Maltese muslims condemn Brussels bombings

Malta’s Imam Mohammed el Saadi has issued a condemnation of the terrorist attacks in Brussels on behalf of the Maltese muslim community.

“These criminal, cowardly attacks have not only targeted innocent Europeans but also Islam and Muslims in Europe who are also victims of terrorism.”

El Saadi said terrorists’ barbaric acts were tarnishing “the true peaceful image of Islam” and exposing Muslims in Europe to hatred, injustice and suffering.

“They aim at destroying the long sincere efforts for integration of Muslims in Europe and the peaceful coexistence of different cultures. We consider any threat to the security of Europe as a threat to all Muslims who live in Europe. Any terrorist act against Europe is assassinating our dreams of security and stability in the European countries and the future of our children.”

El Saadi also expressed his sympathy with the family of Lorenzo Vella wished him a speedy recovery and a safe return to Malta. “May Allah help us all to eliminate terrorism and live in peace all over the world.”