05
Feb
2013
Lebanese Mufti against expelling refugees
Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic Sheikh Mohammad Rashid Qabbani voiced his opposition to expelling the large influx of Syrian refugees that have fled violence in their country for Lebanon. “Nobody, whether politicians or civilians, is to harass Syria refugees and demand they leave Lebanon, for they are our brothers and guests here,” Qabbani said in a statement issued on Friday. The mufti called on Lebanese, Arab, Islamic and international organizations to “redouble their efforts to aid Syria refugees in Lebanon, especially during the winter season.” “Dar al-Fatwa has done and is still doing its duty towards the Syrian…
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