Indian Spiritual Leader Condemns US Over Mosque Burning

New Delhi, Aug 11, IRNA – The spiritual leader of the historic Fatehpuri Mosque in Delhi, on Friday, strongly condemned the US over burning of the Mosque in Joplin, Missouri. Maulana Mufti M. Mukarram Ahmed in his Friday sermon demanded high-level action against those who were involved in the crime. “The FBI should ensure that such incidents will not take place in future. He urged the Obama administration to rebuild the Mosque with Govt. expenses and punish the culprits,” Mukarram said addressing the large gathering of worshipers. He also condemned in strongest words the shooting and killing of six persons in Wisconsin Gurudwara in USA and called it an inhuman and atrocious act. Denouncing the continuous atrocities committed on innocent Palestinians, including women and children, Indian spiritual leader condemned Israel. He appealed Muslim countries to raise strongest voice in favor of Palestinians. Mukarram called upon all Muslim countries to oppose Mosque Al-Aqsa division bill which is presented in the Parliament of Israel because it is a way to expel Muslims from the Holy Mosque, which is an act of terrorism. Slamming US’s blind support to Israel, the spiritual leader said: “It is mockery of the US that it advocates for peace but supports Israeli terrorism." Mukarram Ahmed, expressing anguish and distress over the massacre of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar as well as Bengali speaking minorities in lower areas of India’s Northeastern state of Assam, appealed to the countrymen to observe ”Eid” in very simple way. “Express solidarity with the victims and extend the helping hand to the affected,” he added. Friday Prayer leader appealed to the Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh to remove Assam’s Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and impose President’s rule in state. He also appealed Manmohan Singh to use his dignified post and raise voice for the protection of Myanmar Muslim community – Burma./end