We woke up yesterday to immensely heartwrenching and spine-chilling news of a man getting inside two separate mosques, killing every person he saw with an automatic machine gun, killing at least 49 people along with many being injured in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The entire world is shaken by the audacity of the terrorist to get inside the mosque and open fire on innocent, helpless people who were probably immersed in their Friday prayers. Pakistani celebrities are also grief-stricken by the harrowing massacre and they have expressed their condolence via social media, sympathizing with the families of Christchurch attack victims.
Founder and President of ARY Digital Network, Mr. Salman Iqbal has taken to Twitter to pray for the victims of Christchurch attack for their highest ranks in heaven.
It’s so sad to hear #NewZealandTerroristAttack may Allah give highest darjaat to the people who have lost their lives to this terrible atrocity!
— Salman Iqbal ARY (@Salman_ARY) March 15, 2019
Prime Minister Imran Khan tweets about the condemnation of the attack and talks about the constantly increasing spree of Islamophobia where 1.3 billion Muslims have been blamed for terrorist attacks.
I blame these increasing terror attacks on the current Islamophobia post-9/11 where Islam & 1.3 bn Muslims have collectively been blamed for any act of terror by a Muslim. This has been done deliberately to also demonize legitimate Muslim political struggles. https://t.co/5bBREoayLz
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 15, 2019
Faysal Quraishi strongly condemns the attack, writing “Terrorist has no religion.” He also condoles families of the victims.
strongly condemned in the strongest terms the tragic terrorist attack in 2 Masadij in city of #Christchurch in New Zealand. condolences over loss of innocent lives …Terorist has no religion #TerroristAttack
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) March 15, 2019
The renown philanthropist, Shaneira Akram who happens to be of Australian descent, not only expressed sorrow over the incident, but she also slammed the Australian senator Fraser Anning for justifying the heinous attack.
Terrorism has no colour, no religion and no country. It is a growing disease spreading in the small minds of this planet and it is deadly. Terrorism is the terminal cancer of humanity!My heart is with the people of NZ,Australia & the whole Islamic community, May Peace be with you
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) March 15, 2019
You need to stop NOW! You are not only an embarrassment to Australia but to mankind, you need to crawl back in that dark hole from where you came from and learn to grow a heart you small minded inbred little pimple 😡 https://t.co/aUAGC8Mi8C
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) March 15, 2019
Mawra Hocane questions, “Any individual who attacks especially at a place of prayer, how can they belong to any religion at all?” She also asks all her fans to have love, peace, and tolerance for one another.
Jumma Mubarak!
Let there be Love & peace & tolerance & respect for one another! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Saddened by the news of #ChristchurchMosqueAttack NZ
Any individuals who attack especially at a place of prayer, how can they belong to any religion at all.#WorldPeace #— MAWRA HUSSAIN (@MawraHocane) March 15, 2019
The designated Tamgha-i-Imtiaz recipient, Mehwish Hayat expresses grief over the shooting and says the blood of the followers of every religion is alike. She asks her fans to “let there be just love.”
Whether it's a mosque, church or a mandir….the blood that flows in attacks like this is the same, that of our humanity…let's end this hatred and let there be just love…please#ChristchurchAttack #NewZealandMosqueAttacks
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) March 15, 2019
The veteran actor Shaan Shahid speaks about Christianity and that it does not preach terrorism. He went on to talk about how “sick minds” spread terrorism in the name of Christianity.
Christianity does not preach terrorism.. a few sick minds do the act of terror in the name of Christianity.. #NewZealandAttack the person or the cult responsible should be punished ..
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) March 15, 2019
Feroze Khan stands for the families of the victims. Says, “Terrorism has no religion.”
Heart goes out to all the victims and the families of #ChristchurchMosqueAttack , Terrorism has no religion.
— Feroze Khan (@ferozekhaan) March 15, 2019
Mahira Khan also comes forward to condole the people of New Zealand and the families of the victims.
So deeply disturbing to read about the #Christchurch mosque attack! Prayers with the people of New Zealand and the grieving families.
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) March 15, 2019
Fahad Mustafa says that he is disturbed by the attack. Pays condolences to the families of the deceased.
Disturbed by the attack in newzealand..humanity at its worst …my condolences to the families of victims 😞
— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) March 15, 2019
Armeena Khan compares the terrorist with Neo-Nazis saying, “The TERRORISTS are right wing neo-nazis. They live-streamed their slaughter as if they were in a video game. I’ve seen the videos, which I can’t unsee.”
https://twitter.com/ArmeenaRK/status/1106471733744332800
Shamoon Abbasi posts a photo that says, “Terrorism has no religion” and he captions the photo with, “Just Stop!”
Just stop! pic.twitter.com/D8kMTM95ct
— Shamoon Abbasi (@shamoonAbbasi) March 15, 2019
Shahid Afridi also takes to Twitter to speak about his conversation with Bangladeshi cricket team player Tamim Iqbal. He also tells his fans about New Zealand being “one of safest, most peaceful places.”
Horrifying tragedy #Christchurch. I found NZ one of safest, most peaceful places, people are friendly. Spoke to Tamim big relief B'desh squad/staff is safe. World must together! stop hatred!Terrorism has no religion! Prayers for bereaved families. May Allah bless the departed.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 15, 2019
Ramiz Raja also expresses concern over New Zealand’s peace being tarnished due to “madness.” He thanks God for Bangladeshi team.
New Zealand’s peace and tranquility shattered by madness.. Thank God for Bangladesh team.. Peace and Love for all.
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) March 15, 2019
Humayun Saeed also comes forward to share condolences and prayers for the victims. He even prays for the misguided people.
Deepest condolence and prayers with the victims of the horrific mosque attacks in New Zealand. May Allah guide the misguided
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) March 15, 2019
Osman Khalid Butt sends prayers for the victims and their families who lost their lives “in the name of Islamophobia.”
Sending prayers for the swift recovery of those injured in the brutal terrorist attack in Christchurch, NZ. To the families and lives upturned by this tragedy.
To the lives lost in the name of Islamophobia.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) March 15, 2019
Bilal Ashraf also condemns the terrorist attack with strong and bold words.
I strongly condem the terrorist attack on the mosque in #Christchurch #Terrorism has no religion!!! #NZMosqueShooting #MosqueAttack #ChristchurchAttack #ICondemTerrorism #SayNoToTerrorism
— Bilal Ashraf (@IamBilalAshraf) March 15, 2019
Imran Abbas reaffirms to the Muslims of New Zealand that, “We are with you against this terrorist attack.”
Dear Muslims of New Zealand!! We are with you against this terrorist attack at Christchurch Mosques. #TerroristAttack #ChristchurchMosqueAttack
— Imran Abbas (@ImranAbbas) March 15, 2019
The British Pakistani journalist and content creator, George Fulton also expresses anger and sorrow on the attack.
Truly horrified by this sickening act of violence. My thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this senseless attack by a white supremacist. #ChristchurchAttack #newzealandmosqueattack https://t.co/F81xkozcRO
— George Fulton (@GeorgeFulton1) March 15, 2019
The youngest Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai also says that she is “heartbroken” by the attack. She asks everyone to pray for the victims.
Heartbroken for #NewZealand. Please pray for the victims and their families. https://t.co/nu8w1NuqO6
— Malala Yousafzai (@Malala) March 15, 2019
Even before yesterday’s eliminator game of Pakistan Super League (PSL) between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United, a minute of silence was observed in the stadium to pay homage to the Christchurch victims.
In our moment of joy & passion for #HBLPSL2019 #HBLPSL4 35000 people observe a minute of silence to show our compassion & respect for the victims of #NewZealand terror attack…..you can hear the birds chirping…that's the kind of people we Pakistanis are. #KhelDeewanoKa pic.twitter.com/71ja3g2PC4
— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) March 15, 2019
Just like all these celebrities and everyone who is praying for the victims, we all must stay united in this time of grief and sorrow. May the families of the victims find peace and patience. Please remember them in your prayers.
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