Islam prohibits violence and terrorism: Imam-e-Kaaba in Pak

Islam prohibits violence and terrorism and only enemies of the religion project it as violent, Imam of Islam's holiest shrine Kaaba Sheikh Khalid Al Ghamidi said addressing a Friday prayer congregation here.
Sheikh Ghamidi, who is on a four-day visit to Pakistan, primarily as part of Saudi Arabia's efforts to form public opinion about the country joining Saudi-led coalition forces fighting rebels in Yemen.
Addressing a 70,000-strong gathering, including women and children, at the Grand Jamia Mosque, the country's largest mosque, the Imam advised Muslims to stay clear of any sectarian divisions.
"Islam is a clear and open religion. Allah directs us to forgive each other. Muslims should respect other sects and religions. Islam prohibits religious discrimination and hatred.

"The enemies of Islam present it as a violent and narrow- minded religion. Islam prohibits violence and terrorism. There is no compulsion in Islam, and it does not force anyone to enter the religion. Islam directs us to be patient, and forbids hatred and jealousy of each other," he said.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Army Chief Raheel Sharif visited Saudi Arabia yesterday and assured King Salman of Pakistan's full support to the Kingdom in its fight against the Shia Houthi rebels.
The Punjab government described the purpose of Imam Ghamidi's visit as "promotion of polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan".

Polio teams are often attacked by militant groups, who see vaccination campaigns a cover for espionage. There are also long-running rumours about polio drops causing infertility.