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ICRO Chief Lauds Al-Azhar’s Stance in Supporting Gaza

14:37 - August 02, 2025
News ID: 3494095
IQNA – The head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization praised the decisive, courageous, and enlightened positions of the head of Egypt’s Al-Azhar University in defending the Palestinian people, especially the people of Gaza.

Hojat-ol-Islam Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour, the head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization

 

In a message, Hojat-ol-Islam Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour said the stances of Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb in defense of Gaza and Palestine are rooted in the teachings of the Holy Quran and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Following is the full text of the message:

In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

“And of men and beasts and cattle are various species of it likewise; those of His servants only who are possessed of knowledge fear Allah; surely Allah is Mighty, Forgiving.” (Verse 28 of Surah Fatir)

Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb (May God Protect and Preserve Him)

Honorable Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif

Assalamu Alaykum,

Your wise, courageous, and responsible positions in defending human dignity and rights, as well as your faithful support for the Muslim, mujahid, and resilient people of Palestine, reflect your profound understanding of the weighty responsibility of religious scholars and Al-Azhar University’s pivotal role in strengthening Islamic unity. These timely and resolute stances stem from a deep awareness of the necessity to recognize the enemy and form a united front against the Zionist oppressors.

Your judicious positions are rooted in Quranic principles and the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the mercy to all worlds—teachings that instruct Muslims in recognizing the enemy, as stated in the Holy Quran:

“Believers, do not take My enemy and your enemy for your guides, offering them love when they have disbelieved the truth that has come to you, who expel the Messenger and yourselves because you believe in Allah, your Lord...” (Verse 1 of Surah Al-Mumtahina)

The enemies of spirituality, Islam, and the Quran have mobilized all their efforts to extinguish the light of truth, sparing no atrocity—genocide, oppression, or aggression—in pursuit of their sinister and dangerous goals. In such times, faith in divine promises, Muslim unity, and vigilant awareness are of utmost historical and strategic importance.

Thus, committed and insightful scholars like yourself, through clear and eloquent articulation of Quranic teachings, will further unify the Muslim Ummah. The inspiring verses of the Quran guide this sacred path, promising victory for the oppressed over falsehood. The blessed verse, “Permission to take up arms is hereby granted to those who are attacked; they have suffered injustice. God has all the power to give victory,”(Verse 39 of Surah Al-Hajj), embodies the divine pledge of truth’s triumph over falsehood and the destruction of the sworn enemies of Islam and humanity.

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While expressing gratitude for your faithful stances in upholding truth through Quranic teachings, I emphatically warn the bloodthirsty, genocidal Zionist regime and its vile supporters that not only Egypt’s 110 million brothers and sisters but every member of the proud and united Muslim Ummah across the Islamic world will consider any threat or disrespect toward Your Eminence or the esteemed Al-Azhar University as a declaration of hostility against the entire Muslim community.

I pray to the Almighty for your well-being and success, and for the victory of the unified Islamic Ummah.

“Lord, pour upon us patience. Make us firm of foot and give us victory against the nation of unbelievers.” (Verse 250 of Surah Al-Baqarah)

Sincerely,

Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour

Head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization

 

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