US Pastor Burning of Holy Quran Meets Denouncement over Awful Crime Seeking Service of Zionist Scheme
Siraj Kobeissy
Following the scandalous campaign launched against the Holy Quran Book by US, Florida Pastor Terry Jones, he dared to conduct a "mock trial" for the Islamic cherished book, and at the end burn it.
After international condemnation met his first attempt to burn the sacred book, Jones promised not to burn it. Yet as clear as his hatred was to other religions and cultures, he decided to lead an 8-minute trial convicting the Holy Book of crimes, after which Terry Jones looked over his Pastor fellow pastor Wayne Sapps burn the Quran for him.
It is considered to be the ugliest crime ever committed by a human being, unless he is "mentally troubled", as some Medias called his actions as bizarre.
This crime is an assault against all people of religion in the world; it even deteriorates the image of him being a man of religion, who does not respect religion!
On this level, religious and other international condemnation roared across the globe, where figures and sides denounced this awful crime against humanity and religion.
From Lebanon, figures strictly affirmed this crime seeks to achieve a Zionist scheme, where they also called upon all Christian authorities in the globe to adopt a firm stance against the alleged Pastor Terry Jones.
Mount Lebanon and Tripoli Bishop George Saliba: US Pastor is a Zionist Agent who hates the Christians
In this context, Bishop George Saliba condemned burning the Holy Quran, affirming in an interview with Al Intiqad online newspaper, that this Pastor does not follow the Christian religion, but he is a Zionist agent, and seeks the service of the Zionist goal.
Bishop Saliba said, "The burning of the Holy Quran by the US Jones, is considered an assault against religion, morals, and humanity, and is triggers incitement and separation".
He also referred that "Terry Jones" is not a man of religion, not a Pastor, but he is rather a Zionist agent serving the Zionist scheme, and hates all Christians even before he burned the Quran.
Furthermore, Bishop Saliba added, "We condemn, deplore, and denounce what happened". He further demanded, "This so-called Pastor should be punished, and an arrest warrant should be issued in his behalf".
"We are with the Muslims, Islam, and the Quran, and we are one united religion. Who did this action, first of which is the US Pastor, are destined to Hell", Bishop George Saliba affirmed.
Tripoli and North Lebanon Mufti: We Urge the Christians in the Globe to Adopt Strict Stance Concerning Pastor Terry Jones' Crime
Tripoli and North Lebanon Mufti Sheikh Malek Shaar condemned burning the Holy Quran, when he affirmed, "What happened represents the blackness of the Pastor's heart, his foolishness, and his lack of openness to others' cultures".
Mufti Shaar referred to that the churches of the world criticized the US Pastor's will, when he wanted to rip the Quran. He stressed, "Such actions is not acceptable but to have the criminal prosecuted by his own country, because personal freedom does not mean the disrespect of religions and beliefs".
Sheikh Shaar said, "We feel sorry to see in this century, that there are some people who do not open their spirits towards doctrines followed by billions of Muslims around the globe". He also confirmed that the Pastor, who committed this crime, does not represent the Christian belief, because the Church has adopted more than one denouncing stance.
On this level, Sheikh Malek Shaar urged the Christians of the world to adopt a firm stance regarding the US, Florida Pastor for the crime he has committed, because he is offending the Christian teachings, the Bible, and the Church.
Head of Muslim Scholars Gathering: Pastor Jones and Crew should be Prosecuted
On his part, Head of the Administrative Body in the Muslim Scholars Gathering, Sheikh Hassan Abdullah, denounced the crime of burning the Holy Quran.
In an interview with Al Intiqad online newspaper, Sheikh Abdullah stated, "Burning the Quran by Pastor Terry Jones, expresses the savagery of this Pastor".
Furthermore, he pointed out, "There is a campaign targeting the Muslims and our Holy Quran", adding, "What happened will not harm the Quran, nor will it harm Islam as much as it will harm those who chose to burn it [The Holy Quran] in front of the international public; the act which shows they are "mobs" who don't believe in dialogue with Muslims".
Sheikh Abdullah urged Muslims in the US to file complaint and case before the US Judiciary to oblige them to abide by what they claim of justice and democracy, and further to prosecute Pastor Terry Jones and his crew.
Sheikh Hassan Abdullah further affirmed that there should be a wave or rage across the US, so that people there would feel the terribleness of the crime this person [Terry Jones] has committed.
Sheikh Abdullah referred to that the violations against Islam do not stop at burning the Holy Book of Quran, for they are through killing Muslims by the Us and "Israeli" planes.
Sheikh Maher Hamoud: Jones should be Punished, His Goals to Separate Muslims and Christians Should not Succeed
On another hand, the Preacher of Al Quds (Jerusalem) Mosque in Saida, southern Lebanon, Sheikh Maher Hamoud, condemned the burning of the Holy Quran by the Pastor who has previously promised he will not burn the Quran, after international interferences.
Sheikh Hamoud referred to that what Pastor Jones did was an attempt to do what he wants in a new way, clarifying that it was not "Terry Jones" who burnt the Holy Quran, but he led the trial.
Sheikh Maher Hamoud noted that what happened should not be exaggerated, so that his [Jones'] goal will not be achieved, for this issue is only related to a group of people and not all the Christians.
Al Quds (Jerusalem) Mosque Preacher confirmed, "There shouldn't be silence before what happened, because if there wasn't an appropriate reaction, then others would dare to commit such acts".
Sheikh Maher Hamoud stressed that what happened will not be the end of Islam and the Muslims, but something is ought to happen against this person [Pastor Jones], adding that there are several ways, among which are called upon the US Judiciary to prosecute him.
"What the Pastor wants is to trigger incitement between the Muslims and Christians", Sheikh Maher Hamoud affirmed.
On another hand, many Lebanese political and religious figures denounced the blatant crime of burning of the Holy Quran by US Pastor Terry Jones.
In this context, Deputy Head of the Islamic Shiite Supreme Council, Sheikh Abdul Amir Qabalan, strictly condemned the Quran burning crime, describing it as a barbaric practice.
Sheikh Qabalan also stressed that Pastor Jones' crime reveals the hatred he held against other religions, and his racist approach showing he does not comprehend the language of dialogue.
He further confirmed that Terry Jones' crime lies in serving the Zionist movement, which is planning conspiracies against Islam and Christianity.
On another hand, Lebanese Amal Movement condemned in a statement, the crime of burning the Holy Quran by Florida's Pastor Terry Jones, calling upon all religious and political positions in the world to denounce this actions.
Amal Movement's statement also urged to adopt practical measures to stop these immoral and crime-like actions, which offend the feelings and beliefs of the Muslims and Christians in the world.
In accordance to the aforementioned, Head the General Council of Maronite former Minister Wadih Khazen, strictly denounced the crime of burning the Holy Quran by extremists in Florida; and those who went off the track of the true meaning of Christianity.
In addition, Khazen confirmed that this phenomenon reflects a scheme which is now revealed, aiming at causing conflict between the Christian and Islamic worlds, where international Zionism has installed conflicts between civilizations and religions, and nourished it with all types of sectarian wars.
On another hand, Lebanese-Arab Struggle Movement Secretary General, former MP Faisal Dawoud condemned the "fake" Pastor's crime of burning the Holy Quran, which is the Book of Allah, and completed the Bible.
Dawoud stressed, "What this madman committed does not represent Christianity, but it represents Zionism seeking to impose itself on Christianity, through deteriorating its true image of calling for forgiveness, loving, remission, and calling for having faith in Allah".
Complimentary to the mentioned, the Youth Committee for Muslim Christian Dialogue called upon all political and spiritual leaders in the world to condemn what was committed by the Pastor Terry Jones, in reference to his crime of burning the Holy Quran.
The Committee further urged the world to take appropriate measures to put an end to such criminal actions, which assaults to beliefs of all the Muslims and Christians in the entire globe.
Following the scandalous campaign launched against the Holy Quran Book by US, Florida Pastor Terry Jones, he dared to conduct a "mock trial" for the Islamic cherished book, and at the end burn it.
After international condemnation met his first attempt to burn the sacred book, Jones promised not to burn it. Yet as clear as his hatred was to other religions and cultures, he decided to lead an 8-minute trial convicting the Holy Book of crimes, after which Terry Jones looked over his Pastor fellow pastor Wayne Sapps burn the Quran for him.
It is considered to be the ugliest crime ever committed by a human being, unless he is "mentally troubled", as some Medias called his actions as bizarre.
This crime is an assault against all people of religion in the world; it even deteriorates the image of him being a man of religion, who does not respect religion!
On this level, religious and other international condemnation roared across the globe, where figures and sides denounced this awful crime against humanity and religion.
From Lebanon, figures strictly affirmed this crime seeks to achieve a Zionist scheme, where they also called upon all Christian authorities in the globe to adopt a firm stance against the alleged Pastor Terry Jones.
Mount Lebanon and Tripoli Bishop George Saliba: US Pastor is a Zionist Agent who hates the Christians
In this context, Bishop George Saliba condemned burning the Holy Quran, affirming in an interview with Al Intiqad online newspaper, that this Pastor does not follow the Christian religion, but he is a Zionist agent, and seeks the service of the Zionist goal.
Bishop Saliba said, "The burning of the Holy Quran by the US Jones, is considered an assault against religion, morals, and humanity, and is triggers incitement and separation".
He also referred that "Terry Jones" is not a man of religion, not a Pastor, but he is rather a Zionist agent serving the Zionist scheme, and hates all Christians even before he burned the Quran.
Furthermore, Bishop Saliba added, "We condemn, deplore, and denounce what happened". He further demanded, "This so-called Pastor should be punished, and an arrest warrant should be issued in his behalf".
"We are with the Muslims, Islam, and the Quran, and we are one united religion. Who did this action, first of which is the US Pastor, are destined to Hell", Bishop George Saliba affirmed.
Tripoli and North Lebanon Mufti: We Urge the Christians in the Globe to Adopt Strict Stance Concerning Pastor Terry Jones' Crime
Tripoli and North Lebanon Mufti Sheikh Malek Shaar condemned burning the Holy Quran, when he affirmed, "What happened represents the blackness of the Pastor's heart, his foolishness, and his lack of openness to others' cultures".
Mufti Shaar referred to that the churches of the world criticized the US Pastor's will, when he wanted to rip the Quran. He stressed, "Such actions is not acceptable but to have the criminal prosecuted by his own country, because personal freedom does not mean the disrespect of religions and beliefs".
Sheikh Shaar said, "We feel sorry to see in this century, that there are some people who do not open their spirits towards doctrines followed by billions of Muslims around the globe". He also confirmed that the Pastor, who committed this crime, does not represent the Christian belief, because the Church has adopted more than one denouncing stance.
On this level, Sheikh Malek Shaar urged the Christians of the world to adopt a firm stance regarding the US, Florida Pastor for the crime he has committed, because he is offending the Christian teachings, the Bible, and the Church.
Head of Muslim Scholars Gathering: Pastor Jones and Crew should be Prosecuted
On his part, Head of the Administrative Body in the Muslim Scholars Gathering, Sheikh Hassan Abdullah, denounced the crime of burning the Holy Quran.
In an interview with Al Intiqad online newspaper, Sheikh Abdullah stated, "Burning the Quran by Pastor Terry Jones, expresses the savagery of this Pastor".
Furthermore, he pointed out, "There is a campaign targeting the Muslims and our Holy Quran", adding, "What happened will not harm the Quran, nor will it harm Islam as much as it will harm those who chose to burn it [The Holy Quran] in front of the international public; the act which shows they are "mobs" who don't believe in dialogue with Muslims".
Sheikh Abdullah urged Muslims in the US to file complaint and case before the US Judiciary to oblige them to abide by what they claim of justice and democracy, and further to prosecute Pastor Terry Jones and his crew.Sheikh Hassan Abdullah further affirmed that there should be a wave or rage across the US, so that people there would feel the terribleness of the crime this person [Terry Jones] has committed.
Sheikh Abdullah referred to that the violations against Islam do not stop at burning the Holy Book of Quran, for they are through killing Muslims by the Us and "Israeli" planes.
Sheikh Maher Hamoud: Jones should be Punished, His Goals to Separate Muslims and Christians Should not Succeed
On another hand, the Preacher of Al Quds (Jerusalem) Mosque in Saida, southern Lebanon, Sheikh Maher Hamoud, condemned the burning of the Holy Quran by the Pastor who has previously promised he will not burn the Quran, after international interferences.
Sheikh Hamoud referred to that what Pastor Jones did was an attempt to do what he wants in a new way, clarifying that it was not "Terry Jones" who burnt the Holy Quran, but he led the trial.
Sheikh Maher Hamoud noted that what happened should not be exaggerated, so that his [Jones'] goal will not be achieved, for this issue is only related to a group of people and not all the Christians.
Al Quds (Jerusalem) Mosque Preacher confirmed, "There shouldn't be silence before what happened, because if there wasn't an appropriate reaction, then others would dare to commit such acts".
Sheikh Maher Hamoud stressed that what happened will not be the end of Islam and the Muslims, but something is ought to happen against this person [Pastor Jones], adding that there are several ways, among which are called upon the US Judiciary to prosecute him.
"What the Pastor wants is to trigger incitement between the Muslims and Christians", Sheikh Maher Hamoud affirmed.
On another hand, many Lebanese political and religious figures denounced the blatant crime of burning of the Holy Quran by US Pastor Terry Jones.
In this context, Deputy Head of the Islamic Shiite Supreme Council, Sheikh Abdul Amir Qabalan, strictly condemned the Quran burning crime, describing it as a barbaric practice.
Sheikh Qabalan also stressed that Pastor Jones' crime reveals the hatred he held against other religions, and his racist approach showing he does not comprehend the language of dialogue.
He further confirmed that Terry Jones' crime lies in serving the Zionist movement, which is planning conspiracies against Islam and Christianity.
On another hand, Lebanese Amal Movement condemned in a statement, the crime of burning the Holy Quran by Florida's Pastor Terry Jones, calling upon all religious and political positions in the world to denounce this actions.
Amal Movement's statement also urged to adopt practical measures to stop these immoral and crime-like actions, which offend the feelings and beliefs of the Muslims and Christians in the world.
In accordance to the aforementioned, Head the General Council of Maronite former Minister Wadih Khazen, strictly denounced the crime of burning the Holy Quran by extremists in Florida; and those who went off the track of the true meaning of Christianity.
In addition, Khazen confirmed that this phenomenon reflects a scheme which is now revealed, aiming at causing conflict between the Christian and Islamic worlds, where international Zionism has installed conflicts between civilizations and religions, and nourished it with all types of sectarian wars.
On another hand, Lebanese-Arab Struggle Movement Secretary General, former MP Faisal Dawoud condemned the "fake" Pastor's crime of burning the Holy Quran, which is the Book of Allah, and completed the Bible.
Dawoud stressed, "What this madman committed does not represent Christianity, but it represents Zionism seeking to impose itself on Christianity, through deteriorating its true image of calling for forgiveness, loving, remission, and calling for having faith in Allah".
Complimentary to the mentioned, the Youth Committee for Muslim Christian Dialogue called upon all political and spiritual leaders in the world to condemn what was committed by the Pastor Terry Jones, in reference to his crime of burning the Holy Quran.
The Committee further urged the world to take appropriate measures to put an end to such criminal actions, which assaults to beliefs of all the Muslims and Christians in the entire globe.
