Document Title: Auckland Muslim Youth strongly condemn malicious films about religious figures and equally condemn resulting violence by protesters.

Date: 18 September 2012

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On behalf of our New Zealand based Muslim members, Al Hikmah Trust (Muslim Charity), Massey University Muslims Students Association, Auckland University of Technology Muslim Students Association and Muslim Students Club at Unitec would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the families of those killed and injured in recent protests over the anti-Islamic film.

Muslims certainly revere Prophet Muhammad as not only a historical figure but as a role model in every aspect of modern daily life. The sincere reader of his biography will undoubtedly be affected by a character whose selflessness, constant charity, care for the needy, strict honesty and attachment to God leave no room for the types of vile attacks seen set upon him.

It therefore comes as no surprise that such a film triggered an array of responses amongst Muslims around the world however it is particularly upsetting that a certain segment has taken this as an opportunity to disregard the law. From a Muslim perspective this is unacceptable and undermines the very values the overwhelming majority of Muslims adhere to.

We call upon individuals and governments to shun any future attempts by those seeking to falsely discredit any religion and thereby uphold the right to truthful, free speech.

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