WHAT has happened in Bali and New York is a great tragedy to all peace loving human beings.

Those minorities who are carrying out such evil acts in the name of Islam should not call themselves Muslim.

Such an act is against the teaching of our prophet (PBUH) and it is time decent Muslims raised their concerns against such people who are carrying out vicious acts.

Ninety-nine percent of Muslims throughout the world are against any such vicious acts. Islam does not teach Muslims to kill or maim innocent men, women and children of other faiths.

Brothers and sisters it's time to speak up against those people who carry out such acts in our name. Islam is a religion of peace and charity. As human we should assist those who are in need of assistance let us do the right things by helping the needy of the world.

Remember God is always pleased with the good deeds we perform, on the day of the judgement our good deeds will stand beside us and speak for us.

Terror of any kind must not be supported or encouraged. As human beings in the name of humanity we should speak as one voice when we see unjust uis being carried out on other fellow beings.

Jihad to my knowledge and understanding is to struggle and to defend your rights in a peaceful manner and defend your country and faith if invaded by an outsider - it does not mean you can kill innocent human beings.

M Jamal,

Whalley Range, Blackburn