IS threat prompts Muslim scholars to hold more anti-terrorism summits

ZAMBOANGA CITY: The threat of Islamic State (IS) militants against ulama or Islamic scholars who attended a recent anti-terrorism summit in Cotabato City has prompted the holding of more of such forums to combat violence and extremism.

Officials said members of the Dawlah Islamiya tried to prevent the ulama and religious leaders from attending the recently concluded summit convened by the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).