The Muslim World League, headquartered in Mecca, strongly condemned the treacherous terrorist attack that targeted innocent worshippers in a mosque in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, resulting in deaths and injuries. The condemnation came in an official statement issued by the League's General Secretariat, reflecting the unified global Islamic stance against terrorism and extremism.
In the statement, His Excellency the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Council of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa , condemned this heinous crime, describing it as a barbaric act perpetrated by individuals devoid of all religious and human values. Dr. Al-Issa emphasized that targeting places of worship and killing innocent people is among the most grievous and corrupting crimes on earth, as the perpetrators of the attack disregarded the sanctity of human life, which God has protected, and the sanctity of the houses of God, which He has commanded to be revered.
The security context and the importance of condemnation
This attack comes amid the security challenges Pakistan has faced for years in its war against terrorism. The country has suffered repeated attacks by extremist groups, such as the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), which systematically target both security forces and civilians. Attacks on mosques, markets, and public places are a bloody tactic aimed at spreading terror and undermining public trust in state institutions, making international and Islamic condemnation a crucial part of the ideological battle against these groups.
Islamic and international solidarity
The condemnation issued by the Muslim World League is particularly significant given its position as one of the most prominent global Islamic organizations. Its moderate voice represents a broad religious authority, and its statements contribute to exposing the deviant ideology of terrorist groups and stripping them of the religious legitimacy they attempt to claim for their actions. This decisive stance helps to unify the Muslim world against the scourge of terrorism and affirms that Islam is innocent of these crimes, which contradict its tolerant principles based on the preservation of life and the sanctity of blood.
The statement reaffirmed the Muslim World League's firm and unwavering stance against all forms of violence, terrorism, and extremism, regardless of their motives or justifications. The League expressed its full solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, its government and people, in all measures it takes to confront these criminal acts that seek to undermine its security, stability, and the safety of its people.
The association concluded its statement by offering sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and the brotherly Pakistani people, asking God Almighty to have mercy on the deceased and grant them paradise, and to grant the injured a speedy recovery, and to protect Pakistan and its people from all harm and evil.
