Hyderabad (PTI): With the Muslim community under attack from Hidutva forces, clerics belonging to the moderate Deoband school of Islam on Sunday resolved to fight terrorism and distanced themselves from all kinds of terror activities.

They also drew a distinction between "jihad" and terrorism saying while the former "is basically a constructive phenomena", terror is "based on destruction alone".

The resolution adopted at the two-day national session of Jamiat-Ulema-I-Hind (JUH) here strongly condemnded efforts being made to link Islam with terrorism and made it clear that Islam did not allow killing of innocent people or disturbing peace in any manner. It said 'jihad' and terrorism were "poles apart". While "jihad basically a constructive phenomenon, terrorism was based on destruction alone. Jihad is permitted only for restoring peace and is a fundamental right of a human being".

The Jamiat said it was against any kind of terrorist activity and is ready to fight the menace with the help of others.

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