DICID Condemns New Zealand mosque shootings

In the name of Allah most gracious most merciful

“Whoever kills a soul only for spirit or corruption [is] in the earth – it seems as though he killed humanity completely, and whoever saves – as if he had saved mankind fully.”

Surah Al-Maida: 32

The Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue expresses its deep sorrow and condemnation of terrorist attack and mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday, March 15, 2019, leaving many dead and wounded innocents civilians.

The Doha International Center for Interreligious Dialogue urges states that call for love and tolerance to protect and respect worship places and religious leaders; to face the causes of division, intolerance and hatred.

The DICID reiterates its deep condemnation of such despicable acts of racism which represent a clear violation of the principles of humanity and the values of religious tolerance, approved by all Laws and Religions that call for respect of the sanctities and peace and coexistence.

The DICID recalls the responsible authorities to fulfill their role to protect Muslims and their worship places and take all necessary measures in tracking down the perpetrators and bring them to justice to receive their fair punishment; because such criminal acts serve only the enemies of humanity and extremists.

DICID expresses its heartfelt sympathies to families, peoples and all those affected by this cruel attack, and offer our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the individuals who lost their lives in the terrorist attack.