Al-Azhar ash-Sharif condemns and denounces in the strongest terms the attempt to target Mecca al-Mukarramah, the Qiblah of Muslims and the sanctuary held dear in their hearts. It affirms that endangering the Holy Land constitutes a heinous crime and a sinful attack on a sanctity exalted by Allah. Such actions serve as a direct provocation to Muslims worldwide, and al-Azhar warns against the grave consequences of further escalating the conflict to encompass Islamic holy sites. Al-Azhar emphasizes that Mecca al-Mukarramah must never become an arena of conflict or threat, underscoring that the sanctity of Mecca is a fundamental pillar of the Islamic faith that must not be violated or approached with malice.
Furthermore, al-Azhar affirms that the security of the Two Holy Mosques is not a political or regional matter. Still, a core issue touching the faith of the entire Muslim Ummah. Targeting or endangering the Holy Land is a direct affront to the feelings of two billion Muslims and an attack on the sanctity of places toward which Muslims turn in prayer, journey to from every distant land, and unite around regardless of nationality, sect, language, or race. It stresses that safeguarding the sanctity of the Holy Land and ensuring the safety of its sanctuary and visitors is a solemn duty that must be respected by Muslims and non-Muslims alike, entirely removed from political calculations and regional conflicts.
