Dear Editor
I am an Imam (missionary) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Saskatchewan. I follow the Holy Quran in letter and spirit, and I categorically condemn the attacks in Paris.
The Holy Quran states: "whoever killed an innocent person, it shall be as if he had killed all mankind." (3:111) Therefore, acts of terrorism cannot be justified under the name of Islam in any way.
I express my deepest condolences and sympathies to the French nation. I pray that may God grant patience to all those who suffered in any way through these attacks.
According to my faith, the actions of ISIS are completely contrary to the teachings of Islam. Terrorists have no religion, as all religions promote peace. Terrorists only try to strike fear in people's hearts and divide them, but humanity must not play into their hands.
We need to remain united to defeat extremism. I pray that the perpetrators behind these attacks are swiftly brought to justice.
Tariq Azeem
Lloydminster
