Paigham-e-Pakistan. Photo: Courtesy —
ISLAMABAD:
Religious scholars belonging to all schools of thought on Friday delivered a unified message against extremism, terrorism and sectarian violence, reaffirming their unwavering support for the state, society and the armed forces of Pakistan.
The country observed ‘Youm-e-Paigham-e-Pakistan’ at the call of the Youm-e-Paigham-e-Pakistan Committee, with Ulama, Mashaikh, Imams, Khateebs, Zakireen and other religious figures using Friday sermons to urge devotees to support the national narrative against terrorism.
From Karachi to Khyber, leading academics addressed congregations on Friday, calling on the public to understand and adhere to the consensus fatwa of Paigham-e-Pakistan and the broader national position rejecting violence and extremism.
They unanimously declared that Islam has no connection with terrorism, asserting that those who commit violence in the name of religion are rebels against Islam, deviants (Khawarij) and liable to divine punishment.
Citing the Quran and Sunnah, the scholars stressed that Pakistan is an Islamic state and attacks on its institutions, armed forces, religious scholars and citizens – Muslims and non-Muslims – are strictly prohibited. Such acts, they said, amounted to open disregard of the commandments of Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him).
