Bahrain King calls for end to Al-Aqsa Mosque tensions and worshippers to coexist
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has expressed sadness at the recurrent unfortunate events at Al-Aqsa Mosque, stressing the need for all followers of religions to coexist in the Holy Land in tolerance, harmony and peace.
HM the King emphasised the need to put an end to such acts and allow religious rites to be performed in a safe environment for all, out of respect for the holiness of the Houses of God and reverence for their sanctities.
“There is no solution to this ongoing conflict between the Palestinian and Israeli peoples, except with the establishment of the two states in accordance with the international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative,” he said.
His Majesty was speaking as he received last night at Al Sakhir Palace well-wishers from the Northern Governorate marking the Holy Month of Ramadan. Present were His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, HM the King’s Personal Representative HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa amd Supreme Council for Youth and Sports First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority Chairman and BOC President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
HM King Hamad delivered a speech in which he welcomed the audience and congratulated them on the holy month, wishing them many happy returns.
“Here is Bahrain, despite all the challenges, with the determination of its people and their confident steps towards a brighter tomorrow, and with a beautiful return to the images of life we entrusted with our rapprochement and communication and united endeavour ... to raise the flag of the nation,” he said.
He reiterated thanks and gratitude to all those who exert sincere efforts and assume their national duty, which represents the pillar of safety stability for society, armed with its national constants, authentic values and unity that enhance its performance.
The well-wishers greeted HM the King and congratulated him on the holy month, wishing him good health and happiness and Bahrain and its loyal people further progress and prosperity. They expressed deepest thanks and gratitude to HM the King for the development projects in the Northern Governorate.
The Council of Representatives has condemned the Israeli police raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday, as well as the following acts of violence, injury, and arrest of dozens of worshipers, as a provocation to Muslims, particularly during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The Council stressed the importance of respecting the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Al-Haram Al-Sharif, affirming Bahrain’s solidarity with the role of Jordan in caring for sanctities and endowments in accordance with international law and the historical context.
The Council of Representative called on the international community to assume its responsibilities in calming the situation and expanding serious prospects for a just and comprehensive peace process based on the principle of the two-state solution and the Arab Peace Initiative.
Act of provocation
The Council of Representatives also denounced and strongly condemned the burning of copies of the Holy Quran in the Swedish city of Norrkoping by extremists. It described it as an act of provocation to Muslims, a grave insult to their sanctities, and incitement to hatred and violence.
The Council stressed that these are abhorrent practices that contradict freedom of religions, beliefs and coexistence and is against the principle of humanity. It called for concerted efforts to consolidate the values of tolerance, coexistence and religious freedoms, to combat extremism, fanaticism and exclusion, and to prevent abuse of all religions and beliefs.
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