His Eminence, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Prof. Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, conducted a telephone call on Tuesday, 4 March, with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. During the call, the Grand Imam conveyed Al-Azhar Al-Sharif’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain—its leadership, government, and people—and firmly rejected any infringement upon its sovereignty or any actions that threaten its security and stability.
His Eminence emphasized that the present circumstances call for unified Arab and Muslim efforts to preserve stability, safeguard national cohesion, and respond to these challenges with reason and wisdom. He stressed the importance of protecting the region from further escalation and conflict. The Grand Imam prayed to Allah, the Almighty to protect the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people, and to grant all our nations—and the entire world—lasting peace, security, and stability.
On his part, His Majesty the King of Bahrain expressed his sincere appreciation for the Grand Imam’s brotherly call and for his steadfast stance in support of peace. He reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to all efforts that promote regional and international stability and contribute to the preservation of security and harmony.