New Delhi

Several Muslim thinkers and leaders have joined the nation in expressing shock at the dastardly car blast carried out in the Red Fort area of the old quarter of Delhi on Monday evening, in which at least nine persons died and 24 are hospitalised with injuries.

The Police have registered the case under sections of the law that suggest the crime may be considered a terrorist act.

Syed Saadatullah Hussaini, President, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, said in a statement, "strongly condemned" the deadly blast.

"This is a grave crime against humanity. We express deep sorrow and grief over this tragedy and offer our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this horrific incident. We also express solidarity with the injured and pray for their speedy recovery."

He asked the government to conduct a thorough investigation into the blast and bring its perpetrators to book.

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has also expressed its grief at the loss oif lives in the blast and condemned the dartardlky act. In a post on X:

We express profound grief and sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in the incident that occurred near Delhi’s historic #RedFort. Heartfelt #Condolence to the families of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate occurrence and prayed for patience, strength, and… pic.twitter.com/hzohCmflmu

— Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (@JamiatUlama_in) November 10, 2025

Prominent Muslim scholar Maulana Zaheer Abbas Rizvi expressed sympathy with the families of those who lost their lives in the blast.

He asked the authorities to support these families and ensure the injured receive the best treatment in the hospitals.

He asked countrymen to stop giving opinion before the police and other authorities explain and investigate the facts of the incident.

Syed Salman Chishty, the head of the Chishti Foundation and the head of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, expressed deep sorrow over the incident in a statement.

He said, “With deep sorrow and grief, we express our heartfelt condolences to all the families whose loved ones lost their lives in the tragic blast near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi, and express our sympathy to all those injured in this tragedy.” According to reports, at least eight people have died and several others have been injured.

"This heartbreaking incident reminds us of the fragility of life and the intense pain that violence inflicts on innocent men, women and children, regardless of their religion, region or nationality. In this hour of grief, our prayers and best wishes are with all the bereaved families and the injured who are suffering from shock and grief. We appeal to all communities, religious institutions and individuals of conscience to stand united in a spirit of prayer, compassion and vigilance. Our common humanity demands that we extend a hand of love, peace and support, instead of hatred, fear and suspicion.

"In the spirit of peace, we pray that God Almighty may grant patience and courage to the families of the deceased, that the injured may recover fully and quickly, and that seeds of love, unity and healing may replace the seeds of fear and hatred. May our society once again renew its commitment to mutual respect, human dignity and the protection of each other. May God grant that the light of reason, compassion and spiritual courage may overcome the darkness. Let us all pledge that in grief we are one, in faith we are all champions of the sanctity of humanity, and in hope we will re-establish mutual trust and love."

Dr. Khwaja Iftikhar Ahmed, President, the Inter Faith Harmony Foundation of India, termed the attack as a cowardly assault on India’s sovereignty. He asked people of all sections to condemn it, “without any ifs or buts.”

“This barbaric act, which has claimed numerous innocent lives, has deeply wounded the nation’s soul, and our strongest patriotic response must be to stand united as one in this hour of profound grief and resolve.”

He said his foundation stands with the bereaved families “Together, with unwavering determination, we shall foil the malicious designs of the terrorists and their handlers across the border.

Renowned surgeon & Padmashree Dr Illias Ali while strongly condemning the Delhi blast. He said, "that those choosing violence and terrorism are not followers of Islam and the Muslim community should boycott them."

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