Another semi-positive event in Pakistan.  A group of 2,000 scholars and teachers representing 1,000 madrassas in Pakistan met to oppose jihad against Pakistan and the implementation of Sharia by force.

The meeting of scholars adopted a joint declaration containing six resolutions. In one of the resolutions, the scholars and ulema disapproved acts of subversion carried out recently in many parts of the country by some extremists.

They also opposed issuing letters containing threats to video shops, barbers and administrations of schools for girls.

The declaration said that some invisible forces had committed suicide attacks against administration of an Islamic country causing harm to innocent Muslims.

“Such violent acts are not only against the law of the land, these acts of subversion are also against Sharia. This cannot be supported,” the declaration said.

The group supports Sharia, but wishes to implement it through a democratic process.  Still though, it’s always interesting to note when Islamists oppose other Islamists and challenge the basic structure of jihad.  Such open declarations are almost taboo.