Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, the leader of Bahrain's Shia community, stressed the need to revive unity and cohesion among Islamic countries to confront threats that, according to him, target the existence, identity, independence, and dignity of these nations.
Criticism of Dependence on the U.S. and Israel
Sheikh Isa Qassim, in a message published on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, criticized Arab and Islamic countries that, according to him, have become tools for the goals of the U.S. and Israel. He stated that the destruction of unity and submission to the conspiracies of enemies have turned these countries into weak, fragmented, and hostile groups.
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The leader of Bahrain's Shia community also emphasized that several Islamic countries at the governmental level are working with the U.S. and Israel to question the identity, independence, and dignity of the nations in the region. This situation, he said, will ultimately lead to further weakening of Islamic countries.
The Necessity of Forming a United Front
Sheikh Isa Qassim warned about the dangers facing Islamic countries, emphasizing that these dangers are much greater than what is perceived. He stated that continued division and separation could pave the way for further weakness, humiliation, and even the collapse of these countries.
In conclusion, the leader of Bahrain's Shia community presented Islamic unity as a means to confront challenges and achieve liberation, salvation, and dignity. He called for a swift return of Islamic countries to solidarity and joint action, emphasizing that this unity could help strengthen the position of Islamic countries against global challenges.
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