Muslim organization, Vaughan mayor share condolences for Paris

Express condemnation for attacks on 'innocent lives'

Yorkregion.com
Nov. 14, 2015

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada, based in Vaughan, released a statement late Friday night condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris, France.

“We are very saddened to learn about the barbaric attacks in Paris,” said Lal Khan Malik, national president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at on Jane Street. He added, “the victims of these horrific attacks, their families and the French people are in our sincere thoughts and prayers.”

The Muslim organization said it “categorically condemns the multiple terrorist attacks and mourns the loss of life and expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the victims. The community is saddened to learn that more than 150 people have been killed, with many more critically injured.”

The Ahmadiyya Muslim community is a an international revival movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the community spans over 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. Adherents condemn bloodshed, seek an end to religious wars, and promote justice and peace, according to the statement released to media yesterday.

Also last night, Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua issued his “deepest condolences to the people of France in the wake of these senseless attacks in Paris”.

“As a diverse and multicultural city, we condemn these attacks on innocent lives. We are also thinking of everyone living in our community and across the country who is concerned about family and friends in Paris. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of France and we mourn their loss together."

As a show of solidarity with the people of France, Vaughan has lowered the flags at all facilities to half-mast in honour of those who lost their lives in Friday’s senseless acts of terror.

Messages of condolence and outrage were also expressed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Governor General David Johnston and many other Canadian leaders.