--- description: Muslims around the world took to social media to condemn the perpetrators of the Paris attacks and defend Islam as a faith of nonviolence. title: Muslims Speak Out Against Terrorist Attacks in Paris image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt66dd62e64faf566e/69887109bc6cfca5ee3da60a/gettyimages-497085428.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [World](/section/world/) ## World Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Muslims Around the World Speak Out Against Terrorist Attacks in Paris by [Nash Jenkins](/author/p-nash-jenkins/) ## Nash Jenkins Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Updated: Dec 13, 2023 10:39 PM CUTPublished: Nov 14, 2015 9:57 AM CUT  This photo taken on November 14, 2015 in the 10th district of Paris shows flowers and candles left outside of the Carillon bar, following a series of attacks in and around the city, leaving at least 120 people killed. This photo taken on November 14, 2015 in the 10th district of Paris shows flowers and candles left outside of the Carillon bar, following a series of attacks in and around the city, leaving at least 120 people killed.KENZO TRIBOUILLARD—AFP/Getty Images by [Nash Jenkins](/author/p-nash-jenkins/) ## Nash Jenkins Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Updated: Dec 13, 2023 10:39 PM CUTPublished: Nov 14, 2015 9:57 AM CUT Before the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria had even [claimed responsibility](http://time.com/4112884/paris-attacks-isis-isil-france-francois-hollande/ "undefined") for the shootings and explosions that killed more than 120 in Paris on Friday night, Muslims around the world took to social media to condemn the perpetrators and defend Islam as a faith of nonviolence. The bloodshed was linked to Islamic extremists early on, following [reports](http://time.com/4112639/paris-attack-terror-bataclan-hollande/?xid=homepage "undefined") that the perpetrators had referred to French policy towards Muslims and screamed “Allahu Akbar” during the attacks. President François Hollande officially [named ISIS](http://time.com/4112884/paris-attacks-isis-isil-france-francois-hollande/ "undefined") as the group behind what he called an “act of war” just before noon local time. Several Muslim religious and political leaders officially [denounced](http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2015/11/14/Arab-states-denounce-Paris-attacks-as-violation-of-human-values-.html "undefined") the attacks before the group took responsibility, including Iranian president Hassan Rouhani, who called them a “crime against humanity,” and Qatari foreign minister Khaled al-Attiyah, who said they were “heinous.” Rouhani had been scheduled to visit France as part of a wider European trip this weekend but has [postponed his plans](http://news.yahoo.com/irans-rouhani-brands-paris-attacks-crimes-against-humanity-054544578.html "undefined"). Indonesian President Joko Widodo, leader of the world’s most populous Muslim nation, [said](http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-11-14/asian-leaders-condemn-paris-attacks-ahead-of-g-20-apec-summits "undefined") that”Indonesia condemns the violence that took place in Paris.” More spirited responses came from ordinary people. On Twitter, many referred to the hashtag #TerrorismHasNoReligion, seeking divorce Islam from the dogma espoused by extremists. > [](https://twitter.com/HamdullahLehri/status/665373479680606208) > [](https://twitter.com/Hijabicait/status/665413431462338560) > [](https://twitter.com/Moha%5FAlruwaili/status/665443017130668032) Many cited the Quran to prove their point. > [](https://twitter.com/Mrsmalik%5F8/status/665443601191731200) > [](https://twitter.com/The%5F7kr/status/665386701259464705) ### Witness Paris Mourn the Day After Deadly Attacks  The Eiffel Tower turns off its lights in memory of the more than 120 victims the day after the terrorist attack on Nov. 14, 2015 in Paris. Marc Piasecki—Getty Images  Bono and band members from the band U2 place flowers on the pavement near the scene of yesterday's Bataclan Theatre terrorist attack on Nov. 14, 2015 in Paris. Jeff J Mitchell—Getty Images  A woman is comforted by others outside the Carillon cafe and the Petit Cambodge restaurant in Paris on Nov. 14, 2015. Jerome Delay—AP  A man places a candle in front of the Carillon cafe in Paris, on Nov. 14, 2015. Jerome Delay—AP  The interior of the Casa Nostra Cafe, the day after the attacks on the city, on Nov. 14, 2015 in Paris. Christopher Furlong—Getty Images  Burnt motorbikes and bicycles on the corner of Albert Thomas Lancry streets, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, on Nov. 14, 2015, the morning after the attacks across the city. Maxime Jouy—Newzulu/Alamy Live News  Police forensic experts work on the scene at the Cafe Comptoir Voltaire in Paris, Nov, 14, 2015. Marius Becker—EPA  Police are seen near the Cafe La Belle Equipe at the Rue de Charonne in Paris, on Nov. 14, 2015. Lic Venance—AFP/Getty Images  A pair of abandoned shoes seen left in the street near the Bataclan concert hall the morning after a series of deadly attacks in Paris, Nov. 14, 2015. Charles Platiau—Reuters  Flowers and candles are placed in tribute outside Le Carillon bar, in Paris, on Nov. 14, 2015. 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