Muslim taxi drivers offer free rides home; Gurdwaras offer shelter to victims

Muslims are coming forward to offer help for people affected by the deadly terror attack at London Bridge and Borough Market.

Initial reports indicated those behind the attack that left seven people dead were inspired by militant Islamist groups, with Prime Minister Theresa May saying the killings showed there was too much tolerance towards extremism in the UK. But others took to social media to share their experiences of Muslim taxi drivers and shop owners who supplied them with free rides, food and a place to stay in the wake of the killings. Twitter user Jessi said a Muslim taxi driver took her home and "cried over the attacks". "I have just had a Muslim taxi driver take me home and he has cried on me over the attacks tonight," she said "Terrorism has no religion."

One woman showed her gratitude, writing that it was a Muslim taxi driver that "got [her] out of that hellish situation and to safety."

Twitter user @gxyred had been stranded in the area after major tube lines shut, and said Muslim shopkeepers offered him food and a place to stay.

YouTuber Luke Cutforth insisted that blame for the terror attack, which caused the deaths of seven and injured 48, did not lie with Muslims. He wrote: "Blaming all Muslims for terrorism is just like blaming all males for terrorism! Most terrorists are male, so do you deport all of them?"

Activist and writer Aleesha reminded people of the indiscriminate nature of the attacks: "British Muslims are as terrified as British non-Muslims. This is also our country; I understand the anger but please refrain from hatred. Muslim taxi drivers were also praised for helping victims and concert-goers following the bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.

A spokesperson for the Ramadhan Foundation, a Muslim organisation based in Manchester, echoed the London mayor's sentiments, and said "real Muslims" were fasting during the Holy month of Ramadan, and praying in mosques across the country. "[They were] not killing innocent people, these crimes sicken our community," they added. Gurdwaras in London opened their doors for the victims stranded after the terror attack in the city by offering them shelter and food, according to media reports.

Almost immediately after the attack was reported, Sikhs tweeted that their places of worship were opened for those caught up in the horrific ordeal.

In an incredible show of unity, Sikhs posted maps of nearby Gurdwaras that were open to help those in need in the early hours of the morning, the metro.co.uk reported. "#Sikh Gurdwara in London are open to help & support those affected tonight with shelter & food #LondonBridge #United," GlasgowGurdwara tweeted.

Other Londoners have been using a new feature on Facebook to offer help to those stuck in London Bridge. People have been offering food, shelter, clothing, and even blood donations for anyone caught up in the terror attacks.

Over 25,000 Sikhs are expected to congregate in Trafalgar Square in central London to remember the victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots.