Speaking to Hawzah News Agency on the sidelines of Unity Week in Mashhad, he highlighted the event as a unique opportunity to foster solidarity, dispel misunderstandings, and restore the civilizational stature of Muslims.
Al-Qurashi pointed to the multifaceted challenges facing the Islamic world, including intellectual and cultural invasions, rising extremism, and terrorism. “These threats exploit sectarian and ethnic differences to weaken the Ummah,” he said, warning that ideological media and cyberspace exacerbate crises by spreading rumors and discord. “Without vigilance and cohesion, the Islamic nation risks losing its identity and influence in global dynamics,” he added.
Unity Week: Bridging Gaps, Building Trust
Describing Unity Week as a pivotal platform, Al-Qurashi emphasized its role in uniting Muslims around shared values, such as the Holy Quran and Prophetic Hadiths, which transcend sectarian divides. “This annual event fosters dialogue among scholars and thinkers, eliminates misconceptions, and strengthens brotherhood through conferences and joint initiatives,” he noted. He stressed that Unity Week sends a powerful message of mutual respect, rejecting hate speech and division, and promotes cohesion within Islamic society.
Strategic Benefits of Unity
Al-Qurashi outlined the far-reaching benefits of Islamic unity, stating it ensures the Ummah’s authority and dignity, enabling Muslims to stand resilient against adversaries and defend their rights. He also highlighted unity’s role in driving scientific, economic, and social progress by eliminating internal conflicts and fostering peace.
“Unity paves the way for addressing critical issues like the Palestinian cause and reviving the Islamic nation’s civilizational role in guiding humanity toward goodness,” he said. Al-Qurashi expressed hope that Muslims would leverage this “divine capital” to build a dignified future, particularly through the momentum generated by Unity Week.
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