Glasgow's Muslims come together to stand in solidarity in the face of terror

The event, which was organised by the Scottish Afghan Society, saw demonstrators blindfold themselves to send a message that “an eye for an eye leaves everybody blind”.

Passersby joined in the United Against Terrorism and Fascism event by lighting candles for the victims and holding signs reading ‘Don’t Let Hate Divide Us’.

Glasgow MSP Anas Sarwar was among several people who took to the steps of the Royal Concert Hall to condemn the acts of violence in Manchester, London, Kabul and Baghdad this year.

Mr Sarwar took time off campaigning ahead of Thursday’s election to make an impassioned speech to the crowd on Buchanan Street.

The politician commented that “real Muslims” are currently fasting for Ramadan and “not reeking havoc on the streets of London”.

He added: “What struck me was the Muslim taxi drivers offering free lifts to people after the attack in London, the members of the Jewish community donating blood and the Sikh’s offering food.

“We will not let the haters divide us. Freedom and justice will win.”

MohammadAsif, Chair of the Scottish Afghan Society, described terrorism as an “incurable cancer”.

He said: “If we don’t come together and stand together against it, they will win and we will lose.

“The victims of terrorism is not confined to non-Muslims.

“Imagine sending your child to a concert or university and them not returning - it is heartbreaking.”

Others speakers at the event included anti-racism campaigner Joshua Brown who spoke out against Prime Minister Theresa May’s current anti-terrorism strategy.

He added: “It is important to remember that terrorism has no religion.

“Theresa May’s so-called prevention strategy is not working.

“If the thousands of refugees and children displaced by war do not find a stable society to call home, we face a serious problem.”

A vigil to remember the victims of the terror attack on London Bridge on Saturday was held in the city.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan held the vigil near London Bridge to honor the victims of the attack which left seven people dead and injured dozens.

He said: “”As Londoners, we will stand together in solidarity to remember those who were killed or injured in this horrific terror attack.

“There can be no justification or excuses for these barbaric, cowardly attacks.

“By standing together as a city we will send a powerful message here and around the world — that Londoners will never be cowed by terrorism.”

Hundreds of people attended the event which took place less than 24 hours after the One Love Manchester concert.