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Australia hostage siege: Muslim leaders condemn 'criminal' act as IllRideWithYou trends worldwide Australia hostage siege: Muslim leaders condemn 'criminal' act as IllRideWithYou trends worldwide
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Australian Muslim leaders have strongly condemned the hostage taker as people around the world took to social media to speak out against extremism.Australian Muslim leaders have strongly condemned the hostage taker as people around the world took to social media to speak out against extremism.
The hashtag #IllRideWithYou trended globally this morning as thousands tweeted declaring their solidarity with Muslims after reports emerged of some veiled women receiving abuse on public transport leaving Sydney. One Twitter user, known Sir Tessa, suggested starting the hashtag.The hashtag #IllRideWithYou trended globally this morning as thousands tweeted declaring their solidarity with Muslims after reports emerged of some veiled women receiving abuse on public transport leaving Sydney. One Twitter user, known Sir Tessa, suggested starting the hashtag.
Maybe start a hashtag? What’s in #illridewithyou?Maybe start a hashtag? What’s in #illridewithyou?
In the last hour Twitter Australia reported over 40,000 mentions of the emotive hashtag as thousands tweeted their support - with many Muslims welcoming the call.In the last hour Twitter Australia reported over 40,000 mentions of the emotive hashtag as thousands tweeted their support - with many Muslims welcoming the call.
The #illridewithyou hashtag makes me so proud to be Australian. Thanks for the support everyone. ;)The #illridewithyou hashtag makes me so proud to be Australian. Thanks for the support everyone. ;)
This is my Australia. Being a Muslim this hashtag is the best thing happened today. I Love You Australia. #illridewithyouThis is my Australia. Being a Muslim this hashtag is the best thing happened today. I Love You Australia. #illridewithyou
I drive but today I visited small business today to assure the Muslim owners that I was with them at this difficult time #illridewithyouI drive but today I visited small business today to assure the Muslim owners that I was with them at this difficult time #illridewithyou
It's been a horrible day. It still is a horrible day. Thanks to whoever started #illridewithyou. We need kind acts like that now.It's been a horrible day. It still is a horrible day. Thanks to whoever started #illridewithyou. We need kind acts like that now.
If you wear religious attire, & need to get from #Adelaide's westsuburbs to the city on Tues but don't want to travel alone #illridewithyou”If you wear religious attire, & need to get from #Adelaide's westsuburbs to the city on Tues but don't want to travel alone #illridewithyou”
Let's remember Sydneysiders (best people on earth) actions of a lone wolf do not reflect on any group of our fellow citizens #illridewithyouLet's remember Sydneysiders (best people on earth) actions of a lone wolf do not reflect on any group of our fellow citizens #illridewithyou
The Grand Mufti of Australia, the highest Muslim authority in the country, has “unequivocally” condemned the “criminal” attack.The Grand Mufti of Australia, the highest Muslim authority in the country, has “unequivocally” condemned the “criminal” attack.
“His eminence the Grand Mufti, the Australian National Imams Council and the Muslim community express their full support and solidarity with the victims and their families and aspire to a peaceful resolve to this calamity.”   "His eminence the Grand Mufti, the Australian National Imams Council and the Muslim community express their full support and solidarity with the victims and their families and aspire to a peaceful resolve to this calamity.”
The Australian Muslim community released a statement rejecting “any attempt to take the innocent life of any human being, or to instil fear or terror into their hearts.”The Australian Muslim community released a statement rejecting “any attempt to take the innocent life of any human being, or to instil fear or terror into their hearts.”
The actions of the gunman, believed to be acting alone, damages the Muslim faith and community they said in a statement.The actions of the gunman, believed to be acting alone, damages the Muslim faith and community they said in a statement.
The Muslim community's statementThe Muslim community's statement
  
The grand Mufti's statementThe grand Mufti's statement
They added: “The Arabic inscription on the black flag is not representative of a political statement, but reaffirms a testimony of faith that has been misappropriated by misguide individuals that represent no one but themselves.”They added: “The Arabic inscription on the black flag is not representative of a political statement, but reaffirms a testimony of faith that has been misappropriated by misguide individuals that represent no one but themselves.”