They were gathering in the “Al Noor (Light) Mosque” for Friday Sermon and Prayer, their weekly enlightening, spiritual recharge.

They did not know that these were their last moments in this world; an Islamophobic terrorist didn’t want them in the country and decided to kill them… in their mosques.

The once calm and tranquil atmosphere of prayers and Quran recitation was suddenly shattered by gunshots, screams and dead bodies.

The shooting claimed 49 worshipers lives and injured more than 20 in 2 mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The appalling massacre was broadcast live by one of the perpetrators.

We ask Allah Almighty to shower the martyrs with mercy, heal the injured and be with the victims family.

Below are some reactions of Imams and scholars to the tragic incident.

UPDATE: Almost 30 dead, la illah illa Allah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah. Inna lillah wa inna ilayhi raji'… Posted by Yasir Qadhi on Thursday, 14 March 2019

Devastating news out of #NewZealand. 2 Mosques with Mass Shootings with over 50 people struck. As I prepare for my own… Posted by Omar Suleiman on Thursday, 14 March 2019

Innah Lillah Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'oon. We belong to Allah, and we all shall return to Him.My thoughts and prayers are… Posted by Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohammed – Grand Mufti of Australia on Friday, 15 March 2019

From: Sound VisionNew Zealand: Thinking Points & Talking PointsWe are waking up on this blessed day of Juma, Friday,… Posted by Abdul Malik Mujahid on Friday, 15 March 2019

Murder anywhere is heinous enough, but massacring defenceless worshippers in a country like New Zealand that we all… Posted by Abu Eesa on Thursday, 14 March 2019

My prayers and thoughts for all those injured, killed, and their families at the 2 mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand,… Posted by Waleed Basyouni on Thursday, 14 March 2019

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Prayers and Duaas incoming and requested for all the victims, their families, first responders and the citizens of New… Posted by Fayaz Tilly on Thursday, 14 March 2019

I’m lost for words. This is so devastating. So infuriating. Lives taken again in a place of worship. – 300+ people in… Posted by Noman Hussain on Thursday, 14 March 2019

We need to to take these types of precautions, especially headed into 2020. Posted by Suhaib Webb on Thursday, 14 March 2019

" To Allah we belong, and to Him is our return.". 😪 Law enforcement should be carried out soon against this thug shooter. Our thoughts and prayers with the victims and their families. إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون Posted by Mahmood Eldenawy on Thursday, 14 March 2019

May Allah make it easy upon our brothers and sisters in NZ. May Allah have mercy upon the dead and Martyrs and grant… Posted by Sheikh Shady Alsuleiman on Thursday, 14 March 2019

On the horrific events in New Zealand:1. Right now, raise your hands and focus your heart to make dua for the brothers… Posted by AbdelRahman Murphy on Thursday, 14 March 2019

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Subhanallah, a terrorist shooter walked in a mosque in New Zealand and started firing away. Killed atleast 6 people and… Posted by Musleh Khan on Thursday, 14 March 2019

A very sad day! The #ChristChurchMosqueAttack has shocked us all. Such barbaric acts of terror are strongly condemned no… Posted by Mufti Ismail Menk on Thursday, 14 March 2019