UUCSA Statement on Attacks on the USA |
UNITED ULAMA COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA |
PRESS STATEMENT |
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Statement The United Ulama Council of South Africa, a body representing most
Muslim Theological formations in South Africa, expresses its extreme
anguish and shock at the tragedy unfolding in the United States. The catastrophic devastation of human life is certainly repugnant to all
peace-loving members of the human race. The murder, pain and anguish of
innocent civilians anywhere in the world is our pain, their distress is
our distress. Amidst the unspeakable agony and suffering of the people of
America, amidst the smothering rubble of devastation, we must not forget
that the plight of Americans today was indeed the plight of Nicaragua,
Sudan, Iraq and Afghanistan yesterday. History has shown that the wanton
destruction of human life leads to corresponding degrees of brutality and
inhumanity. It is indeed a great pity that ordinary civilians become
victims of political guile and duplicity. They are the innocent pawns who
pay the price of embargos, sanctions, murder and pillage on behalf of
their political masters. Our heartfelt condolence and sympathy go out to all victims of
aggression and tyranny, be they American, Sudanese or Palestinian.
Violence against innocent civilians cannot be condoned. We must use this
sad tragedy to reassess international political dogma that serves only to
perpetuate a cycle of brute violence. We appeal to the media and politicians not to implicate individuals or
countries, on untested evidence. One injustice cannot repay another! We pray that sanity prevails and the Almighty guides us to appropriate
conduct. A.H.
Gabier, President
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