Terrorism militates against economy: Imam-i-Ka'aba

Imam-i-Ka'aba Sheikh Saleh Bin Muhammad Ibrahim Sunday said Islam is a religion of peace and love. Speaking at the concluding session of centennial celebrations of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) here at Azakhel, he said there was no place for terrorism, militancy and sectarianism in Islam as Muslims believe in oneness of Allah Almighty.
The Imam-i-Ka'aba urged people to strictly follow the teachings of Quran and the Sunnah (life and sayings) of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) for achieving glory and success here and the life hereafter.
Islam, he said, has nothing to do with violence, terrorism and sectarianism, as it embodies the teachings of Quran and the Prophet's Sunnah.
He said terrorism leads to economic imbalance, unemployment, inequality, chaos and anarchy in society, and impedes growth of progress and development.
The Imam-i-Ka'aba strongly condemned all those elements that link Islam to terrorism and wrongly interpret its teachings for accomplishment of their ulterior motives. He said teachings being given at Madaris (religious seminaries) had great importance for complete eradication of terrorism and called for active role of Ulema (religious scholars) in creating awareness among the masses against the menace. The Ulema should deliver special sermons about peace and harmony as enshrined in Islamic teachings, he added.
The Imam-i-Ka'aba urged the Muslims to shun sectarianism and forge unity. He said the Ulema of both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia stood united for the guidance of people. All the Muslims, he said, today stood united for the protection of holy places, including Haramain Sharifain. He said the Muslim Ummah has a lot of expectations from Pakistan, which is a very important Muslim country. The unequivocal stance of Pakistan regarding the protection of holy places was highly appreciable, he added.
He said Muslims were facing many challenges, which could only be addressed through unity.
He said he was impressed by the discipline exhibited by the people and arrangements made for the historic JUI-F congregation, which gave a message of peace and solidity to the world.
Later, the Imam-i-Ka'aba led Zuhar prayer and offered prayers for the progress and prosperity of Muslim Ummah, Pakistan and liberation of occupied Muslim territories.
Meanwhile, Chief of Jamait-e-Ulema Islam (F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Sunday here that peace and stability in world could only be established by strictly adhering to Islamic ideology. Addressing a public gathering at the concluding ceremony of the JUI-F sponsored three-day celebrations here at Azakhel, he said that Islam is the religion of peace and love and peace could only be established in world by strictly following the teachings of Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in a true spirit. "My party advocates national unity, sect-free politics based on non-violence policy and will not allow anyone to sabotage atmosphere of inter-faith harmony in Pakistan," he remarked.
He said peace in Afghanistan could only be established through political means and negotiations with all the stakeholders on board. Fazal said JUI-F desired peaceful settlement of all issues with neigbours countries including India . He said every Pakistani had immeasurable love for Haramain Sharifain and would give every sacrifice for its protection.
Fazl said China is our time -tested friend and we supported CPEC as it would change destiny of people in region. "Any decision about future of FATA should be made in line with wishes and aspirations of tribal people," he added.