SCOTLAND'S Muslim community united today to condemn last Friday's atrocities in Tunisia, Kuwait and France.

A poignant one minutes silence was held to remember those killed as members of Scottish Muslim organisations came together in Glasgow under a banner which read: "terrorism has no faith, united against extremism."

Hassan Rabbani, of Zia ul Quran, said the group's thoughts were with families affected by the acts carried out by so-called Islamic State and other terrorist groups.

He said: "Let me reassure you all that in Scotland we strongly condemn these terrible attacks.

"We are thinking of the victims' families and in particular those Scottish families who are suffering.

"Both Muslims and non-Muslims have fallen victim to their terrorism."

Members of organisations including the Scottish Council of Mosques and the Scottish Youth Forum are backing the move, which is being led by the Ahl-ul-Bait Society of Glasgow and Minhaj-ul-Qur'an International.

The group said it was their "duty" to speak out "with a united front to condemn these acts of terrorism and to be clear with our friends and neighbours that we abhor all forms of extremism where ever it is found".

The groups said they would redouble their efforts to work alongside the community in an effort to stamp out "hatred and intolerance as it rises".

The speakers mentioned practical ways to target extremism, including focusing on the internet and education.

Ahmad Khweir, of Glasgow Ahl-ul-Bait Association, said: "There's not one solution to this issue.

"With the online platform we are looking at installing positive role models which young people could be influenced by, instead of the terrorist propaganda which exists."

Javid Gill, convener of the Muslim Council of Scotland, called the attacks "crimes against humanity".

He added: "We must be united and we must remain calm.

"We must not let the terrorists think they have won."

The event was chaired by former Glasgow MSP Pauline McNeill.