Ulema role urged in unity

LAHORE
Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Chairman Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sunday said Ulema would have to play their role in ending divisions in Muslims on the basis of sects. Addressing a concluding session of a two-day training of Ulema and students organised by Ilm-o-Aman Foundation, Tahir Ashrafi said extremism created violence in societies, therefore, Ulema would have to guide the people about tolerance and religious harmony to make a moderate society. He added that Ulema should come forward to play their vital role in promoting Islamic teachings which give a message of peace, love and brotherhood. The PUC is trying its level best to resolve issues between different schools of thought and sects in a better way, Ashrafi added. He stressed the need to make an organised struggle to end terrorism and extremism.