Canadian Muslims have expressed their sadness and shock at the shooting deaths of 49 worshippers at two mosques in New Zealand.
A 28-year-old Australian man was arrested and charged with murder in what appeared to be a carefully planned racist terrorist attack.
“We pray that people understand that differences should not be resolved through violence,” he said. “Islam literally means peace, a religion which promotes peace.” Muhammad Afzal Mirza, imam of the Bait Ul Islam Mosque in Vaughn, Ont. led Friday morning prayers there and said whenever innocent people die, everyone hurts.
"Imagine the children of those families here in Quebec who are hearing it on the radio and will watch their mothers cry and ask, 'Why are you crying?' " Benabdallah said."We must get back to work once again to explain, to tell these extremists of all stripes who politicize religion, like extremists who use race as a basis for discrimination, that we must change," he said. "The world cannot continue like this.
"Obviously they are paying particular attention to Muslim communities, mosques and Muslim facilities across the country," Goodale said, adding they’re hearing about security concerns. “Members of the Muslim community are asked to be vigilant and cautious, but also show their resilience by attending Friday prayers this afternoon,” the release said.Badre Hassani, who was praying at the Jamia Masjid Mosque on Friday morning, said despite the attacks, he is still feeling safe.Fellow B.C.
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