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IMPIC condemns Magdeburg Christmas market attack and expresses solidarity with victims
In light of the recent tragic events at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, the Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council (IMPIC) extends its deepest condolences to the victims and their families. We unequivocally condemn this heinous act of violence, which stands in stark contrast to the teachings of Islam and the principles of peace and coexistence that we uphold. The attack, perpetrated by an individual identified as a Saudi-born psychiatrist with known anti-Islamic sentiments, resulted in the loss of five innocent lives, including a nine-year-old boy, and left many others injured. Extremists like this should face the strictest punishment by law. There should be zero tolerance for such extremism. Such actions are abhorrent and have no place in any society. Islam teaches the sanctity of human life, as emphasised in the Quran: “Whoever kills an innocent soul in the land – it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one – it is as if he had saved mankind entirely.” We urge all communities to come together in solidarity during this difficult time, rejecting hatred and
Statement on attack in Southport and subsequent riots motivated by racism and islamophobia
Dublin, Ireland – Aug 5, 2024 – The Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council is deeply saddened by the recent wave of violence and attacks targeting Muslim-owned businesses in Belfast and other cities in the North of Ireland. As an all-Ireland organisation dedicated to policy, advocacy, and bridge building, we strongly condemn these heinous acts of racism, Islamophobia, and violence. We are deeply shocked and saddened by the recent knife attack on children in Southport, England. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, and everyone affected by this tragic incident. It is troubling to see how the far-right has used this incident to spread hatred and misinformation about Muslims. The attacker was wrongly identified by far-right individuals as a refugee Muslim but was later found to be a British-born 17-year-old Christian choir boy, Axel Rudakubana. Irrespective of the faith of the criminal, it is unacceptable to blame the entire faith community for the actions of one individual. The ongoing riots and rise of far-right extremism fuelled by disinformation and misleading information have led to a dangerous climate where minorities,
Eid in Croke Park 2024 & Solidarity with Palestine
Dear Muslim Families in Ireland , Assalamu Alaikum wr wb ! Alhamdulillah the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah has started today on Friday 7th June 2024. These are 10 very sacred days in the Islamic calendar. Millions of Muslims will be proclaiming Takbir and performing the Hajj this year in Makkah Mukarramah and the remaining Muslims will perform Eid Al Adha Prayer in their regions. We invite you and your families and friends to come together this year for Eid Al-Adha Prayers and Eid Festival to Croke Park on the day fo Eid, Sunday 16th June 2024. After four successful Eid Prayers in Croke Park this year will be our fifth Eid in Croke Park, in sha Allah ! After the Eid Prayer which will be performed at 10:30AM, there will the Eid Festival with many stalls, henna, Halal food, face painting, children GAA games and much more ! We invite you and your families all to come together this year as One Ummah in Dublin and celebrate Eid together and make this a memorable Eid Al -Adha for you
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Chair IMPIC visits Al-Azhar University on the invitation of Shaykh-ul-Azhar
Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri visited the world renowned Al-Azhar University, an ancient seat of Islamic learning, on
Interview with Gay Byrne on RTE in The Meaning of Life
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