LAHORE: National narrative and unanimous decree for elimination of terrorism, extremism and suicide blasts is good omen to annihilate the menace of terrorism and extremism from Pakistan. Ulema’s, clerics and religious scholars has always made responsible and positive decisions in the wider interests of the country, said a joint statement of Pakistan Ulema Council.
Expressing hope on the outcome of “Paigham-e-Pakistan”, Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi stated that “Paigham e Pakistan” will prove to be positive outcome and good omen to annihilate the menace of extremism and terrorism from Pakistan.
Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi in a joint statement asserted that the Pakistan Ulema Council in 2000 had issued a unanimous decree against extremism, terrorism and sectarian violence.
Pakistan Ulema Council welcomes the inaugural ceremony in connection of Paigham e Pakistan. He expressed hope that joint endeavors on part of Pakistan Ulema Council, Idara e Tehqeeqat e Islami and International Islamic University IIUI will further strengthen this struggle.
It is responsibility of each and every Muslim of the world to take moderate message of Islam in every corner of the world. It is responsibility of religious scholars to distinguish in concept of Jehad and terrorism.
The joint statement expressed hope that joint venture of Pakistan Ulema Council, Idara e Tehqeeqat e Islami and IIUI will prove good omen in taking moderate message of Islam to the world.
Published in Daily Times, January 17th 2018.