Muslims of Kashmir ought to decide this matter for themselves.  They should do so through unity and mutual consultation among themselves. They have the right to free themselves from oppression.

 

However, they ought to do so by using all the peaceful means possible. Resorting to violence breeds more violence.

 

Jihad in Islam must never be identified exclusively with the military confrontation. Rather above all, it is a struggle for freedom and justice. War is only the last resort.

 

Today weapons of war are weapons of mass destruction which cannot be sanctioned in Islam or any religion which does not condone wholesale destruction and bloodshed. How can anyone with conscience justify the use of weapons of mass destruction that do not discriminate and end up destroying every breathing life and causes the destruction of the environment?

 

Therefore, I do not support those who want to bring about change by resorting to violence as violence will only unleash endless violence.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.