The World Muslim Communities Council Condemns the San Diego Incident
- 2026-May-19
The World Muslim Communities Council strongly condemns and denounces the shooting incident that took place near the Islamic Center in the city of San Diego, United States of America.
The Council reaffirms its firm rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and the targeting of places of worship and religious and community centers fueled by hate speech. It stressed that protecting places of worship and safeguarding the security of communities is a collective responsibility that requires joint efforts and the promotion of a culture of coexistence and mutual respect.
The Council also expresses its solidarity with the victims and all those affected by this incident, while commending the efforts of law enforcement agencies and the relevant authorities in handling the situation and investigating its circumstances to ensure that the facts are uncovered and community security is protected.
The World Muslim Communities Council renews its call for promoting the values of dialogue and tolerance, criminalizing hate speech and incitement, and working together to build safe and harmonious societies that preserve human dignity and protect the right of individuals to practice their religious rituals freely and safely.
