"Provocation directed on destabilization of sociopolitical situation in the country", Muslims of Ukraine named so the tragedy in the Svyato-Pokrovsk temple in Zaporozhye. With this statement acted the all-Ukraine Association of Social Organizations "Аlraid", the all-Ukraine Social Organization "The Ukrainian Centre of Islamic Studies" and Religious Administration of Muslims of Ukraine "Ummah".
"Indignantly and with grief Muslims of Ukraine apprehended the tragic message about explosion in Svyato-Pokrovsk temple of the UOCh MP in Zaporozhye on July, 28th. ...Awfully that this terrible event occurred on such light holiday for orthodox Christians — Day of Russia christening", is stated in circulation which text possesses "Islam in Ukraine".
"We regard this crime as the provocation directed on destabilization of sociopolitical situation in the country when its management in extremely difficult conditions carries out very necessary reforms and transformations on purpose to face the hardest crisis", authors of the reference mark.
"And who is more unjust than he who forbids that in places for the worship of Allah His name should be celebrated? ―Whose zeal is (in fact) to ruin them? It was not fitting that such should themselves enter them except in fear. For them there is nothing but disgrace in this world and in the world to come, an exceeding torment". (The Holy Quran, 2:114) With these lines from the Holy Scripture address the Ukrainian followers of Islam to those who committed explosion in the orthodox church.
In this responsible moment Muslims call their Christian brothers and all citizens of Ukraine for calmness and endurance. "We believe that soon the criminals who made this evil deed will be caught and will incur the deserved punishment", is emphasized in the circulation.
"Our hearts and souls are with you in this difficult time and we share your grief", Muslims of Ukraine assure Christians. They pray to the Almighty "about granting to the Ukrainian land peace and consent".
Staff reporter.
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