Islamic Center of England Issues Statement on Mina Tragedy
The statement begins with the verse 100 of the Quran's Surah Al-Nisa which says: “...And whoever leaves his home migrating toward God and His Apostle, and is then overtaken by death, his reward shall certainly fall on God, and God is all-forgiving, all-merciful.”
It continues with the condolences to Imam Zaman (may God hasten his glad advent), the righteous Islamic leadership, and to all the Muslims around the world, particularly the families of those lost in this tragedy.
In another part of the statement "the center calls upon the rulers of the Muslim countries to investigate the reasons behind this calamity and to form a multi-national operation of Muslim countries to secure the safety and security of the pilgrims in the Holy Lands in the future".
The center has also announced that it is holding a mourning ceremony on the sad occasion for those pure souls who departed in the tragedy.
According to the center “the ceremony will share some thoughts from eye witnesses who have returned from Hajj in addition to a talk by His Eminence Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Ali Shomali, the Director of the Islamic Centre of England.”
It will be held on October 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time.
