A condolence meet was held on April 25 at the Indian Muslims for Civil Rights (IMCR) office in New Delhi. The meeting followed the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Leaders from civil society, religious scholars, politicians, and activists attended. A two-minute silence was observed for the victims. All speakers strongly condemned the attack and disassociated it from Islam.
IMCR President and former MP Mohammad Adeeb gave an emotional speech. He said the attackers were not just enemies of Islam but of humanity. He stressed that no words of condemnation could match the horror of the act. He stated that the attackers cannot be called Muslims, as Islam bans violence against innocents. He compared this to lynching in the name of Lord Ram, calling both betrayals of their religions.
Adeeb expressed deep grief and announced the postponement of a planned public event at the Islamic Center out of respect. He said this was a time for unity and compassion, not politics. He urged the government to identify and punish the culprits swiftly, to ensure justice and prevent further attacks.
Maulana Fazlur Rahim Mujaddidi, Secretary General of AIMPLB, also condemned the attack. He reminded that Islam forbids harming innocents. He mentioned Islamic history, saying Muslim armies were ordered not to harm women, children, the elderly, or crops during war. He called the attack un-Islamic and inhumane. He said it was a conspiracy to tarnish Islam’s peaceful image.
Telangana MLC and Siasat editor Aamir Ali Khan also denounced the violence. He noted that such attacks on tourists hadn’t happened on this scale for decades. He said the attackers cannot be Muslims, as Islam strictly forbids such brutality. He called the act immoral, inhuman, and condemned it without reservation.
Nadeem Khan, APCR’s National Secretary, condemned the attack and raised a concern. He said innocent Kashmiri students were being harassed across the country after the incident. He warned that such actions would divide the nation further. He appealed to authorities to maintain law and order without targeting communities. He called for a fair probe and quick justice for the victims’ families.
Gandhian and academic Prof. Vipin Kumar Tripathi also spoke. He called the attackers “enemies of humanity.” He urged citizens to stand with the victims’ families. He demanded harsh punishment for the culprits. Tripathi said all forms of violence must be rejected, regardless of religious claims.
The event saw unity among different religious and ideological groups. The message was clear—peace, justice, and national unity. All speakers rejected the misuse of religion to justify violence. They asked society and the government to act fairly and wisely.
The program ended with a united call for justice and solidarity. All speakers stressed that real followers of any religion—Islam or Hinduism—must reject hatred and violence. They said we must all work together to protect humanity.
