Why it matters:
This seminar amplifies the global call for justice and peace in Palestine, uniting voices from religious, legal, and intellectual spheres. It underscores the urgency of ending violence in Gaza and securing fundamental rights. Pakistan’s solidarity reflects a broader Muslim world consensus, pushing international institutions to act decisively against ongoing humanitarian violations.
The big picture:
“Palestine Wants Peace” is more than a conference; it’s a moral rallying cry. It highlights Palestine’s struggle not as a regional issue, but a universal one rooted in justice, dignity, and human rights. The gathering in Islamabad signals growing momentum among Muslim nations and global thinkers to demand an independent Palestinian state.
A high-level Palestinian delegation led by Chief Justice of Palestine Dr. Mahmoud Sedqi Al-Habash is in Pakistan.
What he's saying:
Addressing the conference held in Islamabad on Thursday, the host and Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council, Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, said, "the time is not far when an independent Palestinian state will be established. Netanyahu and Israel are murderers and occupiers. We will continue to support the Palestinians".
Chief Justice of Palestine Mahmoud Sedqi Al-Habash said, "The Palestinians have been patiently fighting the enemy for a century. The protection of Al-Aqsa Mosque is a responsibility and part of the faith of the entire Muslim Ummah".
Pakistan's Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf said in his speech, "The issue of Palestine is a global issue, and the international community and the Security Council have a role to play in giving the Palestinians their rights. We will continue to support Palestine unconditionally".
The Federal Minister of Religious Affairs, Sardar Mohammad Yousaf, said, " The 50th Seerat-un-Nabi Conference is going to be held in Pakistan. The Chief Justice and his delegation from Palestine have arrived here. On the occasion of the 1500th anniversary of the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we welcome all the guests and this is the best opportunity to present an excellent position to the whole world".
Allama Arif Hussain Wahidi, the Vice President of the Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan, said, "It seems that the world has become accustomed to oppression, the same oppression continues there, but the world is silent. As Pakistanis, we do not approve of the establishment of the illegitimate Israeli state, and all Muslim rulers must also avoid falling victim to conspiracies because Palestine belongs only to the Palestinians".
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