A senior Iranian jurisprudent denounced sacrilege of Islamic denominations as Haram (forbidden in Islam) stressing Islamic communities to be able to boost unity in the light of their numerous commonalities.

Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi, prominent Shia jurisprudent, attending the conference on moderation and solidarity of Islamic nations and scholars in Mashhad noted Muslim unity stabilizes if moderation is maintained, reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).

He slammed extremism in religious issues reiterating,” That some keep biased views and disrespect others is against Islam.”

Iranian jurisprudent added that his fatwa banning desecration of other Islamic denomination is in reaction to demand of some Egyptians requiring his view on the issue.

Professor at Qom Seminary also criticized those who demand for leaving religious beliefs to boost unity among Islamic communities as a way as a solution to their problems and said,” Commonalities among Islamic denominations are so many that Muslims can come to unity in the light of these commonalities and moderation.

Interpreter of Holy Qur’an warned against enemies highlighting disagreements in the Islamic community and said,” They (enemies) are pursuing ways to spark hostility among Muslims; therefore, scholars have to foil their plots through moderation.”

“Enemies have waged war among Muslims in Egypt and other Islamic countries and laughing at their clashing each other.” said the jurisprudent noting sparking rift in the Islamic community as the mission of enemies.

Ayatollah Makarem concluded that Shia interpreters have never maintained sacrilegious views and added his respectful wording has increased the demands for his interpretations even from other countries.

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