Al-Azhar Al-Sharif Islamic Research Academy (AIRA) condemns Dallas terrorist attacks outside the contest of Cartoon for Prophet Muhammad in the US state of Texas. Correspondents say that it is believed to be the first time that IS has claimed to have carried out an attack in the US.
The IRA statement stresses that acts of violence cannot be justified in the name of religion; this opens a door for chaos and confusion and instills enmity towards Islam and Muslims around the world.
"Definitely, we denounce all types of offenses against Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and Islam; however, we also reject acts of violence, terrorism and irrational reactions because these acts only instill enmity towards Islam and Muslims," The AIRA Secretary-General Said.