The Canadian representative of a powerful Iraqi cleric has issued a fatwa on his behalf asking all Muslims to act in the best interests of the countries in which they live.
Sayed Nabil Abbas delivered the message at a news conference Wednesday in Montreal on behalf of Grant Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the most senior Shia cleric in Iraq.
Mr. Abbas gave the message of tolerance, which he says the cleric wanted heard after the recent arrest of 17 presumed terrorists in Toronto.
He said all Muslims must respect the laws of their new countries and not commit any acts that would put anyone in danger.
He also called on the Canadian government to investigate any acts that could harm fellow Muslims or citizens. |