PRESS RELEASES

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the shooting targetting an Islamic center in San Diego, California, resulting in the deaths of three people.

The Council affirms its unequivocal rejection of all forms of violence, hatred, extremism, and Islamophobia, as well as attacks on places of worship and peaceful worshippers. Such criminal acts, it stresses, are religiously, morally, and humanely unacceptable, and constitute a flagrant violation of laws, values, and the principles of peaceful coexistence as well as posing a serious threat to the security and stability of societies.

The Muslim Council of Elders calls for strengthened international efforts to combat hate speech, racism, and Islamophobia, and to eradicate the root causes of extremism and incitement in all their forms. It further emphasizes the importance of promoting mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and human fraternity among followers of different religions and cultures. The Council also expresses its solidarity with the victims of this tragic incident and their families.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the targeting of the vicinity of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region of the United Arab Emirates by a drone, noting that no casualties were reported. The Council reaffirms its unequivocal rejection of such criminal attacks targeting vital facilities and threatening the security and stability of nations, as well as the safety of civilians.

The Council emphasizes that such hostile acts constitute a flagrant violation of international law and norms and pose a serious threat to the security of civilian facilities, infrastructure, and the energy sector. These acts may have far-reaching repercussions for regional and international peace and security.

The Muslim Council of Elders renews its solidarity with the United Arab Emirates—its leadership, government, and people—and expresses its support for all measures taken to safeguard its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents. The Council also calls for strengthened regional and international cooperation to address threats targeting national security and civilian infrastructure, and to promote the values of peace and stability while ensuring the protection of all communities and societies.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns, in the strongest terms, the acts of vandalism and attacks targeting the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates and the residence of the Head of Mission in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The Council also denounces the unacceptable abuse directed at the national symbols of the United Arab Emirates, describing these actions as a flagrant violation of international norms and conventions.

The Muslim Council of Elders affirms its categorical rejection of all forms of violence and attacks against diplomatic missions and their personnel, stressing that such practices constitute a clear breach of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantees the inviolability of diplomatic premises and mandates their protection.

The Council calls for ensuring full protection for diplomats and diplomatic missions and for holding those responsible for these attacks fully accountable, in a manner that upholds the rule of law and preserves international relations.

The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, extends its sincere condolences to the State of Qatar and the Republic of Türkiye following the martyrdom of seven people as a result of a helicopter crash in the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, following a technical malfunction while carrying out a routine mission.

The Muslim Council of Elders expresses its solidarity with the State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, and the families and relatives of the martyrs—members of the Qatari Armed Forces and the joint Qatari‑Turkish forces—during this painful tragedy.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, extends its sincere condolences to the State of Kuwait on the martyrdom of Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Imad Al‑Sharrah and Major Fahd Abdulaziz Al‑Majamad, members of the General Directorate of Land Border Security, who were martyred while carrying out their national duty to protect and safeguard the borders of their homeland.

The Council expresses its solidarity with the State of Kuwait—its leadership, government, and people—during this painful loss. It prays that Almighty Allah envelops the two martyrs in His boundless mercy, grants them a place in His spacious heavens, and bestows patience and comfort upon their families and loved ones. The Council also prays that Allah protects the State of Kuwait and perpetuates upon it the blessings of security, safety, and stability.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, strongly condemns the illegal measures undertaken by the Israeli occupation aimed at imposing unlawful sovereignty, expanding settlement activity, and creating a new de facto legal and administrative reality in the occupied West Bank.

The Council affirms its unequivocal rejection of such violations, which seek to accelerate attempts at the unlawful annexation of the West Bank and threaten the forced displacement of the Palestinian people. Such measures constitute a blatant violation of international law and United Nations resolutions. The Council stresses that all unilateral actions intended to alter the legal, historical, or demographic status of Palestinian land—including East Jerusalem—are null, void, and simply illegal.

The Muslim Council of Elders warns that the continuation of expansionist policies and illegal practices in the occupied West Bank represents a dangerous escalation that fuels violence, undermines prospects for peace and stability in the region, and deepens the suffering of the Palestinian people. The Council renews its call to the international community to assume its legal and moral responsibility by seriously working towards a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, by ending over seven decades of ongoing suffering, and ensuring the Palestinian people’s legitimate right to establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar extends its deepest condolences to the United Arab Emirates—its leadership, government, and people—on the martyrdom of two members of the Armed Forces following the crash of a military helicopter due to a technical malfunction whilst carrying out their national duty.

The Council expresses its solidarity with the United Arab Emirates during this painful period, praying that Almighty Allah envelops the two martyrs in His mercy, grants them a place in His vast heavens, and bestows patience and comfort upon their families and loved ones.

Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, expresses its solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco following the floods that swept through several regions as a result of heavy rainfall, leading to a number of deaths and injuries.

The Council extends its deepest condolences to the Kingdom of Morocco—its leadership, government, and people—and to the families of the victims, praying that Almighty Allah grant the injured a swift recovery.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, resulting in the deaths of dozens and injuries to many others.

The Muslim Council of Elders affirms its categorical rejection of such terrorist acts, which contradict the tolerant teachings of the noble Islamic faith and all religions, as well as international conventions and norms that prohibit any infringement on places of worship and call for their protection, preservation, and respect.

The Muslim Council of Elders extends its sincere condolences to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and to the families and loved ones of the victims, praying to Almighty Allah to grant the injured a speedy recovery.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, expresses its solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan following the tragic fire that broke out in a shopping center in the city of Karachi, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.

The Council extends its deepest condolences to the leadership, government, and people of Pakistan, as well as to the families of the victims of this painful incident, praying to Almighty Allah to grant the injured a swift recovery.