Renowned cleric Youssef al-Qaradaoui, who happens to be a senior member of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the Muslim Brotherhood have called to turn Friday into a “day of wrath” and have asked that the traditional Friday prayer, the most important moment of the week for a pious Muslim, be followed by “large demonstrations” to express solidarity throughout the Muslim world.
“Days of wrath” that were ordered in the past – for instance for the Mohamed cartoons crisis of 2006 – have prompted large gatherings and serious troubles.
Throughout the world, including in Europe, Jewish communities will be specifically at risk, especially in the early afternoon. It is worth noting that several fatwas that call to “kill Jews” have been issued and passed on through online Arab media and jihadist websites. The latest comes from Algerian cleric Chamseddine Bourouba who wrote yesterday that “any Jew is a legitimate target that can be struck by Muslims.”
Interests of Western countries accused of “supporting Israel” could also be targeted throughout the Arab world. |