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 armed forces of Pakistan.
The country observed ‘Youm-e-Paigham-e-Pakistan’ at the request of the Youm-e-Paigham-e-Pakistan Committee, with Ulema, Mashaikh, Imams, Khateebs, Zakireen and other religious figures using Friday sermons to urge worshipers to uphold the national narrative against terrorism.
From Karachi to Khyber, leading scholars addressed congregations on Friday, asking the public to understand and adhere to the Paigham-e-Pakistan consensus fatwa and the broader national stance rejecting violence and extremism.
They unanimously declared that Islam has no association with terrorism, stating that those who perpetrate violence in the name of religion are rebels against Islam, deviated (Khawarij) and subject to divine punishment.
Citing the Quran and Sunnah, the scholars emphasized that Pakistan is an Islamic state and attacks on its institutions, armed forces, religious scholars and citizens (both Muslims and non-Muslims) are strictly prohibited. Such acts, they said, amount to open defiance of the commands of Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him).
