In a strongly worded statement, the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) denounced the ideologies of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, pointing out that the ACJU condemns ‘in unequivocal terms all forms of violence and extremism’ and disowns any organization or member affiliated with the extremist outfit.

 

“It is an absolutely deviant organization which operates against all the principles and tenets of Islam. Unfortunately, the word ‘Jihad’ has been misinterpreted by the Western media to mean killing or waging unjust wars. Any organization that kills innocent people under the guise of Jihad, is totally outside the pale of Islam,” the statement said.

 

The statement also pointed out that the decision by a Sri Lankan to fight for ISIS was but an individual incident and the Sri Lankan Muslims would not accept this.