Islam Has No Place For Extremism: Muslim World League Chief

India: Islam has no place for extremism and believes in protecting humanity, Muslim World League secretary general Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa said on Friday as he delivered the ‘Khutbah’ or sermon at the Jama Masjid at New Delhi.

A ‘Khutbah is traditionally delivered on Fridays ahead of the Jumma prayers.

Al-Issa also said people who pursue the path of violence shall be defeated.

He added that Islam gives great importance to good moral character and Muslims must be kind to everyone.

“Islam does not like double-speak and Muslims need to be truthful,” the Muslim World League secretary general said in his sermon delivered in Arabic.

He said Islam has no place for extremism and teaches respect for entire humanity.

Islam believes in protecting humanity, he said and added that Islamic message respects geography, context and diversity.