Muslims throughout the World Condemn the Tragic Terrorist Attacks in Paris

Muslims throughout the world have spoken out against the tragic terrorist attacks that killed at least 127 people in Paris.

"My thoughts and prayers for the families of those killed and injured and for the people of France, our neighbors, " Shuja Shafi, secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain said in a statement reported by USA TODAY. "This attack is being claimed by the group calling themselves 'Islamic State'. There is nothing Islamic about such people and their actions are evil, and outside the boundaries set by our faith."

The Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria have taken responsibility for the attacks that involvied the massive shootings and explosions on Friday night. Prior to their announcement, French President François Hollande identified the group, ISIS, as the terrorists behind what he called an "act of war."

Islamist extremists were the suspects early on after reports came in that the attackers had yelled, "Allahu Akbar" while shooting innocent people.

"Absolute and immediate condemnation. They shouted, we are told, 'Allahu akbar" (God [is] the greatest) to support and justify their inhuman actions," Tariq Ramadan, a professor at Oxford University in England, said. "With this they told a lie and a truth. Their lie is related to Islam and its message as not even one of its teachings, ever, can justify their actions. These acts are the result of minds inhabited by the worst, or minds without minds, manipulated or manipulators."

Some of the notable Muslim figures who have condemned the attacks include:

-Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who stated that the attacks were a "crime against humanity." Rouhani had a scheduled trip to France this weekend. 

-Qatari foreign minister Khaled al-Attiuah stated that the events were "heinous" and that the "acts, which target stability and security in France are against all human and moral values."

-Indonesian President Joko Widodo stated, "Indonesia condemns the violence that took place in Paris."

- Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir told reporters in Vienna, Austria, "I wanted to express our condolences to the government and people of France for the heinous terrorist attacks that took place yesterday which are in violation and contravention of all ethics, morals and religions. The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has long called for more intensified international efforts to combat the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and shapes."

- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was quoted saying, "Such terrorist attacks will not weaken the will of peace-loving countries."

Muslim people on Twitter have also spoken out against the attacks.