Makkah, Oct 14: A P Abubakar Usthad, the general-secretary of the All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama, has hailed Saudi Arabian King Abdullah for his determination to crush terrorism using every means possible.
œNeither Islam nor any other religion supports killing or disrupting peace and stability among nations, said A P Usthad, during a recent press conference in Makkah.
He was speaking with Indian Haj volunteers in Makkah upon the conclusion of Haj rituals.
œThe word'Islam' itself means peace. This is why not a single member of our community supports extremism, he said.
The recent statement made by the scholar condemning notorious Islamic State (IS) atrocities in Iraq and Syria was welcomed humanitarian groups and conveyed by world media.
œIndian Muslims do not need the help of external powers for their safety, he said.
œThe Indian constitution and judiciary gives them security irrespective of the ruling government. I was the first person to speak against Al-Qaeda's plans to enter India and won full support for my calls.
œYouth should use their time and wealth to care for the needy instead of indulging in crime and terrorism, he said.
He also alluded to his organization's initiatives and financial aid to help flood-hit victims in Kashmir.
œA medical team, including doctors, will leave for Kashmir very soon, he added.
The reconstruction of the flood hit-houses, mosques and educational institutions will be undertaken during the subsequent phase.
He also added that Jamia Markaz will celebrate its 37th anniversary on Dec. 18, 19, 20 and 21 at its headquarters in Calicut.
Many dignitaries from India and abroad are slated to attend the conference.
Markaz Director Abdul Hakeem Azhari, Jeddah Islamic Cultural Foundation (ICF) General-Secretary Ahmad Malahiri, Secretary Mujeeb A.R. Nagar and Markaz Jeddah Committee Secretary Bava Koomanna were also present in the press meeting.
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