Watch: Muslims denounce ISIS with #NotInMyName campaign

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Sep 23, 2014 07:00 pm

British Muslims at Active Change Foundation have launched a social media campaign denouncing the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Their message: ISIS does not represent their religion.

In a YouTube video on the charity's account, one youth said: "We must all unite together and try to stop this group from damaging Islam and damaging Muslims."

The campaign, which uses the hashtag #NotInMyName, aims to show "solidarity against ISIS and their actions".

Though the campaign was launched on Sept 10, it only gained traction in the past week.

Here are some of the #NotInMyName tweets.

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Another disgusting threat from the un-Islamic State #NotInMyName. We all call for Alan Henning's prompt release. pic.twitter.com/3H2Rq1ntwE

— Sayed Umaar (@UmaarKazmi) September 18, 2014

True Islam teaches that forgiveness is the highest level of strength, and revenge is the highest level of weakness #NotInMyName

— Ahmad Salkida (@ContactSalkida) September 22, 2014

ISIS, al-Qaeda. The Taliban and 9/11 do not represent me or my religion #notinmyname pic.twitter.com/E6ZvT8ZITk

— euro trash (@amelanutella) September 22, 2014

ISIS is not a representation of Islam. My religion is based upon principles of respect, love and harmony. #NotInMyName

— Aman Baluch (@AmaanBaluch) September 22, 2014

How can people believe that ISIS is a representation of Islam?! My religion is based on principles of peace and harmony. #NotInMyName

— Hiba S (@hibasaleem) September 20, 2014

Sources: Mashable, Newsweek

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