His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, called upon the brotherly Yemeni people, in all their factions and components, to unite and to elevate the voice of reason, wisdom, and the spirit of fraternity to safeguard Yemen’s unity, stability, and territorial integrity.
In a post published on his official Facebook and X accounts, His Eminence wrote: “Our brothers and sisters in Yemen—this land so dear to every Arab and Muslim—we sincerely urge you to elevate the spirit of fraternity and the voice of reason and wisdom for which the people of Yemen have long been known. Our noble Messenger (peace be upon him) spoke of this when he said: ‘The people of Yemen have come to you and they are more gentle and soft-hearted. Belief is Yemenite and Wisdom is Yemenite.’ Hold fast to this wisdom, preserve the unity of your country, and turn toward peace through dialogue and consultation.”
The Grand Imam also called on Arab nations and the international community to intensify efforts to safeguard the stability of Yemen, warning against the grave risks of fragmentation and extremism. He recalled the Qur’anic verse: “And do not dispute with one another, or you would be discouraged and weakened” (The Qur’an, 8:46).
He concluded his message with a prayer for Yemen and the wider Arab and Muslim worlds, saying: “O Allah, protect the lands of the Arab and Muslim nations, and spare them from discord and strife, both manifest and hidden.”