American Islamic Scholars Issue Fatwa Against Terrorism

WASHINGTON (Republic Newswire) --A council of Islamic scholars in the US issued a religious ruling, called a fatwa, against terrorism.

The scholars, who interpret Islamic law for the Fiqh Council of North America, released the ruling during a press conference in Washington stating that Islam condemns terrorism, religious radicalism, and violence.

The council's chairman Muzammil Siddiqi read the fatwa saying that "suicide bombings or any other method of attack is forbidden, and those who commit these barbaric acts are criminals, not martyrs."

The Council on American-Islamic Relations believes the fatwa will stop terrorists from misinterpreting the Koran as a means to justify terrorism. Issuing a fatwa is the strongest statement the Islamic community can make.

This fatwa follows a similar ruling from the Muslim Council of Britain, prompted by the July 7 attacks in London.



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