March 2, 2010 8:31 PM

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Muslim scholar issues "fatwa" against killing of innocents and terrorism

An influential Muslim scholar Dr Tahir ul-Qadri has issued a global ruling or 'Fatwa' against terrorism and suicide bombing. The 600-page judgement, known as a fatwa which was issued in London Dr Qadri says that Islam forbids the massacre of innocent citizens and suicide bombings. <br/><br/>It completely dismantles al-Qaeda's violent ideology. The scholar describes al-Qaeda as an old evil with a new name that has not been sufficiently challenged. The scholar's movement is growing in the UK and has attracted the interest of policymakers and security chiefs. <br/><br/>In his religious ruling, Although many scholars have made similar rulings in the past, Dr Qadri's massive document goes much further. He said that it set out a point-by-point theological rebuttal of every argument used by al-Qaeda inspired recruiters.<br/>

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