🔶 Against violence, for solidarity; statement by several Islamic organizations condemning the attack on LGBTQ people in Berlin

Several Islamic institutions condemned a possible Islamism-motivated attack on the “Christopher Street Day” (CSD) parade in Berlin. While expressing sympathy for the victims, they warned against extremists’ abuse of religion.

Several unions and Islamic organizations strongly condemned the possible attack with extremist motives on the “Christopher Street Day” (CSD) parade in Berlin. “Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs” (Diyanet / Ditib), the “Central Council of Muslims in Germany,” and the “Council of Islamic Communities Hamburg” (Council) expressed shock and disgust at the incident. These organizations warned of the instrumental use of religion and announced that their thoughts and prayers are with those who were harmed, the injured, and the family of the deceased woman in this incident.