"The State of Azerbaijan is an example of tolerance and of respect towards other religions. There are forces seeking to drag us into confrontation with certain states, and this is unacceptable."

According to AZERTAC, Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Board, made these remarks in an interview with Real TV.

The Chairman of the CMB added that what is happening today against our state is mainly the result of foreign influence. "Their aim is by no means Islam or the Muslim faith. It is not right for them to tell us, the Muslims, which path to follow today. Calls to stir up unrest or to stay away from schools are a very great sin."