Al-Azhar Issues Strong Condemnation Over Attempted Attack on Mecca, Warning of Global Muslim Outrage

Al-Azhar Al-Sharif has strongly condemned the recent attempted attack on Mecca, describing the targeting of the Holy City as an abhorrent and heinous crime. In an official statement released on Wednesday, the institution expressed its utter condemnation of the assault against Mecca, which serves as the Qibla of Muslims and a spiritual haven for believers worldwide.

Warning against the severe consequences of expanding conflicts toward Islamic holy sites, Al-Azhar emphasized that Mecca must never become a battleground or a target. The institution stressed that the sanctity of Mecca is a core tenet of the Islamic faith that cannot be compromised under any circumstances.

Furthermore, Al-Azhar Al-Sharif declared that the security of the Two Holy Mosques transcends regional or political concerns, directly impacting the faith of two billion Muslims globally. The statement concluded by asserting that protecting the Holy City and ensuring the safety of its visitors is a shared duty that must remain entirely separate from political disputes and conflicts.