KARACHI
16 renowned clerics of the ‘Deoband’ school of thought on Monday issued a Fatwa [religiou decree] – declaring terror attacks in Pakistan “Haraam” and unlawful.
According to the ‘fatwa’ issued by religious scholars, there is a need for clarification on questions raised in light of controversial statements made by anti-state groups.
“According to Shariah, rebelling against and an Islamic state is a rebellion against Islam,” the fatwa issued by scholars read as.
First, the Ulema answered the question of who can declare “jihad” and under what circumstances. They said that the leader of an Islamic state is responsible for defending the region and thus, has the power to declare jihad under the permitted circumstances.
Second, the scholars declared that those who are killed while protecting the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, such as, the police and army personnel, are without a doubt considered martyrs or Shaheed.
