Conclusion of the “Al-Aqsa Calls for Help” Campaign in
Istanbul: A Unified Stand and the Nation’s Voice Against the Judaization of
Jerusalem

The
central event of the “Al-Aqsa Calls for Help” campaign concluded in
Istanbul, with wide participation from representatives of institutions,
organizations, and prominent figures from the Arab and Islamic worlds, in a
scene that reflected growing engagement and mobilization in support of Al-Aqsa
Mosque.

From Engagement to Action

The
event featured an intensive discussion of the current situation in Jerusalem
and at Al-Aqsa Mosque, with participants emphasizing the critical nature of the
present phase and the urgent need to move from reactive engagement to
organized, impactful action.

In a
speech representing the nation, Dr. Jamal Abdul Sattar, Assistant
Secretary-General of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, highlighted
the latent potential of the Ummah, stating that “the nation is full of
strength and capable of sacrifice, but it seeks a genuine banner to unite it
and a clear path to bring it together.” He called for overcoming division
and building a unified course toward meaningful action.

Dr.
Marwan Abu Ras, Chair of the Jerusalem and Palestine Committee at the
International Union of Muslim Scholars, addressed developments in Palestine,
emphasizing that “what Al-Aqsa Mosque is experiencing is a major crime
that requires a response beyond mere condemnations,” stressing that
reclaiming rights necessitates real action that restores the Ummah’s strength
and dignity.

Former
President of Mardin Artuklu University, Professor Ahmed Agraja, noted that
“the suffering of Al-Aqsa and Gaza is the result of long-term
accumulations of decline and dependency, amid the absence of a genuine stance
by regional regimes toward the Ummah’s holy sites.”

Mr.
Majed Abu Quteish stressed that the events in Jerusalem represent “a
comprehensive project targeting identity and sovereignty,” asserting that
Jerusalem is a cause for the entire nation, and that silence only emboldens the
occupiers.

The Plight of Prisoners and Jerusalem

Dr.
Abdullah Marouf, Director of the Jerusalem Studies Center at 29 May University,
pointed out that “the closure of the mosque is not the problem in itself,
but rather a reflection of attempts to impose full control over its
identity,” warning that reopening it under the occupiers’ conditions
“is not a solution, but the establishment of a new reality.”

Dr.
Hatem Abdul Azim, a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Union
of Muslim Scholars, emphasized the religious and historical significance of
Al-Aqsa Mosque, noting that keeping the cause alive depends on the nation’s
confidence in its promise and its capacity to rise anew.

Engineer
Mahmoud Shreiteh highlighted the suffering of prisoners in the occupation’s
jails, pointing out that cells have become spaces for isolation and
deprivation, and that denying prisoners visits and medical care makes their
plight “a severe test of the Ummah’s conscience,” amid international
silence that exacerbates their suffering.

Final Statement

The
event concluded with a final statement emphasizing that “Jerusalem today
is in a deep and comprehensive crisis,” noting that the conflict remains
within “conflict management,” and that the steadfastness of the
Palestinian people, particularly the residents of Jerusalem, represents the
first line of defense in preserving the city’s identity.

The
statement affirmed that the issue of Al-Aqsa Mosque “is not only a
Palestinian matter, but a cause for the entire Ummah,” calling on Arab and
Islamic governments to intensify political and legal efforts to protect the
holy sites.

The
event concluded by underlining the importance of continuing activism and
unifying efforts, contributing to the protection of Al-Aqsa Mosque and
strengthening its presence in public consciousness, at a critical moment that
requires moving from discourse to action.

This
event is part of the international campaign “Al-Aqsa Calls for Help,”
which continues until April 9, through a series of activities and mobilization
aimed at keeping the issue of Al-Aqsa Mosque alive in the nation’s awareness
and reinforcing efforts to support it.

(Source:
International Union of Muslim Scholars)

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