The Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh said that Islam does not tolerate the shedding of blood or the random killing of either Muslims or non-Muslims. In a lecture given at King Faisal Auditorium on Monday evening, Al Al-Sheikh warned against acts of terrorism, and emphasised the detriment they cause to society.
Al Al-Sheikh stressed the importance of honouring agreements and treaties, and said that Islam does not tolerate any form of betrayal and dishonesty. He said that Islam has nothing do with terrorism, which utterly contradicts the teachings of Islam and rulings of the Islamic Shariah.
He said that terrorism, which is a result of deviant ideas, destabilizes society and threatens the welfare of all citizens. “The Ulema (Muslim scholars) utterly oppose terrorism, and believe in obedience to rulers,” he noted.
Calling for the enlightenment of youth, Al Al-Sheikh stressed the importance of protecting youth from deviant ideas. “The terrorist acts that have been committed in Makkah, Madinah, and Riyadh are completely contrary to the teachings of Islam,” he added.
Source: SPA
