Straw provokes outrage by claiming terrorism is 'justified by Islam'

Foreign Secretary Jack Straw provoked outrage in the Muslim community by claiming that terrorism is "justified by Islam."

"His phrase 'terrorism justified by Islam' is utterly meaningless and deeply offensive to Muslims," chair of the Muslim Council of Britain's Media Committee, Inayat Bunglawala said. "His comments could unwittingly give succor to Islamophobes who are forever trying to link the face of Islam with violence," he warned.

IRNA report, 2 August 2005

For Straw's FT article, see here