Al-azhar statement: Grand mufti criticises Qaddafi corpse saga
The statement by al-Azhar, published by Egypt’s official news agency, did not mention Qaddafi. But it clearly referred to him by saying it was responding to “the many questions” related to the mistreatment of the dead and other violent actions, including acts by “tyrannical regimes”, during Arab uprisings.
“We demand that all sides abide by the Islamic position that forbids using violence against peaceful protests but also forbids inhumane treatment of the injured and desecration of bodies or keeping them without burial,” said The Grand Imam of al-Azhar, Ahmed el-Tayyeb.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 26th, 2011.
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Al Azhar is definitely one of the prominent places of Islamic learning, however there are a few facts which needs mention. Churches in Eygpt require permission even for repairs, Al Azhar is yet to condemn. Christians recently were buthchered by the Eygptian army and many from the Muslim Brotherhood Al Azhar is yet to condemn. is this how prestigious seats of religious learning are to be. plz comment
@Eeman
Just wait. Apologists are coming with their standard response, 'they (libiyan rebels) are not Muslim'.
Barbarism in Islamic nations is almost part of the culture these days. Muslims seem to be numb to bloodshed and suffering.