Daily Times

LAHORE Imam-e-Kaaba Shaikh Saleh bin Muhammad Ibrahim said that terrorism and extremism have nothing to do with Islam but the Muslim world is bearing the brunt of extremism today.

After leading the Fajr prayers at Mansoora, Imam-e-Kaaba Saleh bin Muhammad addressed the masses and said that the enemies of Islam are trying to expose our sacred places to threats, “Any threat to Kaaba is a threat to the unity of Muslim Ummah,” he continued.

“Muslims across the world look towards Pakistan with a hope,” Shaikh Saleh bin Muhammad Ibrahim added.

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) emir Sirajul Haq said that defending Saudi Arabia is similar to defending the Muslim world. “Pakistan and its people will not hold back from rendering any sacrifice for the protection of Islam’s holy sites,” he said while speaking at the same event.

The Imam-e-Kaaba also urged the Muslims to unite against terrorism and vowed to fortify the Muslim Ummah.

During his address on the final day of the three day centenary celebration of JUI-F, The iamam-e-Kaaba emphasised that Islam is a religion of peace and asked the Muslim community to stand united in these hard times.

“This gathering has sent out a message of peace and unity to all humanity. It has spread the message of the Holy Quran to hold fast to Allah and stay united by avoiding divisiveness,” he said.

“Some people want to spread terror by using their own interpretations” she said while lamenting terrorism.

“We condemn this; terrorism paralyses [entire] societies and economies,” he further stressed.

“Madrassahs all over the world are a source of peace,” he added.

“We are grateful to the Pakistani public and government for their unflinching stance on protection of Harmain Sharefain,” the Imam said while appreciating the role of Pakistan against terrorism.