Muslims from the area are condemning the terror attacks in Paris, which left 129 dead and hundreds injured after a soccer stadium, concert hall and restaurants were attacked by gunmen and suicide bombers last Friday.
The Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ) in Monmouth Junction released a statement expressing its condolences for all of those affected in Paris, and “strongly condemns the attacks that took place.”
“The senseless violence is totally unacceptable and against every value and tradition of all faiths. It is simply a tragic crime against humanity,” the statement read.
“We speak as Muslims, as Americans and as human beings who are committed to peace, healing, democracy and justice for all children and people in the world.”
The organization is thankful for law enforcement efforts in bringing the perpetrators to justice as soon as possible.
“We also applaud and give thanks to law enforcement officials and first responders who heroically aided the surviving victims,” the organization collectively stated.
In terms of law enforcement, Chief Raymond Hayducka of the South Brunswick Police Department advised residents that his department is coordinating with county, state and federal agencies about the events in France.
“The information sharing just increases our awareness of what intelligence is out there. There is no information of any threats here. We are increasing patrols in different areas out of an abundance of caution and ask the public to be vigilant. If you see anything unusual or suspicious, do not hesitate to report it,” he said after a debriefing on Saturday morning.
A press conference featuring many Muslim organizations standing up against terrorism was scheduled for Nov. 17 at Rutgers University in New Brunswick.
For more information, visit www.isna.net or www.ica.org.
For information on Muslim organizations working for peace, such as the Unity Production Foundation, visit http://upf.tv.