‘Islam Is Categorically Opposed To Radicalism And Terrorism’: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval Quotes Quran
Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor.
(A file photo)
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By
Muslim Mirror
29 November
2022
At the
India Islamic Cultural Center for interfaith peace and social harmony on
Tuesday, Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval stated that Islam is categorically
opposed to radicalism and terrorism because Islam means peace and welfare.
He was
addressing an audience at a programme about the importance of Ulama in
fostering a culture of harmony and interfaith peace in India and Indonesia.
As part of
the programme, Indonesian Minister Muhammad Mahfud MD has also been to Delhi
after receiving an invitation letter from NSA Doval.
“As you all
are aware, both our countries have been victims of terrorism and separatism.
While we have overcome the challenges to a considerable extent, the phenomenon
of cross-border and ISIS-inspired terrorism continues to pose a threat.
Cooperation of the civil society is essential in countering the threat from
ISIS-inspired individual terror cells and returnees from theatres like Syria
and Afghanistan,” Doval said.
“None of
the ends for which extremism, radicalisation and the misuse of religion are
employed are justifiable on any ground. This is a distortion of religion
against which all of us need to raise our voices. Extremism and terrorism is
against the very meaning of Islam because Islam means peace and well-being
(Salamati/Asalaam). Opposition to such forces should not be painted as a
confrontation with any religion. That is a ruse”, he said.
“Instead,
we should focus on the real message of our religions, which stands for the
values of humanism, peace and understanding. Indeed, as the Holy Quran itself
teaches, killing one person is like killing all humanity and saving one is akin
to saving humanity. Islam ordains that the most excellent form of Jihad is
‘Jihad Afzal’ – that is, Jihad against one’s senses or ego- and not against
innocent civilians,” Doval further said.
Indonesian
ulema at the highest levels would also communicate with their Indian
counterparts. Discussion topics include “Role of Ulema in Fostering a Culture
of Interfaith Peace and Social Harmony in India and Indonesia.”
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