The Islamic State and Al Qaeda have no links or concerns with Islam as it is a religion of peace, Sheikh Saleh Bin Abdullah Bin Humaid, the chief priest of Mecca, has said.
In an interview with a private news channel, the prayer leader of Mecca's Grand Mosque said sectarianism was a curse which can be diminished by resolving mutual differences and following the "Kalma-e-Haq", the media reported on Monday.
The Imam said that only the state was responsible for declaring jihad, not an organisation or a group of people, Radio Pakistan reported.
He said that according to the holy Quran, killing one person without any reason would be considered killing the entire humanity.
The Imam also said that Muslim countries were facing difficulties due to mutual differences and intolerance.
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