Date: April 15, 2013

For Immediate Release

MAT and ISCC Strongly Condemn the Boston Marathon Attacks

The Islamic Supreme Council of Canada (www.iscc.ca) and the Muslims Against Terrorism (www.m-a-t.org) strongly condemn today’s terrorism during the Boston Marathon. Those who committed these heinous crimes must be punished to the full extent of the law. “Our hearts go out to the victims of this tragedy.  The Canadian Muslim community stands shoulder to shoulder with the American brothers and sisters at this difficult time.”, said Imam Syed Soharwardy, the founder of Islamic Supreme Council of Canada and the Muslims Against Terrorism.

The members and the executive councils of the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada and the Muslims Against Terrorism offer deep condolences to the families of the victims. We are all united to fight terrorism and extremism.  The unity among peace loving people of all faiths will be the most important weapon against the terrorists and the extremists.  We will never let the terrorists succeed.

For any questions please contact Imam Syed Soharwardy at 416-994-5467 OR 403-831-6330 OR toll free 1-866-77-ISLAM.

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