"Extremism, Terrorism Against The Very Meaning Of Islam": NSA Ajit Doval
NDTV
Advocating a crucial role for Islam in establishing peace, Ajit Doval said none of the ends for which misuse of religion are employed are justifiable
India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said today that "extremism and terrorism are against the very meaning of Islam because Islam means peace and well-being".
The NSA was speaking at a special meeting between Indian and Indonesian Ulemas at the Islamic Cultural Centre here, while inaugurating the first Dialogue on the 'Role of Ulema in fostering a Culture of Interfaith Peace and Social Harmony in India and Indonesia'.
Advocating an important role for Islam in establishing peace, Mr Doval stressed how India and Indonesia have been victims of terrorism and separatism. "The phenomenon of cross-border and ISIS-inspired terrorism continues to pose a threat," Mr Doval said.
He stressed that none of the ends for which extremism, radicalisation and the misuse of religion are employed are justifiable on any ground.
