Fight against terror is not a fight against Islam: PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Jordan King Abdullah II on Thursday agreed that the fight against terrorism is not a fight against Islam or any other religion, but against those who misguide the innocent youth.

The two leaders also agreed that both India and Jordan shared a responsibility to bring peace in the world.

''The fight against terrorism and radicalisation not against any religion, it is against the mindset that misguides youth,'' PM Modi said.

During his speech, the PM stated that the youths should associate themselves with humanitarian aspects of Islam and also be able to use modern science.

''All faiths promote human values. Therefore, our youth should associate themselves with the humanitarian aspects of Islam and should also able to use modern technology," the PM said.

Every religion promotes human values, the Prime Minister said in his address at a conference on 'Islamic Heritage: Promoting Understanding & Moderation', where Jordan's King Abdullah II was also present.

India, the Prime Minister added, had been a "cradle of all major religions in the



world".

Hailing Indian democracy as a celebration of age-old plurality, the PM said, ''India is the cradle of all major religions in the world.''

Speaking on his turn, Jordan King said, ''Too much of what is heard in news and what is seen about religion today is all about what separates people. Around the world, suspicions are inflamed by what different groups don't know about others. Such ideologies of hate distort the word of God to stir conflict.''

Endorsing PM Modi, King Abdullah said, ''Fight against terror is not fight between religions.''

''Islam is not about radicalisation, faith inspires both our countries,'' King Abdullah said adding, ''Humanity unites all religions.''

King Abdullah II of Jordan was earlier accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in the national capital. 

He was received by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival.

"I am on my second official visit to India and I am truly honoured to be here," King Abdullah said here.

He also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in Delhi.