In such a dangerous setting, Jama Masjid Trust has done something no Muslim leader has done in decades. He has declared these acts heinous, and against Muslim teachings. My fear is that he will suffer retribution for his bravery. I pray I am wrong. I pray Muslims in the US follow his lead.

Joanne, Chester County,

if indian government will catch tarriost, is that they will punish them, system of indian law is healthy or poor, is that indian law is green carpet for tarriost because of dirty politicians.

satish chaphekar, thane-mumbai, india

Just as a person - a Christian - I would like to express my solidarity with the people of Bombay. I live in a "safe' country, but what is ever safe in our hearts? Those people in the Taj - the ordinary staff - were so heroic. Continued Strength to You!Victory to India! i am praying lets be strong!

Len Angel, Motueka , New Zealand

Classic.

A unarmed civilian guide with no armor who was used to open each of the doors? Sounds more like a shield than a guide.

Then the "Commando" was shot in the back by the terrorist while dragging the guide away?

Arm yourselves or the first responders will continue to be paramedics.

Bill, Sacramento, USA

We haven't heard too much from the Muslim community in the US. It's nice to see that some have good sense to call these acts the atrocities that they are.

Ed, New York, USA

sigmonde,
i think the US government should also give the poor guy some interest free loan to pay the fine . after all what does a few $ mean if you can give away billions right

viss, Stamford ,

> Give him a trial and if he is found guilty, fine him and get him some counseling.

Why doesn't US, on the same lines, fine all those in gauntanamo bay and then leave them and counsel them. This is the most silliest comment I have ever read. Terrorists donot deserve any place in this world.

Khan, Mumbai, India

President-elect Obama is not happy with these killings and may even make a public statement stating that he disapproves of the killing of innocent people. But he may not make a statement at this time until he receives his polling results. If the polls warrant a strong statement, Obama will make it

Alfred Hussein Neuman, NYC, USA

Let's hope they don't waterboard the terrorist who survived in an attempt to find out the truth. Give him a trial and if he is found guilty, fine him and get him some counseling. His mother must be all upset by this bad publicity and this should be considered when establishing the fine.

Sigmonde, Warrenville, USA

I was amazed to see this story on a UK website, whereas people in India are completely unaware of this.These terrorists use Kashmir as an excuse for such attacks to gain sympathy from muslims around the world whereas the fact is that Kashmir had a record voter turnout in the state elections of 2008.

Mohit , Bhopal, India

Muslims are also victims of this tragic event, because a small group of fundamentalist give the rest a bad name. The Muslim community should stand up to these terrorist and their organizers and sponsors in Pakistan and elsewhere. Stop killing innocent people which is against Islam.

Carla, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Why doesn't the Indian Muslim community bury the offenders outside the gates of the graveyard and bury them NOT facing east, and bury them face down so they can't go to heaven.

Many Christian cemetaries have the tradition of burying the dead of criminals or suicide victims in unhallowed ground.

Sue, Anaheim, United States

Good..its nice to see that the ordinary Muslim is shocked and have taken this stance.. These terrorists don't have any country, no religion, no name and no honour.

kirk, Rotherham, UK

The President of India must act now to accord approval to capital punishment in the case related to the attack on Parliament lying pending with her to deter the terrorists & restore public confidence.

Mr Sharma, New Delhi, India