Ayatollah Isa Qassim, the leader of Shia Muslims in Bahrain, emphasized the need for the firm support of the nation for these scholars and insisted on a peaceful approach in light of the upcoming sham and illegal trial of the prominent scholars of this country. In a statement, he declared that the collective support of the nation for religious scholars and major religious leaders, in such circumstances, demonstrates mutual loyalty and national solidarity.
The Necessity of Supporting Religious Scholars
Ayatollah Qassim stated that throughout Bahrain's history, religious scholars have always played a key role in the intellectual and spiritual guidance of society, and therefore it is the duty of the nation to support them. He pointed to the trial on November 8 and emphasized that if the ruling authority disregards the path of justice and insists on fabricated charges, the responsibility of safeguarding the dignity and integrity of these scholars will fall on all members of the nation.
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Peaceful Methods in Defending the Rights of Scholars
The leader of Shia Muslims in Bahrain further stated that defending the esteemed position of scholars and pursuing their rights must be pursued solely through legitimate, rational, and completely peaceful methods. He noted that in the current situation, it is essential for the nation to unite and stand alongside religious scholars to amplify their voices to the world.
Ayatollah Qassim, referring to the history of political developments in Bahrain, emphasized that the nation must learn from past experiences and defend their rights and those of religious scholars with greater vigilance. He stressed the importance of raising public awareness about the situation of Bahraini scholars and the effort to garner international support for a fair and transparent trial for Bahraini scholars.
This statement comes at a time when Bahrain is facing numerous internal and international challenges, and human rights organizations have repeatedly warned about the human rights situation in this country. Ayatollah Qassim concluded by calling for solidarity and unity among the people to confront oppression and injustice, emphasizing that only through unity and cooperation can great goals be achieved.
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