The Global Imams Council (GIG) has vowed to publicly condemn and ban from the venue any member found protesting or marching in support of Palestinian militant group Hamas amid its ongoing conflict with Israel.

This is contained in a press statement jointly signed by 209 members from 38 nations dated October 9, 2023, condemning the attacks by Hamas on Jewish, Christian and Muslim civilians in Israel.

The statement further revealed that a Fatwa had earlier been issued against Hamas by the Islamic Fatwa Council on March 9, 2023, charging Hamas with corruption and crimes against humanity; forbidding Muslims from supporting, donating to, joining or praying for the terrorist organisation.

The statement reads: “The Global Imams Council (GIG), headquartered in the Islamic Seminary of Najaf, Iraq, consisting of over 1,470 Muslim Imams and Scholars from all Islamic denominations and sects, condemns in the strongest possible terms the barbaric and terrorist acts committed by Hamas against Jewish, Christian and Muslim civilians in the Jewish State.

It said, “The GIC has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Islamism in any of its variations. Any individual, visitor, or worshipper found supporting Hamas in Mosques, Islamic Centers or institutions operating under the framework of The Global Imams Council will be publicly condemned, banned from the venue, and removed in coordination with the local law authorities.

“Likewise, any member of any GIC congregation found participating in protests/processions/marches supportive of Hamas or its allies - in any way, shape, or form - will be publicly condemned and banned from entering any GIC venue.”

GIC said it “is continuously in contact with Grand Ayatollahs and Grand Muftis across the Middle East, providing them with credible information regarding Hamas' terrorism”.

“This ensures that jurists do not issue Fatwas and directives based on false or inaccurate information propagated by networks sympathetic to Hamas,” it said.

It further said, “We express our condolences to the families of the victims and urge the international community, represented by world and faith leaders, to stand with the Jewish people in their struggle against ISIS-like Islamist terrorism carried out by Hamas.

“The Global Imams Council has consistently stood against Hamas, its genocidal antisemitism and annihilationist ideology. Today, we stand once again in solidarity with the Jewish nation during this trying time, and make clear our position:

“The Global Imams Council (GIC), our members, and the SOO- communities led by our Imams worldwide, abide by the Fatwa issued against Hamas by The Islamic Fatwa Council on 9 March 2023, charging Hamas with corruption and crimes against humanity; forbidding Muslims from supporting, donating to, joining or praying for the terrorist organization. The GIC is proud to have proposed the Fatwa against Hamas to The Islamic Fatwa Council and contributed to its Resolution Document that outlines the Islamic legal charges against Hamas. Today, in adherence to this Fatwa, Hamas is prohibited from operating and fundraising in the Islamic Seminary, as it had been doing in the past.

Our Imams and affiliates are currently the most outspoken Muslim clerics within their societies, and online, in countering Hamas narratives in numerous languages, reaching hundreds of thousands of viewers per day.”

GIC also condemned the “extremist and violent rhetoric displayed at rallies taking place in Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and elsewhere, where flags of designated terrorist organizations are being raised and accompanied by genocidal chants against the Jewish people”.

It said, “The Global Imams Council's leadership will begin a series of delegations to Jewish communities, offering our unwavering support in the face of Hamas and its allies.”

The GIC noted that in 2020, and prior to the Abraham Accords, the organisation was the first Imams Council to adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, in collaboration with the US State Department's Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.

“We remain committed to combatting all forms of Islamist extremism and terrorism,” it said.

The signatories are the GIC Governing Council, GIC Senior Imams Committee, GIC Advisory Committee, members of the GIC General Council and GIC Immediate concerns Council (209 members representing 38 countries).

Sahara Reporters.

These ones in nairaland won't take the advice, 5hey will be her morning till night supporting evil government and terrorists.

The problem is not Islam as a religion, the problem is Jihad as an agenda to bend and terrorize.

Fanatic Islam is a doctrine of Islam. Religion of peace indeed. Wanton pain, anguish, bloodshed and killings is all it has given the world.

Proudlyomonna:
The problem is not Islam as a religion, the problem is Jihad as an agenda to bend and terrorize.

What's the difference?

Yarimo duro4chang and other dirty head slamming Nigeria confused Muhammaden hope you all can see what Islam is for .

Sunnis vs Shi'as.

Them don dey get sense small...






They should keep protesting while Israel 🇮🇱 and the world pound the terrorists 😂

Uyomiya:
Yarimo duro4chang and other dirty head slamming Nigeria confused Muhammaden hope you all can see what Islam is for .

Especially that hungry yarimo, I no dey see duro again.

Yarimo is pained that his hama terrorist brothers are being pummelled by idf, chai

Ozommadu:


Especially that hungry yarimo, I no dey see duro again.

Yarimo is pained that his hama terrorist brothers are being pummelled by idf, chai

Don't mind the head slamming animal

successmatters:


What's the difference?

The difference is one is a personal path to spirituality while the other is an agenda to bend,break and terrorize others who choose not to cow or bend to their spiritual path.

Thank Allah for the sensible ones who knew there's no difference between Hamas and ISIS.

Ozommadu:


Especially that hungry yarimo, I no dey see duro again.

Yarimo is pained that his hama terrorist brothers are being pummelled by idf, chai

You need to examined your head

Na only these muslims deserve accomodation

not the ones saying hamas na freedom fighters

Uyomiya:
Yarimo duro4chang and other dirty head slamming Nigeria confused Muhammaden hope you all can see what Islam is for .

Yarimo wey hunger dey give lecture...