PR WASHINGTON: Muslims denounce murder of Kenneth Bigley, 10-09-04

AMC NATIONAL RELEASE: AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL CONDEMNS THE MURDER OF BRITISH HOSTAGE IN IRAQ

(10/08/04) - The American Muslim Council today condemned the brutal murder of British hostage, Kenneth Bigley in Iraq and denounced such killings as barbaric and against the teachings of Islam.

M. Ali Khan, AMC's Executive Director, in his statement, said:

"We condemn this brutal act and those who are betraying our faith with their twisted views. Such horrific acts of cruelty are simply barbaric by nature, and have no justification whatsoever in Islam. Once again, we call for the immediate release of all hostages being held in Iraq. We also offer our most sincere condolences to the Bigley family."

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