Statements:
The Islamic Association of Greater Hartford and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all other faith communities and all Americans in condemning the bombings during the Boston Marathon. Muslims believe that the killing of one person is equivalent to the killing of all humanity as stated in the Qur'an "If anyone slew a person unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land it would be as if he slew the whole of humanity: and if anyone saved a life it would be as if he saved the life of the whole humanity." (Al-Qur'an 5:32). Therefore it is clear that the taking of life is a huge crime against God and humanity in Islam.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members of those who were killed and of those who were injured in this tragedy. We stand with the President in condemning in the strongest terms the innocent loss of life.
Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, 4/15/13
American Muslims, like Americans of all backgrounds, condemn in the strongest possible terms today's cowardly bomb attack on participants and spectators of the Boston Marathon. We urge people of all faiths to pray for the victims and their loved ones and for the speedy recovery of those injured. We also call for the swift apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators. While spiritual measures can serve to comfort those in physical and emotional pain, we also call on Muslims and
others in the Boston area to donate blood through the Red Cross as a concrete show of support for the bomb attack victims. Those who were participating in
the marathon or were watching the event should contact authorities with any potential eyewitness information they may have.
Council on American Islamic Relations, 4/15/13
Terrorism is not the weapon of the weak. It is the weapon of the morally bankrupt and mentally depraved. As Muslims, we should join all civilized human beings in condemning it in Boston, Baghdad or Burma. We condemn it if it is state-sponsored or orchestrated by rabid, depraved individuals. We condemn it whether the victim is Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Hindu or professes no religion. We condemn it with no hesitation or equivocation, for God tells us in no uncertain terms in
the Qur'an, "Do not kill the life which has been sanctified by God..." He mentions elsewhere in the Scripture, "Whoever kills an innocent life it is as if he has killed all of humanity..." We affirm the sanctity of innocent life and condemn all acts of terrorism in the strongest possible terms. A strong, unqualified, universal rejection of any act of terrorism is the first step in contributing to its eradication.
Imam Zaid Shakir, 4/15/13
ISNA is shocked and saddened to hear about the blasts at the Boston Marathon this afternoon. Our prayers are with the victims and their loved ones. We are especially saddened to hear that at least three people have been killed, including an 8 year old.
Boston's first responders showed true compassion, courage and strength in the face of a crisis, and we are grateful for their hard work to rescue those who were injured. We also thank all those bystanders whose first instinct was to run toward the chaos to help.
ISNA is in communication with members of the Boston Muslim community to offer condolences and support. If anyone is searching for a loved one in
Boston, a hotline number has been set up by Boston authorities: 617-635-4520.
While it is still unclear who carried out these attacks, we pray that our law enforcement officials will be able to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to
justice.
ISNA Expresses Concern and Condolences After Attack at Boston Marathon (April 15, 2013)
The Islamic Association of Greater Hartford and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all other faith communities and all Americans in condemning the bombings during the Boston Marathon. Muslims believe that the killing of one person is equivalent to the killing of all humanity as stated in the Qur'an "If anyone slew a person unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land it would be as if he slew the whole of humanity: and if anyone saved a life it would be as if he saved the life of the whole humanity." (Al-Qur'an 5:32). Therefore it is clear that the taking of life is a huge crime against God and humanity in Islam.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members of those who were killed and of those who were injured in this tragedy. We stand with the President in condemning in the strongest terms the innocent loss of life.
Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, 4/15/13
American Muslims, like Americans of all backgrounds, condemn in the strongest possible terms today's cowardly bomb attack on participants and spectators of the Boston Marathon. We urge people of all faiths to pray for the victims and their loved ones and for the speedy recovery of those injured. We also call for the swift apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators. While spiritual measures can serve to comfort those in physical and emotional pain, we also call on Muslims and
others in the Boston area to donate blood through the Red Cross as a concrete show of support for the bomb attack victims. Those who were participating in
the marathon or were watching the event should contact authorities with any potential eyewitness information they may have.
Council on American Islamic Relations, 4/15/13
Terrorism is not the weapon of the weak. It is the weapon of the morally bankrupt and mentally depraved. As Muslims, we should join all civilized human beings in condemning it in Boston, Baghdad or Burma. We condemn it if it is state-sponsored or orchestrated by rabid, depraved individuals. We condemn it whether the victim is Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Hindu or professes no religion. We condemn it with no hesitation or equivocation, for God tells us in no uncertain terms in
the Qur'an, "Do not kill the life which has been sanctified by God..." He mentions elsewhere in the Scripture, "Whoever kills an innocent life it is as if he has killed all of humanity..." We affirm the sanctity of innocent life and condemn all acts of terrorism in the strongest possible terms. A strong, unqualified, universal rejection of any act of terrorism is the first step in contributing to its eradication.
Imam Zaid Shakir, 4/15/13
ISNA is shocked and saddened to hear about the blasts at the Boston Marathon this afternoon. Our prayers are with the victims and their loved ones. We are especially saddened to hear that at least three people have been killed, including an 8 year old.
Boston's first responders showed true compassion, courage and strength in the face of a crisis, and we are grateful for their hard work to rescue those who were injured. We also thank all those bystanders whose first instinct was to run toward the chaos to help.
ISNA is in communication with members of the Boston Muslim community to offer condolences and support. If anyone is searching for a loved one in
Boston, a hotline number has been set up by Boston authorities: 617-635-4520.
While it is still unclear who carried out these attacks, we pray that our law enforcement officials will be able to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to
justice.
ISNA Expresses Concern and Condolences After Attack at Boston Marathon (April 15, 2013)
