Acts of violence committed by individuals should never be used to judge entire communities. At the same time, Muslims have a shared responsibility to speak clearly whenever crimes committed by people from Muslim-majority countries contribute to fear, mistrust and the spread of Islamophobia.
The recent assault and robbery of a well-known journalist in Genoa by an undocumented Algerian man with a criminal record has once again raised concerns within Italian society. Incidents of this kind not only harm the victims, but also damage the reputation of millions of law-abiding Muslims who contribute positively to their communities every day.
The European Muslims League (EML) believes that respect for the law is fully consistent with Islamic teachings. Honesty, justice, respect for others and the protection of society are fundamental values that every Muslim should uphold, regardless of the country in which he or she lives.
Promoting the true message of Islam requires more than words. It requires responsible behaviour, respect for the laws of the host country and a sincere commitment to peaceful coexistence with people of all faiths and backgrounds.
For this reason, the European Muslims League has supported the publication of an article in the Italian newspaper Liguria Notizie, reaffirming its clear condemnation of violence and its commitment to legality, social responsibility and mutual respect.
Read the original Italian article here:
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