The Malaysian Prime Minister used his address to the United Nations today to call on all peace-loving Muslims around the world to unite against the extremists who are using their religion as an excuse to commit violence, stressing that moderation is the key to winning the battle being waged for the future of Islam.

“Around the world, extremism is taking lives and crushing opportunity. This affects us all; but it is one people, of one faith, who suffer most,” said Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak

“I believe the greatest threat to Muslims today comes not from the outside world, but from within.”

“Our religion – founded on peace and premised on tolerance – is being twisted by extremists, who are deploying false arguments to foster division and justify violence. Across the Islamic world, extremists are wrapping their perverse agenda in religious cloth; tearing families, countries and the ummah apart,” he stated, referring to the collective community of Muslims.

“I believe that peace-loving Muslims – the overwhelming majority of Muslims – should unite against the extremists who use our religion as an excuse to commit violence,” he stated, adding that one of the most powerful tools in this regard is the practice of moderation.    »»» United Nations News Centre

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