Statement by His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Ali Al-Ghazawi, Mufti of Zahle and the Bekaa
In support of the cause of detained Islamists and in demand of a comprehensive general amnestyHis Eminence Sheikh Dr. Ali Al-Ghazawi, Mufti of Zahle and the Bekaa, underscored the centrality of the plight of Islamist prisoners and detainees within both the Islamic and national consciousness, commending the responsible efforts led by the Lebanese Muslim Scholars Association in defending the wronged.
"Delayed justice is, in truth, a flagrant injustice. In a country that prides itself on its freedoms and constitution, no citizen should remain behind bars for years exceeding the presumptive sentence without a definitive ruling from an impartial judiciary. A general amnesty is the gateway to stability and a legal and moral imperative for the Lebanese state."
Key Highlights of the Address:
- A Unified Scholarly Stance: The Dar al-Ifta, scholars, and muftis across the Bekaa, the North, Beirut, and Sidon stand united in their demand to resolve this lingering humanitarian file.
- Protecting the Dignity of Prisoners and Their Families: A call to improve humanitarian conditions within detention centers and prisons, and to halt the harsh treatment endured by families during visits.
- An Appeal to Decision-Makers: A demand that members of parliament and the government expedite the adoption of a just and comprehensive amnesty law that does not exclude any of the rightful claimants and the wronged.