Brutal attack in London on 3rd June 2017

London last night again suffered another brutal attack.
As hundreds of thousands of Muslims in the UK prayed through the night in mosques and community centres during this month of Ramadan, a group of evil people perpetrated a horrific attack against our home. Ramadan has seen horrific attacks in Kabul, Baghdad and now London.
The streets around London Bridge and our famous Borough market were filled with panic and mayhem.
These actions are those of cold blooded murderers. Any claimed affiliation to religion and religious belief are a misnomer.
If they claim to be Islamic, they are not in any sense of the word, especially carrying out these acts in the holy month of Ramadan, a month of Mercy.
As we have said before, those who think that such actions are justified are not only misguided, they are wrong. They should face up to the horrors they deem acceptable and be held accountable for their heinous views.
This is our home. We need to secure our homes, families, neighbours and our city. And it is important to show a defiant face to these criminals while standing together with those who work to protect us – whether it is the Police, other emergency and security services or even vigilant members of the public.
Our prayers are with them and victims of these attacks and also with the hundreds of people who offered a support and solace for those stranded in London last night.
 
Board of Trustees
MCEC – Palmers Green Mosque
4^th June 2017
[PDF Version of this statement]