In fact, Islam does not allow targeting or attacking civilians, even in times of war and in the battlefield—and fighting should be restricted to the battlefield. The Muslim army is not allowed to kill any of those who are not involved in fighting, such as women, children, the aged, and monks who confine themselves to worship.

In light of the latest Thursday's bombings that hit London recently, I can say that Muslims as well as non-Muslims should not restrict their reactions to only condemning the acts of violence, but they should also search for the real causes behind such acts in an attempt to find suitable solutions. Blair declared that in order to fight against terrorism, we should find out about the real motives behind such violent acts. To me, this declaration of Blair is both just and truthful, as I think that some of the motives behind committing such acts—irrespective of the religion or culture of the perpetrators—are injustice and oppression.

Though I doubt that those who are behind these attacks were Muslims, it is impermissible to dub any person with disbelief, and this ruling does in no way condone the horrible acts done. Our role as Muslims is to clarify the truth irrespective of the perpetrator of the wrong act. We, as Muslims, declare ourselves free of such attacks, and if those who did it were Muslim, we see them as wrongdoers.