Scholars call for unity to shed sedition

Manama : Bahraini religious figures called on Muslims to overcome sedition and conflicts and be united in line with the tolerant precepts of the Islamic religion.

Wishing greetings to the leadership, Bahraini people and Arab and Islamic nations on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, Islamic Affairs Undersecretary Fareed bin Yaqoob Al-Meftah said that Eid reflects the goals embedded in Islam, including joy, happiness, compassion, solidarity and cooperation. He added that Islam does not call for hatred, and is a universal religion that urges unity among human beings.

He stressed that Islam is against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and denounces extremist ideology.

Al-Meftah stressed that peoples’ rallying behind their leaderships would immune nations against external plots and conspiracies aimed at dividing citizens of the same country and undermining cohesive societies.

Another scholar Sheikh Salah Al-Jowdar pointed out the security enjoyed by Muslims during Eid Al Adha days, adding that Bahrainis should cement their unity, enhance solidarity among them and visit each other.

He said: “It is a cohesive society. It leaves no room for its enemies to subvert its security and stability. It also leaves no room for extremists to promote their ideology.”

Meanwhile, Shaikh Yussef Habib said that Eid Al Adha should be an opportunity to worship Allah the Almighty, and make one’s family and community happy.

Shaikh Isa bin Saleh affirmed that the Islamic Religion was meant to unify people and strengthen love and solidarity among them.

He called on Muslims to join ranks and unify their stances in order to be stronger, in line with the teachings of Islam.

He stressed that that Muslims should be united, support each other and adhere to their religion so as to thwart the repeated attempts of their enemies.