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A common criticism of Muslims globally is that they remain silent, and therefore are essentially complicit, in the face of violence, extremism, and terrorism in the name of Islam. But this is not the case at all. Often the loudest critics of extremism are the co-religionists themselves, not content to let the voices of hate dominate the discourse.
Although large news networks seldom carry these Muslim voices of peace, a simple search will turn up all manner of condemnations of those whose actions tarnish the image and teachings of Islam. Below, we offer only the tip of the iceberg of Muslims worldwide speaking out against violence and extremism. We also share the reflections of Christians who refuse to easterallow the religion of Islam be conflated with terrorists who proclaim the faith.
When you find news items of courageous voices leading the charge to oppose extremist ideologies, please share them with us at [email protected].
Arab and Muslim leaders condemn ‘vile terrorist attack’ in Nice
Muslim leaders: ‘We will not allow the extremists to define us’
Muslim Americans rush to condemn Orlando massacre
Atlanta Muslim leaders on Orlando shooter: ‘He’s not us; we’re not him’
Muslims In NYC Remember The Lives Lost In Orlando
USA Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Condemns the Senseless Night Club Shooting in Orlando
Bay Area Muslims Condemn Orlando Shooter, Show Solidarity With Victims
We Strongly Condemn the Heinous Attack on Innocent People in Orlando
ING and Affiliates Stand in Solidarity with LGBTQ Communities Against Hate
Tennessee Muslims appalled by Florida shootings, condemn targeted violence and hate
American Muslims Send A Powerful Message Of Solidarity To Orlando Victims
ICNA FL joins community to denounce the Orlando killings
Here’s Your List Of Muslim Leaders Around The World That Condemned The Massacre In Orlando
Muslim leaders are condemning the Orlando mass shooting
US Muslims condemn Orlando shooting
7 Times Muslims Denounced Terror
Belgian Muslims condemn attacks, donate blood
Tunisians formed human barricade to protect beach terror victims: reports
Muslim Leaders Wage Theological Battle, Stoking ISIS’ Anger
Fatwas, rulings and authoritative statements against terrorism in Islam
45 Examples of Muslim Outrage About Charlie Hebdo Attack That Fox News Missed
You wouldn’t know it from the press but moderate Muslims do denounce terrorism.
Hours After San Bernardino Shooting, Muslim Community Condemns Attack
American Muslim Organizations Condemn San Bernardino Shooting
Muslim leaders condemn San Bernardino shootings, say communities fear anti-Muslim backlash
San Diego Muslim Leaders Condemn San Bernardino Violence
St. Louis-area Muslim groups ‘strongly condemn’ San Bernardino violence
Muslim Leaders Condemn ‘Revolting’ San Bernardino Massacre
How 70,000 Muslim Clerics Are Standing Up To Terrorism
How Muslim Groups, Scholars Have Been Fighting ISIS
World’s Largest Islamic Organization Tells ISIS To Get Lost
British Muslims are literally paying to condemn Isis. So everyone can stop going on about it now
Thousands of Muslim clerics issue fatwa against evil Islamic State and other terror groups
Muslims around the world condemn terrorism after the Paris attacks
Muslims Around The World Condemn Paris Attacks Claimed By ISIS
#NotInMyName: Muslims condemn attacks in Paris
ISNA Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Paris
Arab states condemn ‘terrorist’ Paris attacks
Iran’s Hassan Rouhani calls Paris attacks “crimes against humanity”
Indonesian President Joko Widodo condemns Paris attacks
Muslims Speak Out Against ISIS Following Paris Terror Attacks
Muslims Around the World Speak Out Against Terrorist Attacks in Paris
Paris Attacks are Despicable, Our Prayers are with the Victims
Muslim groups strongly condemn terror attacks in Paris
Muslims Globally Are Condemning Islamophobia By Tweeting Support For Paris With “I Am A Muslim”
Muslim Council of Britain Launches Campaign to Highlight Muslim Condemnation of Terrorism Everywhere
Paris terror: Muslim leaders around the world condemn ‘heinous’ attacks
Muslims rally outside White House condemning ISIS, terrorism
Muslims Worldwide Denounce ISIS Terrorism
Religious Scholars Use Social Media To Counter ISIS Interpretation Of Koran
U.S. Muslims ask why their religion’s condemnation of violence often goes unheard
Islamic scholar says ISIS perverts Islam
Islamic State ignores Prophet’s example
Local Muslims condemn terrorist acts
British Muslims vent anger at death of aid worker
Kosovo is fully behind American’s fight against ISIS
Somali American fights militant Islamist recruiters in U.S. heartland
U.S. Trying to Counter ISIS Efforts to Lure Alienated Young Muslims
Is All Morality Gone? Condeming ISIS and Beyond, In A World of Suffering
Milwaukee’s Muslim Community Trying to Combat ISIS Influence
#MuslimApologies Highlights The Absurdity Of Blaming An Entire Religion For Actions Of Few
ISIS is the antithesis of Hajj, the holy pilgrimage
This Cleric Thinks ISIS Can Be Defeated With More Religion
Why the Islamic State Is Not Really Islamic
Prominent Muslim Sheik Issues Fatwa Against ISIS Violence
Is ISIS Islamic? Is it a state?
#MakingAStand: British Muslim women launch anti-ISIS culture drive
German Muslims Turn Out In Force For Nationwide Protest Against Islamic State
Open letter to IS leader al-Baghdadi from 100+ global Muslim scholars
The Key to Defeating ISIS Is Islam
US Muslim leaders denounce ISIS, pledge to dissuade youth from joining
Australian Grand Mufti tells young Muslims to avoid ‘Sheik YouTube’
#NotInMyName: Young British Muslims stand up to ISIS online
Faithline Protestants Reframing Our View of Religious Terrorism
American Muslim Organizations Condemn ISIS Terrorism
Interfaith speakers stress tolerance, decry Islamic State violence
Local Muslims Organize Interfaith Discussion on ISIS, Islam
San Francisco Interfaith Council and Religious Leaders Speak Out Against ISIS Religious Persecution
Cambridge mosque calls ISIS barbaric, uncivilized
German Muslims invite all faiths to day of prayer against Islamic State
Saudi Arabia’s top clerics speak out against Islamist militancy
ISIS Is Not Just Un-Islamic, It Is Anti-Islamic
Rebranding the ‘Islamic State’
Don’t blame religion for rise of ISIS
Muslims are speaking out but no one is listening
‘Violent and terrible’: UK Muslim leaders condemn ISIS
Muslim Leaders In Alabama Defy Stereotypes With Strong Message to ISIS Over Murder Of Steven Sotloff
ISIS Execution of American Journalist Underscores Need to Combat Extremism
Muslim Leaders Have Roundly Denounced Islamic State, But The Media Won’t Tell You That
Isis terror threat: Leading British Muslims issue fatwa condemning terror group
Islamic State is our top enemy: Saudi mufti
World’s top Muslim leaders condemn attacks on Iraqi Christians
Ayatollah Ali Sistani, Iraq’s Highest-Ranking Shia Cleric, Issues Fatwa For Shias To Fight ISIS
Islam’s theology of life is stronger than ISIS’ cult of death