ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi and other religious leaders have strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Abha and Riyadh airports in Saudi Arabia. They described the strikes as “open terrorism” and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia’s leadership and people.
In a joint statement, the scholars said attacks on civilian airports put innocent lives at risk. They also condemned the reported loss of life and damage to educational and medical facilities linked to the attacks.
Religious Leaders Condemn Attacks on Civilians
The joint statement said threatening the lives of passengers, children and patients was an unacceptable act. The leaders stressed that no political or religious argument could justify attacks on civilian targets.
They added that the Muslim world stood with Saudi Arabia against what they described as Houthi aggression. Their statement also reaffirmed support for the kingdom’s security and stability.
The statement came after attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed three people and injured 36, according to Saudi authorities. The victims included foreign residents, while several other people sustained injuries.
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Saudi Arabia’s Security Called a Red Line
Ashrafi and the other signatories said the sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah, along with peace in Saudi Arabia, remained a red line for Muslims.
They said Saudi Arabia had the right to protect its territory, citizens, residents and visitors. They also expressed full support for what they called the kingdom’s legitimate defensive measures.
Call for Action by UN and OIC
The religious leaders urged the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the wider international community to move beyond formal condemnations.
They called for effective steps to stop Houthi attacks, hold those responsible accountable and address networks that provide weapons and resources for such operations.
The signatories stressed that their position targeted terrorism and aggression, not any particular religious sect. They said the international community should respond through practical measures to prevent further attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Prayers for Victims and Regional Peace
The leaders offered condolences to the families of those killed and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. They also called for peace and security in Saudi Arabia and across the wider region.
The joint statement was signed by Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council and Secretary-General of the International Council for the Sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques, along with Maulana Nauman Hashir, Maulana Muhammad Shafi Qasmi, Maulana Anwar-ul-Haq Mujahid, Allama Tahir-ul-Hassan, Hafiz Maqbool Ahmed, Maulana Amin-ul-Hassan Qasmi, Maulana Syed Muhammad Afzal Shah, Maulana Zulfiqar Ahmed, Mufti Mubashir Ahmed Nizami, Maulana Abdul Mateen Qasmi and Maulana Asad Zakaria.
