Al-Azhar harshly condemns attempted attack on Mecca, saying its security impacts 2 billion Muslims
Al-Azhar Al-Sharif condemned the attempted attack on Mecca, emphasizing that targeting the Holy City is an abhorrent crime. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Al-Azhar stated that it “condemns and denounces in the strongest terms the targeted attack attempt on Mecca, the Qibla of Muslims and the haven of their hearts,” stressing that “exposing the … The post Al-Azhar harshly condemns attempted…
Al-Azhar Al-Sharif has strongly condemned an attempted attack on the holy city of Mecca, emphasizing the gravity of the crime and its implications for 2 billion Muslims worldwide. The statement issued by Al-Azhar emphasizes that targeting the Qibla of Muslims and the sanctuary revered by Muslims is an abhorrent and sinful act, which threatens the faith of the entire Islamic world.
The religious institution warns against the expansion of conflict to reach Islamic holy sites, asserting that the sanctity of Mecca is an unshakeable tenet of the Islamic faith, and must not be compromised or threatened in any way. Al-Azhar affirms that the security of the Two Holy Mosques is a matter of faith, not politics or regional interests, and calls on Muslims and non-Muslims alike to respect the sanctity of the Holy City and the safety of those who visit it.
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