Islam condems bin Laden videos & 911

WASHINGTON, 11 (UPI) -- A Washington-based U.S. Muslim advocacy group Tuesday condemned a new video in which Osama bin Laden praises a Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist.

"The despicable actions of the 9/11 hijackers should be repudiated by all Muslims, not praised as examples to follow," a statement from the Council on American-Islamic Relations said. "There can be no moral, ethical or religious justification for such cowardly attacks on innocent civilians. CAIR joins with Americans of all faiths in mourning the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and asks that we all use today's anniversary to enhance our efforts to repudiate religious extremism and to promote mutual understanding."

The organization pointed out that it condemned the 2001 attacks within hours.

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