SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT

Peace in Palestine = Peace in the World

ADVERTISEMENT

SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT

Islamic Scholars Around the World Stand by the Kingdom against Iran’s Actions, Says Minister

muhadjir - Friday, 3 June 2016 - 06:48 WIB

Friday, 3 June 2016 - 06:48 WIB

54 Views ㅤ

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance meets with Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs Lukman Hakim Saifuddin.

Riyadh, 26 Sya’ban 1437/03 June 2016 (MINA) – Emphasizing that the Haj is for the worship of Allah, Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Saleh Al-Alsheikh on Thursday rejected attempts by Iran to politicize the annual pilgrimage.

He said Islamic scholars around the world stand by Saudi Arabia in the face of Iranian propaganda against the Kingdom.

“We have met a number of Muslim scholars and received many cables and calls denouncing Iranian actions and practices,” Al Al-Sheikh said, adding the Kingdom does not ban any one from performing Haj or Umrah, but the pilgrims must perform rituals in a secure and comfortable atmosphere.

The minister made the remarks in a statement following the inauguration of the website of the ministry’s agency for publications and scientific research and other services, Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA) reported, quoting Saudi Gazette.

Also Read: Norwegian Football Association to Donate Israel Match Profits for Humanitarian Aid on Gaza

He said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia rejects outright any attempt by Iran to politicize Haj.

Replying to a question, the minister said the Ministry of Islamic Affairs has contacts with all associations and Islamic centers around the world as well as Muslim scholars in Egypt, Al-Azhar, Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, African countries and in all parts of the Islamic world.

“The Muslim scholars seek to address the Iranian attacks and attempts to politicize the Islamic issues and weaken the Sunnah. The scholars realize the Iranian threat,” he said.  (T/R07/R01/R04)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)

Also Read: Arab-Islamic Leaders Condemn Israeli Attack on Qatar, Call for Strong Regional Response

Recommendation for you

Victims of Israeli Aggression on Gaza (photo: PIC)
Palestine
Palestine
Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza (photo: Anadolu Agency)
Europe
Palestine
International
Palestine
Israeli Forces Aid Seekers in Gaza (photo: Anadolu Agency)
Palestine
International