been committed in our country once more by murderers who seek to gain religious legitimacy for their actions,” over 130 religious leaders said in a statement on Monday. "We seek to clarify that their reprehensible actions have neither legitimacy nor our sympathy.”
Last Saturday night, three suspects killed seven people and injured 48 more in separate attacks in London before being gunned down by police.
The attacks were carried out in the holy month of Ramadan, in which Muslims worldwide focus on pious devotion, prayer, charity and the cultivation of good character.
"Such indefensible actions are completely at odds with the lofty teachings of Islam,” the leaders argued, Press TV reported.
"These vile murderers seek to divide our society and instill fear; we will ensure they fail. We implore everyone to unite: we are one community. In the face of such dastardly cowardice, unlike the terrorists, we must uphold love and compassion,” they added.
The attack came days after a deadly bombing in Manchester, which killed 22 people and injured over 120.