BEIRUT: The spiritual leaders of the main Islamic sects in Lebanon warned against fueling sectarian tensions in the country, underlining that inter-Muslim violence is forbidden, after an “urgent summit” Tuesday.
The representatives of the four Islamic groups voiced in a joint statement their concern over allegations exchanged between Lebanese officials, saying that political differences were taking on a sectarian color.
They said adopting such rhetoric would “give a sectarian dimension to their disputes and thus widen the gap that the Israeli enemy is working to expand and exploit.”
Warning Lebanese citizens against being dragged behind the advocates of sectarian strife, the attendees emphasized the religious fraternity of Muslims and the national unity between Christians and Muslims, while renewing their confidence in Lebanon’s ability to address internal problems in a manner that rises above sectarian impulses.