In the wake of the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday night, new hashtags meant to defend Muslims are trending online.
On Saturday morning, people began tweeting with the hashtag #TerrorismHasNoReligion in response to those blaming Muslims for the attacks in which at least 129 people were killed and more than 300 people injured. The hashtag #MuslimsAreNotTerrorist is also trending worldwide on Twitter.
Muslims and non-Muslims alike called for avoiding the grouping together of extremist groups such as ISIS with the Muslim community as a whole.
Pray for the poor Muslims that are about to be wrongfully accused and abused for the actions of others #TerrorismHasNoReligion— ćarpe ďiem (@mahdi____22) November 14, 2015
Islam promotes PEACE. A handful of violent Muslims DO NOT speak for the other 1.6 billion. Educate yourself #TerrorismHasNoReligion— safarigage (@SafariGage) November 14, 2015
EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW THIS!!! #TerrorismHasNoReligion pic.twitter.com/PGdaixSZJh— Maryam (@lovatomycabeyo) November 14, 2015
"Whoever kills a person [unjustly] it is as though he has killed all mankind." (Qur’an, 5:32) #TerrorismHasNoReligion— Amir Shahmi (@ShahmiNazir) November 14, 2015
my muslim friend texted me that people are spitting at her and her dad in public, this is absolutely disgusting. #TerrorismHasNoReligion— ʙᴇᴛᴛʏ (@nyumeria) November 14, 2015
I am a proud Muslim who stands with Paris today. #TerrorismHasNoReligion— Muslimerican (@FaheemYounus) November 13, 2015
Mourners in Paris were also facing off against anti-Islam protestors. In the French town of Lille, those gathered for a vigil held Saturday morning drove a group of anti-Islam protesters away from the scene.
To those who are already blaming the Muslim community; your anger is misguided and ignorant, to put it politely. #TerrorismHasNoReligion— ˗ˏˋteddy lupinˊˎ˗ (@dominicsizer) November 13, 2015
Tell them queen let's spread this #TerrorismHasNoReligion https://t.co/FNElTpsaYF— Miley Cyrus. (@iaintnohippie) November 13, 2015
How can a religion be judged because of a minority of people who use it as a cover up & an excuse for their actions #TerrorismHasNoReligion— Masato Jones (@masatostudio) November 14, 2015
Religion doesn't kill people, people kill people. Stop blaming the whole group for the acts of few. #TerrorismHasNoReligion— Laura Iancu (@MariaLauraIancu) November 14, 2015
Heartbreaking. #MuslimsAreNotTerrorist pic.twitter.com/z6QsVGbhpT— Bitter Chocolate Man (@ILLCapitano94) November 14, 2015
I am not Muslim, but I support this trend. Don't be ignorant, learn the difference #MuslimsAreNotTerrorist pic.twitter.com/NHWGhLc9g1— Jessie (@jessiesallen) November 14, 2015
Im a muslim, Im not terrorist. Stop treating me like I am. #MuslimsAreNotTerrorist— Tima LOOOVES Niall (@xnjhbaex) November 14, 2015
why do we, kids have to educate adults age of our parents. we are not killers. no religion teaches to cause pain #MuslimsAreNotTerrorist— asmaa (@absolutequeeen) November 14, 2015
President François Hollande on Friday declared a state of emergency after the attacks, ordering tightened borders and increased military presence on the ground in Paris.
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attacks which Hollande have described as "an act of war."