fatwa issued against riots
Muslim leaders of African and Arab communities have also issued a fatwa, or religious order, against the riots.
"It is strictly forbidden for any Muslim... to take part in any action that strikes blindly at private or public property or that could threaten the lives of others," the fatwa by the Union of Islamic Organisations in France said.
Of course, it could be argued that this is just a ruse to gain Western acceptance, but yes it does seem this situation is racially and poverty-based, and not some kind of Jihad.