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Following the New Zealand mosque massacres perpetrated by a White supremacist, Jewish organizations in New Zealand and around the world, as well as the Israeli government, were quick to offer their prayers, and support.
In a voice choked with emotion, he said that what happened in Christchurch on March 15, 2019 was horrendous, despicable and soul-destroying, not only for the Muslim community but also for all New Zealanders.
"Yet, immediately after, and to-date, the wide range of caring, uplifting, embracing and inclusive responses from our people, from all sections of people in New Zealand, including the youth in particular, have been truly remarkable and extraordinary," he said.
"Her statement, 'They are us,' represent three priceless words of great substance that all of us will cherish. The people of New Zealand, regardless of their religious faiths and beliefs, have demonstrated that we share collective mutual interests and a common identity. I say this because I am a Muslim and I am an immigrant, originating from Fiji. But in the wake of all the developments that have unfolded since last Friday, I have come to really and truly appreciate the meaning of being a New Zealander; and I celebrate that, at a time like this," he said.
Mr Bhamji urged leaders of the New Zealand Muslim community and other organisations to "Categorically reject any calls for revenge and retaliation."
"We must take a robust, unwavering and collective stance against the calls such as those made by ISIS and others. This, to compellingly demonstrate that we New Zealanders, including Muslims in this country, hold dearly to the values of goodwill, tolerance and peace amongst our diverse communities in New Zealand," he said.
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