Muslim groups condemn terror bombings

Muslim groups across Britain condemned the terrorist bombings in London today.

The Muslim Council of Britain said it “utterly condemns the perpetrators of what appears to be a series of co-ordinated attacks”.

It added in a statement: “While news unfolds, MCB urges for calm.”

There was no immediate confirmation of who was responsible for the attacks, but a claim was made on the Al-Qal’ah – Fortress – internet site, by a group calling themselves the Secret Organisation Group of Al-Qa’ida of Jihad Organisation in Europe.

Muslim groups feared a backlash. Some British Muslims reported being attacked or harassed following the September 11 terrorist attacks and the Madrid train bombings last year.

The Muslim News, based in Harrow, Middlesex, unreservedly condemned the bombings in London.

Editor Ahmed Versi said: “We unequivocally condemn these terrorist attacks.

“We express our deep condolences to the families, relatives and friends of the victims.”

But while the condemnations were expressed, Muslims across the capital feared they might be targets of attacks.

Karim Mohammed, manager of Hilal House restaurant on Edgware Road, said: “Everyone is subdued and people are wondering what has happened. People are asking how will it affect us, are we going to be treated in a nice way after this?

“We have nothing to do with this.”