Suicide attacks on civilians are un-Islam: OIC chief

KABUL.

Prior to the 2nd meeting of the Kabul Process on February 28, Al-Othaimeen said: “There can be no justification for any violent action and killing under the pretext of Holy Quran and Islam…”

In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the OIC head said those who perpetrated suicide attacks against civilians did not represent the faith of Islam.

He also referred to the resolution of the Council of OIC Foreign Ministers, endorsed by the Islamic Summit of heads of state and government.

The resolution called on OIC member states and the international community to support the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process.

Dr. Al-Othaimeen appealed to all Member states and their institutions to spare no efforts in helping the Afghan government at this crucial time, considering its success would raise hopes for lasting peace, stability and economic prosperity of the country.

Al-Othaimeen also highlighted the Council of Foreign Ministers’ resolution urging all OIC states and the international community to support the Afghan government in the fight against terrorism and encourage Muslim scholars to unanimously condemn terrorism, through fatwas.

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