Ayat Sistani slates terrorism, calls to boost reconstruction efforts

By: Ismail Zabeeh

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: A delegation from the Sunni Board of Ulema called on Ayatullah Sayyid Ali As-Sistani at his residence in the holy city of Najaf on Tuesday afternoon.

During the meeting, Ayatullah As-Sistani urged the need of fighting against attempts of the extremists, unity in the ranks of the Iraqi nation and strengthening of efforts for reconstruction of Iraq.

He strongly condemned the terrorist activities going on in the country that include killings and beheadings of innocent civilians. He ruled out any disagreements in the Iraqi nation.

The Ayatullah said Iraq is motherland of all Iraqis adding that we are Iraqis by the blood; ties of religion, land, history and patriotism tie us with each other.

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