Hawzah News Agency (Manama, Bahrain) -Shaykh al-Daihi confirmed that the regime continues to try the religious Khums ritual, and target the highest religious authority in Bahrain, Ayatollah Qasim, through its propaganda, alongside the unfair judiciary. He also noted that the regime distorts the image of a true authentic doctrine, and targets it through the Khums ritual.

He stressed that what is happening needs awareness and vigilance in refuting this huge sectarian project that targets Bahrain through targeting sects and their authorities. He also indicated that such a project aims at achieving sectarian gains that do not serve the country, and do not comply with the culture based on coexistence.

Al-Wefaq Deputy Secretary General asserted that Ayatollah Qasim is a national leader that has vast popularity inside Bahrain, and remains to play the biggest role in building patriotism, civil peace, and he is behind the constant call for unity, peacefulness and social coexistence.

He added that Shaykh Qasim's authentic Islamic rhetoric has left a trace in Bahrain, and even in the Arab and Islamic world, and thus he has gained the respect and appreciation of many Arab, Muslim and international communities.

Furthermore, Shaykh al-Daihi said, "Shaykh Isa practiced his religious role with complete awareness, knowledge, clarity and transparency, with a legal and legitimate practice. All attempts to distort his bright image are immature attempts, not based on any logic or law."

Shaykh Al-Daihi stressed that Shaykh Qasim's stances are an asset to the country, and all citizens, as he is keen on the national interests, and those of the citizens. He further noted that the Bahrainis will adhere to their legitimate rights in the drastic change towards democracy, and towards achieving peaceful participation in the executive authority.

The al-Wefaq Deputy Secretary General concluded by saying, "We are at a dangerous crossroads in case enmity against the indigenous people continued while they remain feeling in danger." He also said they feel their existence is threatened when their religious rituals and obligations, like Khums, are targeted, and when their most prominent religious authority, Ayatollah Shaykh Isa Qasim is targeted.

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