Religious scholars in Somalia have stated that anyone who pays money to Al-Shabaab is committing haram.
They mentioned that Islam forbids performing such acts.
The scholars said this in an official communiqué dated Saturday, October 29.
In it, they also called for unity around the country to enable Somalia to be free of the presence of Al-Shabaab terrorists.
They spoke at the end of a conference that brought together scholars and ministers of religious affairs from the regional and federal governments.
The conference ended today.