{"id":59174,"date":"2024-01-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/2024\/01\/08\/lebanese-islamic-and-human-rights-organizations-the-extradition-of-poet-qaradawi-is-a-betrayal-of-freedom-and-a-crime-against-justice-demanding-his-immediate-release\/"},"modified":"2024-01-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T00:00:00","slug":"lebanese-islamic-and-human-rights-organizations-the-extradition-of-poet-qaradawi-is-a-betrayal-of-freedom-and-a-crime-against-justice-demanding-his-immediate-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iumsonline.org\/en\/archives\/59174","title":{"rendered":"Lebanese Islamic and Human Rights Organizations: The Extradition of Poet Qaradawi is a Betrayal of Freedom and a Crime Against Justice, Demanding His Immediate Release"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lebanese Islamic and Human Rights Organizations: The Extradition of Poet Qaradawi is a Betrayal of Freedom and a Crime Against Justice, Demanding His Immediate Release<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a statement issued by a group of Islamic and human rights organizations in Lebanon, the unjustified detention of the poet and writer Abdulrahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, lasting over two weeks, has been strongly condemned.<\/p>\n

The statement asserted that this detention stems from Qaradawi’s political positions opposing political tyranny and normalization with the Zionist enemy, considering this move a blatant violation of human rights and freedom of expression.<\/p>\n

The organizations expressed their deep concern about the Lebanese authorities’ intention to extradite Qaradawi to a country requesting his handover, exposing his life to significant risks under regimes that do not uphold human rights.<\/p>\n

They called on the Lebanese government not to involve itself in handing over Qaradawi, describing such an act as a betrayal of humanitarian and Islamic values.<\/p>\n

The statement also noted that Qaradawi holds Turkish citizenship, and the Republic of Turkey has officially requested his repatriation, asserting its responsibility for its citizens.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the statement clarified that Qaradawi committed no crimes on Lebanese soil. He entered Lebanon through Beirut Airport using his Turkish passport, visited Syria, and returned legally via the Al-Masnaa border point.<\/p>\n

Political and Legal Demands<\/h3>\n

The organizations urged the Lebanese government to release Abdulrahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi immediately, either handing him over to Turkey or deporting him to a country of his choice.<\/p>\n

They emphasized that any delay in his release would perpetuate injustice and oppression.<\/p>\n

The statement also warned the Lebanese government that extraditing Qaradawi could expose it to international criminal accountability for violating human rights agreements, particularly the Convention Against Torture.<\/p>\n

The organizations affirmed their determination not to let this case pass unnoticed and pledged to cooperate with international human rights bodies to hold accountable those responsible for this violation.<\/p>\n

Signatories<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  1. The Association of Muslim Scholars in Lebanon<\/li>\n
  2. The Islamic Group<\/li>\n
  3. Hizb ut-Tahrir<\/li>\n
  4. Islamic Union Association<\/li>\n
  5. The International Union of Muslim Scholars \/ Lebanon<\/li>\n
  6. The International Committee to Support the Prophet \/ Lebanon<\/li>\n
  7. The Muslim Jurists Union in Lebanon<\/li>\n
  8. Muslim Students League<\/li>\n
  9. Muslim Teachers League<\/li>\n
  10. House of Dawah and Callers Endowment in Lebanon<\/li>\n
  11. Council of Callers in Lebanon<\/li>\n
  12. The International Center for Comparative Law<\/li>\n
  13. Al-Bar Islamic Association for Charity Work<\/li>\n
  14. Alama Faisal Mawlawi Foundation for Humanity<\/li>\n
  15. Union of Relief and Development Associations<\/li>\n
  16. Ruqi Society for Human Development<\/li>\n
  17. Kefalat Al-Khayr Association<\/li>\n
  18. Al-Fajr Association for Charity Work<\/li>\n
  19. Gawth Association for Relief and Emergencies<\/li>\n
  20. Basmat Association<\/li>\n
  21. Path of Elevation Radio from Lebanon<\/li>\n
  22. Sanad Social Association<\/li>\n
  23. Development and Environment Society<\/li>\n
  24. Taqat Al-Insaniyya Association<\/li>\n
  25. Al-Bashair Charitable Social Association<\/li>\n
  26. Campaign for Family and Community Protection \/ HASM<\/li>\n
  27. Tripoli Cultural Council<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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