Bitter news came from Kenya. As a result of hostage taking in a shopping center, more than 60 people were killed and hundreds were injured. Russia Muftis Council learned of this terrorist act with great pain and grievance.

Muftis Council strongly denounces all activities of terrorists and criminals who use Islam as a cover. Islam curses terror! Holy Qur’an says that even one murder equals the murder of all humankind.

A terrorist and criminal cannot be Muslim, just as a Muslim cannot be terrorist. Almighty Allah says: “The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive mercy” (Qur’an, 49:10).

Criminals who get involved in terrorism and commit such actions will see nothing but dire punishment in the Hereafter, for it is said in the Holy Qur’an: “But whoever kills a believer intentionally - his recompense is Hell, wherein he will abide eternally”!

Russia Muftis Council on behalf of all Russian Muslims expresses deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.

We ask Almighty God to give patience to the families of the deceased and quickest recovery to all who was injured in this dreadful terrorist act.