MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry said that Islamic Ideology Council is promoting inter-religious harmony in the region and bringing existing laws in conformity with Islamic teachings.
An extraordinary meeting of the Islamic Ideology Council of Azad Kashmir was held here under the chairmanship of Chief Justice, Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan. Among other members of the Council, AJK President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry attended the meeting as a special guest.
Addressing the meeting, Barrister Chaudhry said that the Constitution of Azad Kashmir does not allow any law contrary to the Quran and Sunnah. Acknowledging the Islamic Ideology Council’s crucial role, the AJK president said that despite its limitations and challenges, the Council has been fulfilling its constitutional duties in the best possible way by bringing existing laws in conformity with Islamic teachings and promoting Islamic values in society.
“The Council has not only been providing guidance to the government as per the Islamic Sharia but also playing a key role in promoting inter-religious harmony in the state,” he remarked. The credit for elimination of sectarianism in the state, he said, goes to the chairman and members of the Council. He also appreciated the members of the council for their knowledge and deep understanding of religion.
He said that following the 13th amendment in Act 1974, the Council has been given the same constitutional status as the Council of Islamic Ideology of Pakistan. Stressing the need for promoting inter-religious harmony, the president regrettably noted that the menace of mutual discord, lack of unity and consensus and above all sectarianism and its adverse effects have damaged the Muslim cause.
He said that there was a dire need to bring scholars of all sects together to evolve broader consensus and unity. “I hope that the Council of Islamic Ideology will continue to play its pivotal role in this regard,” he said.
Barrister Chaudhry also assured the members of the Council that he would play his due role in resolving all issues with the Islamic body including the provision of space for office and honorarium for the members.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan, who is also chairman of the Council, thanked the president for attending the session. Referring to the Interim Constitution Act 1974, justice Khan said that under the Act, Islam has been declared as the state religion. “As per the Act, no legislation against the Islamic law and teachings can be made or shall be applicable in the state,” he added.
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