I have said this before and I will say it again, ISIS is not of my faith and by the same token, far-right terrorists should be be called out for not being a part of this society. Terrorism spares no one and terrorists come in all shapes and sizes. We absolutely need to recognise that the far-right is not only a threat, but are real terrorists who have and who will continue to take lives if they are not uprooted and monitored with vigilance. Ideological extremism and radicalisation is not limited to faith communities, it spares no one. The far-right are a network of hundreds of radicalised individuals, this can no longer be denied. Something must be done.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this atrocity and especially to the families who have lost loved ones. I pray that justice is done and that the Muslim community in Christchurch are granted ease, Ameen. I will be offering specific prayers for both those who have passed away and the community that remain during my Jumu’ah (Friday) prayers today.”

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