Summary The secretary-general, pointed out the prevalent dangers of hate, intolerance
(Web Desk) - Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has come out with a strong condemnation of the heinous attack perpetuated against the immigrant Muslim community settled in New Zealand.
The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Youssef al-Othaimeen has stressed on the need to have a thorough investigation of the Friday attacks, on part of New Zealand authorities, that claimed 49 innocent Muslim lives.
He further pointed out the prevalent dangers of hate, intolerance and the lack of understanding of Islam, resulting in Islamophobia.
In a statement issued Youssef al-Othaimeen said that the attack on the mosques, served as a further warning on the obvious dangers of hate, intolerance, and Islamophobia.
#OIC SG stated that the brutal crime had shocked & hurt the feelings of all Muslims around the world, & served as a further warning on the obvious dangers of hate, intolerance, & #Islamophobia. Al-Othaimeen urged the #NewZealand Authorities to investigate the attack thoroughly 2/
— OIC (@OIC_OCI) March 15, 2019
He offered his deepest condolences to the families of the affected.
The #OIC Secretary General conveyed his deepest sympathy & heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, while expressing his wishes that Allah the Almighty showers the souls of the deceased with mercy& forgiveness, & bless those who are injured with fast recovery. #NewZealand
— OIC (@OIC_OCI) March 15, 2019
