Iran’s top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, has issued a fatwa—a religious decree—against US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declaring them “enemies of God.” He urged Muslims worldwide to unite and ensure that these leaders regret their words and mistakes.
“Any person or regime that threatens the Leader or Marja (May God forbid) is considered a ‘warlord’ or a ‘mohareb’,” Makarem said in the ruling, according to NDTV citing Mehr News Agency.
“Any cooperation or support for that enemy by Muslims or Islamic states is haram or forbidden. It is necessary for all Muslims around the world to make these enemies regret their words and mistakes,” the fatwa added.
It also added that if a “Muslim who abides by his Muslim duty suffer hardship or loss in their campaign, they will be rewarded as a fighter in the way of God, God willing.”
Earlier, Israel launched major airstrikes on several areas in Iran, including nuclear and military sites and killed the senior commanders and nuclear scientists.
Iran also responded Israel with multiple waves of missile and drone attacks.
On June 22, US forces made an entery in support of Israel an bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities. In retaliation, Iran struck the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
What Is Fatwa?
A fatwa is a formal ruling or edict issued by a recognised religious authority, like a mufti, on a point of Islamic law. It’s meant to provide guidance on matters of faith, ethics, and legal issues, based on the authority’s interpretation of Islamic teachings.
