A group of Canadian imams on Friday denounced radical Islam in a joint statement that promotes peace and calls for equality between men and women.

The seven point declaration, signed by 38 influential clerics belonging to the Canadian Council of Imams, is designed to be read in hundreds of mosques across Canada at the start of the holy month of Ramadan.

“We believe in peaceful coexistence, dialogue, bridge building, and cooperation among all faiths and people for the common good of humanity,” the statement read.

“Islam does not permit the killing of innocent people, regardless of their creed, ethnicity, race, or nationality.    »»» Yahoo! Canada News

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