Following the murderous attack on the Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray in France, Muslim leaders joined Cardinal Vincent in condemning the attack and praying for Fr Jacques Hamel and all the victims, and for peace. Together, they write:
'Together, as faith leaders our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and all those affected by the murderous assault that took place today at the Church of Saint-Etienne–du-Rouvray in France. We are shocked and saddened by the brutal murder of Fr Jacques Hamel. To commit murder at a place where people gather in peace to worship adds another layer of depravity to the violence that we have witnessed over the past weeks. We pray for the courage to respond to all evil with truth, justice, and reconciliation.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols
President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & WalesSheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli
Director, Noor TrustImam Qari Muhammad Asim
Head Imam, Mecca MosqueSheikh Babikir
Sheikh Ibrahim Mogra
Co-Chair, Christian-Muslim ForumImam Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi
Director-General, Scottish Ahlul Bayt SocietyMoulana Muhammad Shahid Raza
Chair, MINABMoulana Sayed Ali Raza Rizvi
Senior Imam & President Emeritus, Shia Ulama Council Europe
