AL-AWAJI CALLS FOR REVIVING THE JIHAD IN DEFENCE OF AL-AQSA

Al-Quds, 27 Dzulhijjah 1436/10 October 2015 (MINA) – A Saudi Islamic preacher has called on Muslims to support Al-Aqsa Mosque’s murabiteen (volunteer guards of Al-Aqsa) as they stand up to the Israeli occupation, and urged Muslims to wage a holy war in defence of Islam’s first qibla (direction of prayer).

In remarks for Quds Press yesterday, Dr Mohsen Al-Awaji said he believes what is happening in Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque entails a revival of the Islamic duty of jihad. He noted that Muslims are now reaping what they sow.

“If we had deserved victory, we would have had it,” he said, added that there is only one answer to the violations taking place daily in Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa, and this answer is in the Holy Quran: “And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him” (Al-Hajj:78). Middle East Monitor (MEMO) quoted by Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA) as reporting.

This Quranic verse “is a comprehensive and accurate expression, describing a huge duty that requires mobilisation and preparation, and Muslims’ first qibla is worth this,” he said.

Al-Awaji called for supporting the murabiteen who are stationed in Al-Aqsa and the leaders of Jerusalem’s uprising.

“Those who are rising up for Jerusalem act on behalf of the nation to protect Muslims’ firt qibla; supporting them and the resistance is a duty for all Muslims,” he added. (T/P002/R07)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)