Muslim leader condemns attack in New Zealand

The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place earlier in New Zealand.

Speaking from London, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:

“On behalf of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community worldwide, I express my deepest sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the barbaric terrorist attack that has taken place in Christchurch.

“Such heinous and utterly inhumane attacks must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. It is a grave tragedy that dozens of innocent Muslims have lost their lives whilst joining together for worship. All people, no matter their faith or belief, have the right to worship peacefully.

“This tragic event should serve as a lesson and warning to other countries of the developed world that we must join together to tackle all forms of racial, ethnic and religious hatred with wisdom and with a firm hand.

“Our heartfelt prayers are with the victims of these attacks and all those who have been affected. May the perpetrators of this evil act be promptly brought to justice.”

Additionally from a local member: "We are horrified and devastated by this attack. New Zealand is a peaceful and tolerant country and if this can happen there, it shows that no part of the world is safe from extremism or terrorism. 

"We offer our deepest sympathies and prayers all those affected by this tragedy. 

"Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has spoken out against extremism for many years. It is not the right time to apportion blame but certainly when the dust has settled we hope that authorities across the world will see how the perpetrator(s) were radicalized and what can be done to prevent such hatreds developing in future. Everyone has a role to play to fight extremism by promoting tolerance and speaking out against all forms of bigotry and prejudice."

Read the alleged killer's Manifesto here: 

https://katana17.wordpress.com/2019/03/15/the-great-replacement-manifesto-of-new-zealand-mosque-shooter-mar-2019/