Top Pakistani religious scholars issue decree against extremism, terrorism

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Senior Pakistani religious scholars from different schools of thought on Tuesday issued a unanimous religious decree rejecting extremist ideology and extremism in all its form or manifestations.

The "Fatwa," or decree in English, signed by eminent religious scholars and heads of major religious schools across Pakistan, was issued at a gathering at the President House in Islamabad in the presence of President Mamnoon Hussain, diplomats, teachers, ministers and lawmakers.

"We unanimously reject extremist ideology and extremism in all its form or manifestations. Wherever exists, this is an evil ideology, therefore, shall be dealt with as a religious obligation through all means available i.e. ideological, kinetic and non-kinetic," the decree said.

The decree strongly supported the military operations initiatives against terrorists to strengthen the security and stability in Pakistan.

The scholars, representing all schools of thought, unanimously declared that suicide attacks are forbidden in the light of Quran and the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. Enditem