Makhachkala, October 19, 2015. The Republican Council of Ulamas made a statement to support the Russia's actions in Syria in the fight against terrorism. The Muslim scientists noted that Russia's actions are aimed, first and foremost, to restore peace in Syria, and called on other countries to fight against the terrorists, "the Islamic state" that distort the ideas of Islam.

"Today we all must give a correct assessment of the events taking place in Syria, to explain the harmfulness of the ideas of the so-called" Islamic State" to the people and to warn the young people from joining the group" – the official statement of the Council of Ulamas of the North Caucasus Federal District runs.