The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack that targeted a mosque during Friday prayers in the city of Homs in the Syrian Arab Republic, resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives and injuries among worshippers.
The Council affirms that attacking places of worship, terrorizing worshippers, and shedding innocent blood constitute abhorrent crimes that flagrantly contradict the teachings of Islam, all divine religions, and universal moral and human values. Such acts represent a blatant violation of the fundamental human right to life, security, and freedom of worship.
The Muslim Council of Elders reiterates its absolute rejection of all forms of violence, terrorism, and extremism, stressing that these criminal acts will never succeed in undermining the unity of nations, destabilizing societies, or distorting the image of religions that came to establish mercy, coexistence, and peace.
The Council extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the Syrian people, praying to Almighty Allah to grant mercy to the deceased, a speedy recovery to the injured, and protection for Syria and its people from all harm and evil.