Mufti of Oman: Emulate Yemen Before It’s Too Late… An Urgent Arab Call to Support Gaza
In a decisive and moving stance, the Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, Sheikh Ahmad bin Hamad Al-Khalili, today, Sunday, called upon the Arab and Islamic nations to take immediate action in support of their brothers in the Gaza Strip, who are facing an act of genocide at the hands of the Zionist enemy’s army.
Gaza Under Siege… A Tragedy Unfolding Every Moment
Sheikh Al-Khalili wrote on “X” (formerly Twitter): “We watch with deep anguish the tragedy of Gaza, where the unjust, deadly blockade has led to the starvation of countless innocent people.” He added: “It is painful that this catastrophe is documented day after day in the media, yet it finds no receptive ear among those who claim to uphold human rights.”
He warned that conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate without any real response from the concerned states.
Supporting Gaza Is a Sacred Right… A Call to Muslims and Arabs
Regarding the duty of the Ummah, Sheikh Al-Khalili affirmed that no sincere Muslim or genuine Arab can accept what is happening in Gaza. He stated: “In the face of this blatant injustice, Arab and Islamic countries must stand firmly against this crime, for the right to defend human beings against oppression is a sacred right for all humanity.” He recalled the words of God: “The believers are but brothers” (Qur’an 49:10), and the Prophet’s saying: “A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim; he does not wrong him, nor forsake him, nor despise him.”
A Special Appeal to Egypt and Jordan… Open the Crossings and Provide Relief
Sheikh Al-Khalili directed a special appeal to the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, saying: “We particularly urge our brothers in Egypt and Jordan—leaders and peoples alike—to work swiftly to open humanitarian crossings and deliver aid to those affected in Gaza and Palestine.” He also called on the scholars at Al-Azhar and in Jordan to shoulder their responsibilities in this matter, deeming it a necessary step to bolster unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.
Emulate Yemen… A Steadfast Stand Against Imperialist Powers
In a prior statement, Sheikh Al-Khalili stressed the need for Arab regimes to emulate Yemen’s steadfast position against imperialist forces, saying: “Emulate Yemen before it’s too late.” He pointed out that “Yemen has exposed to the world the fragility of America and its allies, shattering their prestige,” a courageous stance that reflects the Ummah’s resolve to resist domination and injustice.
He affirmed that “the winds of liberation blowing from Gaza and Sanaa will sweep away all the tyrants of normalization and compromise, writing the end of a betrayal that has lasted for decades.”
A Final Message: Our Responsibility Before God
Concluding his post, the Grand Mufti of Oman declared: “We call upon all those with a human conscience in the world to hasten to support Gaza, for we are all accountable before God. O Allah, bear witness, and sufficient for us is God, and He is the best Disposer of affairs.”
The Mufti of Oman’s message continues to urge the Islamic and Arab Ummah to decisive and urgent action, at a time when the people of Gaza endure the harshest humanitarian conditions. With events escalating dramatically, standing with the oppressed remains an imperative that cannot be postponed.