In what might possibly be seen as a hopeful sign of incipient Islamic moderation, Tahir ul-Qadri a Pakistani born Sufi scholar today announced in London, a 600 page fatwa [religious finding] that terrorism in any form is inconsistent with the Muslim religion. Specifically ul-Qadri condemned the practice of suicide bombing, saying its practitioners "are going to hell."
In his decree Dr Qadri described al Qaeda as an “old evil with a new name” that has not been sufficiently challenged. He said Islam forbids the massacre of innocent citizens and suicide bombings. Quoting extensively from the holy Quran and the hadis of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be upon Him) Dr Qadri hit hard on the terrorists, describing them as misguided and brain washed people who had no idea about real Islam. He said the 600-page fatwa bans suicide bombing “without any excuses, pretexts, or exceptions”.
The leader of a global Muslim movement has issued a fatwa, or religious edict, that he calls an absolute condemnation of terrorism. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, a former Pakistani lawmaker, says the 600-page fatwa bans suicide bombing "without any excuses, any pretexts, or exceptions."
The fatwa is a point by point theological rebuttal to fanaticism of al-Qaida and its offshoots. "The reality is that whatever these terrorists are doing isn't martyrdom. All these activities are taking them to hellfire,'' Qadri said in a statement on Tuesday.
Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri says the 600-page fatwa bans suicide bombing "without any excuses, any pretexts, or exceptions." He is the founder of Minhaj-ul-Qur’an, a worldwide movement that promotes a non-political, tolerant Islam.
A Muslim scholar has issued a fatwa, or religious ruling, that says suicide bombers are destined for hell. Muhammad Tahir ul-Qadri condemned terrorism and criticized Islamic extremists who cite their religion to justify violence.
The 600-page ruling was issued by Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri, founder of the global Minhaj-ul-Quran movement. Announced at a conference in London, the fatwa decrees: “Suicide bombings and attacks against civilian targets are not only condemned by Islam, but render the perpetrators totally out of the fold of Islam – in other words, to be unbelievers.”
PROMINENT Islamic scholar will use a speech in London to issue a 600-page religious edict denouncing terrorists and suicide bombers as "unbelievers." Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri is a leading figure who has promoted peace and interfaith dialogue for 30 years, Sky News reports.
THE leader of a worldwide Muslim movement with thousands of UK followers yesterday issued a fatwa – or Islamic religious ruling – condemning terrorism and warning suicide bombers they are "destined for hell".
A highly influential Sufi Muslim scholar on Tuesday issued a historic Fatwa (religious edict) against acts of violence perpetrated in the name of Islam, calling perpetrators of violence and their mentors as destined for hellfire.
Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, el líder de Minhaj-ul-Quran, una important organització musulmana del Regne Unit, va dictar ahir una fàtua que declara "totalment no islàmics" els atemptats suïcides i els actes de terrorisme. L'edicte religiós d'aquest grup sufí de Londres que assessora el govern britànic sobre la manera de lluitar contra la radicalització dels joves musulmans diu que els qui cometin atemptats suïcides aniran a l'infern, contra el que proclamen els extremistes, que asseguren que els jihadistes kamikazes van al paradís després de morir.
For years, Muslim extremist groups like al-Qaeda justify sucide bombings cum mass murders from their own self-serving interpretation of the Quran. Every male suicide bomber is sure that he is going to paradise and be rewarded there with a bevy of 70 virgins. Now an internationally respected religious scholar has issued a 600-page fatwa that countered this view. The fatwa describes suicide bombers as heroes of hellfire, and instead of going to paradise after death, these suicide bombers are said to be leading towards hellfire.
Pakistan-born Dr Tahir ul-Qadri said there were no "ifs or buts" about terrorism, in a news conference attended by officers from London's Metropolitan Police, MPs, charitable organisations and think-tanks. He said he wanted to convey the message that acts of terrorism cut people off as true followers of Islam. "They can't claim that their suicide bombings are martyrdom operations and that they become the heroes of the Muslim Umma (the wider Muslim community)," he said.
THE leader of a worldwide Muslim movement with thousands of UK followers yesterday issued a fatwa – or Islamic religious ruling – condemning terrorism and warning suicide bombers they are "destined for hell". Pakistan-born Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said there were no "ifs or buts" about terrorism and no justification for it in Islam. In a news conference attended by MPs, representatives from the Metropolitan Police, charitable organisations and thinkADVERTISEMENT
The leader of a worldwide Muslim movement today issued a fatwa condemning terrorists and suicide bombers as the enemies of Islam. Pakistan-born Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said there were no 'ifs or buts' about terrorism and such acts had no justification in the name of Islam.
A leading Muslim scholar in Britain issued a fatwa on Tuesday condemning terrorists and suicide bombers, saying they had no justification in the name of Islam. Pakistan-born Dr Tahir ul-Qadri said there were no "ifs or buts" about terrorism, in a news conference attended by officers from London's Metropolitan Police, MPs, charitable organisations and think-tanks.
'Terrorisme vindt geen rechtvaardiging in de islam.' Dat zei invloedrijk geleerde en tv-persoonlijkheid dr. Tahir ul Qadri op 1 maart in Londen. Ul Qadri is de oprichter en leider van Minhaj ul Internationale Qur'an, een wereldwijde organisatie met als doel de totstandbrenging van eenheid en begrip tussen gemeenschappen, en onderwijs in de klassieke Islamitische wetenschappen voor de bevordering van vrede.
Appearing in London, Tahir ul-Qadri told a group of Muslims, clergy, political leaders and police officers his 600-page fatwa rejects violence and called al-Qaida an "old evil with a new name," the BBC reported.
Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, a former Pakistani diplomat who is the founder of formidable Minhaj-ul-Quran movement, unreservedly condemned terrorist attacks and suicide bombers and urged the Muslim world to take a firm stand against those who bring Islam to disrepute.
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