"We abhor terrorism being linked to Islam... The terrorists falsely justify violence being perpetrated by them across several countries in the name of religion, which does not preach violence in any form or against any one," Sheikh Saleh Mohammed Ibrahim Al Talib told reporters here.
Charging terrorists, who justified their actions by invoking religion, with bringing bad name to Islam, he said that such elements have no religion.
"If they (terrorists) claim that their violent actions are prescribed by their religion, then they should not have attacked and maimed their fellow brethren," Talib said.
Islam represents peace, amity and has respect for other religions, he said.
Saudi Arabia abhors terror activities and provides vital inputs and leads to other countries about terror activities. In many cases, attacks have been nipped in the bud due to crucial information shared by Riyadh with other countries, he said.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
