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On the Anniversary of the Hijrah: Sheikh Ekrima Sabri Says Al-Aqsa Escaped Grave Conspiracies as the Occupation Escalates Its Aggression

On the Anniversary of the Hijrah: Sheikh Ekrima Sabri Says Al-Aqsa Escaped Grave Conspiracies as the Occupation Escalates Its Aggression

 

Occupied Jerusalem – Media Office

On the occasion of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, Sheikh Dr. Ekrima Sabri — preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, head of the Higher Islamic Council in Jerusalem, and member of the Board of Trustees of the International Union of Muslim Scholars — called for drawing lessons from the Prophetic Hijrah in patience, steadfastness, and unity. At the same time, he warned of a dangerous escalation by the occupation authorities targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The Hijrah: A Foundation for Dignity and Unity

Sheikh Sabri affirmed that the Hijrah was not merely a geographical relocation, but rather the foundation of a state based on justice and dignity. He called on the Muslim Ummah to transform the anniversary of the Hijrah into a practical turning point for protecting Al-Aqsa Mosque and Islamic sanctities, strengthening Islamic unity, and rejecting the divisions that have weakened the stance on Palestine.

A Bitter Year Marked by Foiled Conspiracies

His Eminence pointed out that the past Hijri year witnessed multiple assaults and restrictions on worshippers and was a painful year for Jerusalem and Palestine. Al-Aqsa Mosque narrowly escaped serious conspiracies — most notably attempts to perform "sacrificial rituals" within the mosque — which could have ignited the entire region.

Sheikh Sabri stressed that continued international and Islamic silence in the face of these actions would plunge Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque into a dark tunnel. He called for taking religious and national responsibility in protecting the First Qiblah.

Unprecedented Escalation and Plans to Close Al-Aqsa

In a new warning, Sheikh Sabri said the Israeli occupation is exploiting regional circumstances to seek the full closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque and prevent worshippers from accessing it — a flagrant violation of freedom of worship. He affirmed that this closure would be the most dangerous since the Bab al-Asbat uprising in 2017.

He also pointed to the increasing incursions by extremist Jewish groups and their attempts to perform Talmudic rituals inside the mosque, in addition to the digging of tunnels beneath it — all with direct support from the current Israeli government, which, according to him, aims to inflame the situation in the region.

Salute to the Steadfast and a Call to Scholars and Leaders

During his meeting with Jerusalem dignitaries, Sheikh Sabri saluted the steadfastness of the people of Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, who continue to pay the price in defense of Al-Aqsa despite the Islamic world’s failure to act. He warned that the conspiracy of "sacrificial offerings" is ongoing amid a shameful official silence from most Islamic countries.

His Eminence called on scholars, intellectuals, and media outlets to fulfill their responsibilities in conveying the voice of Jerusalem and the suffering of its people. He emphasized that Al-Aqsa Mosque does not belong to a single group or state, but to all Muslims, and warned that remaining silent in the face of threats to it is unacceptable.

A Message to Leaders: Al-Aqsa Is a Trust Upon Your Shoulders

In conclusion, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri appealed to the leaders of Arab and Islamic nations to make this new Hijri year a real beginning for shouldering their responsibilities toward Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque. He stated:

"This is a religious and moral duty, not a political option. Al-Aqsa is a trust upon the shoulders of every Muslim."

(Source: IUMS)

 

 

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