More than 130 Imams refuse to perform funeral prayers for London attackers

A group of more than 130 Imams and religious leaders have refused to perform the traditional Islamic funeral prayer for the London Bridge attackers.

People leave flowers at a vigil in Potters Fields Park, central London, in honour of the London Bridge terror attack victims. Source: Press Association

The ritual is normally performed for every Muslim, regardless of their actions.

tual that is normally performed for every Muslim regardless of their actions. - See more at: http://www.skynews.com.au/news/world/europe/2017/06/06/faith-leaders-condemn-london-attack.html#sthash.UiZw6QhJ.dpuf

tual that is normally performed for every Muslim regardless of their actions. - See more at: http://www.skynews.com.au/news/world/europe/2017/06/06/faith-leaders-condemn-london-attack.html#sthash.UiZw6QhJ.dpuf

130 imams and religious leaders from diverse backgrounds refused to perform the traditional Islamic prayer for the attackers - a ritual that is normally performed for every Muslim regardless of their action - See more at: http://www.skynews.com.au/news/world/europe/2017/06/06/faith-leaders-condemn-london-attack.html#sthash.UiZw6QhJ.dpuf

130 imams and religious leaders from diverse backgrounds refused to perform the traditional Islamic prayer for the attackers - a ritual that is normally performed for every Muslim regardless of their action - See more at: http://www.skynews.com.au/news/world/europe/2017/06/06/faith-leaders-condemn-london-attack.html#sthash.UiZw6QhJ.dpuf

In a statement, the Imams condemned the violence in London:

"Consequently, and in light of other such ethical principles which are quintessential to Islam, we will not perform the traditional Islamic funeral prayer over the perpetrators and we also urge fellow Imams and religious authorities to withdraw such a privilege."

'Consequently, and in light of other such ethical principles which are quintessential to Islam, we will not perform the traditional Islamic funeral prayer over the perpetrators and we also urge fellow imams and religious authorities to withdraw such a privilege,' they said in a statement. - See more at: http://www.skynews.com.au/news/world/europe/2017/06/06/faith-leaders-condemn-london-attack.html#sthash.UiZw6QhJ.dpuf

'This is because such indefensible actions are completely at odds with the lofty teachings of Islam.' - See more at: http://www.skynews.com.au/news/world/europe/2017/06/06/faith-leaders-condemn-london-attack.html#sthash.UiZw6QhJ.dpuf

"This is because such indefensible actions are completely at odds with the lofty teachings of Islam."

The strong statement from religious leaders, comes after the attack in London which left at least seven people dead, including two Australians.

The three attackers drove a van into pedestrians at the London Bridge, then exited the vehicle armed with knives, stabbing at passers-by at a nearby market.

They were shot dead by police.

The Muslim leaders also praised the work of police and emergency services "for their rapid response, arriving at the scenes while risking their own lives to protect the victims and public".

"Their response exemplifies the courage, humanity and honour we must exhibit in such difficult times," the statement said.

The decision comes after Manchester Central Mosque reportedly declined to be involved in Manchester Stadium attacker Salman Abedi’s funeral. 

This is because such indefensible actions are completely at odds with the lofty teachings of Islam.' - See more at: http://www.skynews.com.au/news/world/europe/2017/06/06/faith-leaders-condemn-london-attack.html#sthash.UiZw6QhJ.dpuf