SINGAPORE – The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) says it is “actively educating” the Muslim community here on the dangers of radical ideology, after a bomb blast in Manchester on Monday night (May 22) killed 22 people and injured 59 others.

The bomb was detonated by a suicide bomber of Libyan origins – 22-year-old Salman Abedi – at the Manchester Arena, where American pop star Ariana Grande was holding her concert.

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) had claimed responsibility for the attack. Manchester Police on Wednesday said they have arrested three more men in connection with the bombing.

Condemning the attack, MUIS stressed that “ISIS has no place in Islam”.  

“ISIS’ ideology and worldview are built on hatred, and its actions aim to tear apart societies and instill fear in people,” said MUIS in a statement on Wednesday (May 24).

“MUIS has stated before, and will continue to reiterate, that ISIS has no place in Islam.

“This latest incident is a stark reminder that the threat of terrorism is real, and we must collectively fight this threat.

“MUIS is actively educating the Muslim community on the dangers of radical ideology. We stand firmly with all communities in rejecting ISIS, any other terror organisations and the misguided ideas they espouse.”