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The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily
10/01/2009
Ensure victory
P.K. Abdul Ghafour | Arab News
JEDDAH: , imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, yesterday urged the world's
Muslim leaders to do whatever they can for the victory of their brethren in
Gaza against the Israeli forces.
"It is the responsibility of Muslim leaders, rulers, scholars and
intellectuals...to do whatever is possible for the victory of their brethren in
Gaza by extending all possible assistance," the imam said in his Friday sermon.
Addressing nearly a million worshippers at the large prayer complex in Makkah,
Al-Shuraim urged Muslims to act in unison. "Nobody can defeat and destroy
Islam. Islam has victoriously overcome all major crises in the past."
He advised Muslims not to be disappointed seeing the atrocities of enemies
committed against them. "Action is the key to success," he told the faithful,
adding that their return to the Qur'an and Sunnah was a prerequisite for
success. Muslims suffered defeats and failures in the past as a result of their
negligence in carrying out their duties. "Mistakes have also taken place in
their commitment to their religion, in strengthening their power and in
supporting one another," he pointed out.
Citing examples from history, the imam said Muslims could still achieve victory
if they have strong faith in the Almighty God and stand united, setting aside
their differences. "The strength of the enemy alone cannot be considered as the
real criteria for its victory. In the Battle of Badr Muslims, who were less in
number with few and shabby weapons, emerged victorious," he said.
Al-Shuraim denounced the brutal crimes being committed by the Israeli forces
against unarmed civilian population in Gaza. He said it is similar to the
cruelties committed by the Crusaders when they invaded Palestine. "The
international charters, agreements and institutions have failed to protect
Muslims and their rights."
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