Unity of Muslim world is now more important than ever
FAISALABAD: President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has sparked the ire of the global Muslim community. Many leaders from the Islamic nations have issued statements expressing their disregard for the US administration along with the possibility of serious repercussions of the decision. While the sentiments of the Muslim Ummah towards the Holy site of Masjid-e-Aqsa are undeniably purest, what would be done by these Muslim nations to counter the move is yet to be seen.
In Pakistan, the National Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution condemning the US move, but is that enough? Suffice it to say, that resolutions and protests unless made at the international level, with all the Muslim states supporting it unconditionally, is unlikely to render any good to the cause.
The unity of the Muslim world is now more important than ever. Keeping their differences aside, they need to stand united and do whatever it takes for the reversal of the US move of recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, be it raising voice at international forums or severing diplomatic or trade ties with the Trump administration.
Usman Abdullah
Published in The Express Tribune, December 10th, 2017.
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