NOWSHERA: Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Saleh Bin Muhammad Bin Ibrahim Friday urged people to get united under the banner of Islam and follow teachings of the Holy Quran and Sunnah to remain integrated and avoid sectarian issues.
Delivering Friday sermons to a mammoth gathering of people and workers of JUI-F on the occasion of three-day Jamait Ulema Islam Centennial Celebrations at Azakhel, he declared that Islam is religion of peace and fraternity and strictly prohibits violence in the society. In this reference, he also recited Quran’s verse which means: “Strictly hold the rope of Allah Almighty and not involve in differences. Those Muslims who are most pious and devoted to Islam are most nearer to Allah Almighty.” The Imam Kaaba said there was no place for chaos and violence in Islam. “Our religion gives the message of peace, love, brotherhood and harmony,” he said.
The Imam-e-Kaaba said that success in this world and life Hereafter lies in strict obedience of teachings of Quran and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in true spirit. The elements that instigated violence and disharmony in the name of Islam are in fact those who created anarchy and chaos among people for their ulterior motives, he said, and added these elements were responsible for spreading hatred among people in the shape of sectarianism, disharmony and intolerance.
He made it clear that Islam had nothing to do with violence and extremism. “Islam is what Quran and Prophet Mohammad (SAW) Sunnah stand for … it is not what extremist elements claim.” The Imam-e-Kaaba also stressed upon ulema and religious scholars to play their role in forging unity among Muslims by delivering true message of love, peace and harmony. He said ulema are the real custodians of Islam and they can play very effective role in promotion of tolerance, brotherhood and mutual co-existence among people. “Islam lays great onus on religious scholars to portray real teachings of Islam and to guide people for spending a meaningful life based on teachings of Quran and Sunnah,” he said.
