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Quoted from the Free Muslim Coalition:

Terror Strikes London

July 7, 2005

Free Muslims Coalition

(Washington, D.C., 7/7/05) The Free Muslims Coalition (FMC), a national Muslim organization with 15 chapters world wide, condemns the London terror attacks and calls on the silent majority of Muslims to stand up against the terrorists who commit evil in their name.

Again, the world has to witness another terror attack where innocent people are killed, and lives destroyed. Not surprisingly, a group calling itself "The Secret Organization of Al Qaeda in Europe" has posted a claim of responsibility for the series of blasts in London. The statement of responsibility was published on a Web site that stated: "Rejoice, Islamic nation. Rejoice, Arab world. The time has come for vengeance against the Zionist crusader government of Britain in response to the massacres Britain committed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The heroic mujahedeen carried out a blessed attack in London, and now Britain is burning with fear and terror, from north to south, east to west. We warned the British government repeatedly. We have carried out our promise and carried out a military attack in Britain after great efforts by the heroic mujahedeen over a long period to ensure its success." "We continue to warn the governments of Denmark and Italy and all crusader governments that they will receive the same punishment if they do not withdraw their troops from Iraq and Afghanistan."

This statement shows that the criminals who committed the terror in London are proud of what they did and they are threatening additional attacks in the future. Moreover, notice that the terrorists use positive language to describe their crimes as if they were committing righteous acts. The irony is that the terrorists of Al Qaeda, similar to other terrorists, genuinely believe that they are moral and that they have right on their side.

For this reason, the Free Muslims Coalition constantly argues that the war against terrorism and, in particular, terrorism committed by Muslims is an ideological battle that cannot be won without the help of Muslims themselves. The Free Muslims Coalition was created to do just that but we need the help of other Muslims and other Muslim organization to counter the ideology of hate that comes from Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations.

In May of 2005, the Free Muslims Coalition, along with the American Islamic Forum for Democracy led a Muslim March Against Terror in Washington, DC. Many Muslim organizations refused to join us believing that such a march was not necessary. We hope that the latest terror attacks in London will convince other Muslim organizations that Marches against terror and other expressions of oppositions to terrorism are necessary and essential.

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Terrorist Attack: A Joint Statement from the Muslim Council of Britain and Churches Together in Britain and Ireland

Deepest sympathy is expressed at the death and suffering which the series of co-ordinated attacks in London has caused to the families and loved ones who have been the victims of this terrible atrocity.

This criminal attack is condemned in the strongest possible terms. No good purpose can be achieved by such an indiscriminate and cruel use of terror.

The scriptures and the traditions of both the Muslim and Christian communities repudiate the use of such violence. Religious precepts cannot be used to justify such crimes, which are completely contrary to our teaching and practice.

We continue to resist all attempts to associate our communities with the hateful acts of any minority who claim falsely to represent us. In the present uncertainties, we look to all community leaders to give an example of wisdom, tolerance and compassion.

The events of recent years have challenged Muslims and Christians to work together in order to acknowledge our differences, to affirm our common humanity, and to seek ways to share life together. Much has already been achieved, and nothing must undermine the progress that we have made. These attacks strengthen our determination to live together in peace, and to grow together in mutual understanding.

This crime must inspire us to work unceasingly together in pursuit of peace, justice and respect for difference.

I saw members of the Progressive Muslim Union on television today condemning the attacks, although I don't as yet see a public statement on their web page.