[Imc] Text of Afghan clerics' edict

[Travas Gunnell]

For anyone who may be interested...

http://www.hindustantimes.com/nonfram/200901/dlfor64.asp

Text of Afghan clerics' edict 
AFP 
Islamabad, Sept 20 

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Following is a translation of the text of an edict
issued by an Afghan grand Shura, or council, of
Islamic clerics in Kabul on Thursday. The text was
translated by the Pakistan-based Afghan Islamic Press
from the original Pashto into Urdu, and from Urdu into
English by AFP. 
"This meeting of Ulema (scholars) expresses its
anguish and sorrow over the attacks in the United
States and hopes that America will not launch any
attack against Afghanistan, and carry out full
investigations. 

"The meeting demands that America and the OIC
(Organisation of Islamic Conference) should probe the
incident freely to bring out the truth so that
innocent people are saved. 

"The present crisis should be defused and steps should
be taken to prevent a repeat of such misunderstandings
in the future. 

"This Shura of Islamic scholars demands from the
Islamic Emirate (Afghanistan's Taliban regime) that
Osama bin Laden should voluntarily leave Afghanistan
for a place of his choice at an appropriate time. 

"The United Nations and the OIC should take notice of
the statement of President Bush describing the
contemplated military action as a crusade. This has
hurt the feelings of Muslims around the world and
created a dangerous situation for the world. 

"If America does not show restraint even after the
above decisions, a jihad will become incumbent in
accordance with the principles of Shariat (Islamic
law) and the entire Muslim community should support
this."


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