The priest is not an object of ridicule. Respect the beliefs of others

Writer: Dr. Majed Saqr

A day ago, news spread widely about the death of the famous priest Patricio Molinari in Ecuador, as a result of a huge cross falling from the church directly on his head.

What I denounced is not the circulation of the news itself, but rather turning it into material for ridicule and ridicule, and formulating it in a way that aims to provoke offensive and degrading comments.

I am a Muslim, and I thank God for the blessing of Islam, but this does not mean that I accept mockery of followers of other religions or exploit their misfortunes to insult them.

Imagine if a Muslim scholar died in a painful accident, then some Christians began to mock him and the manner of his death, and turned the injured person into a subject for jokes. Wouldn't we feel resentment and anger at this behavior?

In the end, this priest has a special status among followers of the Christian religion, and his death is not a source of laughter or a way to collect views and comments.

Difference in religion does not justify abuse, and pride in our religion does not come from mocking the beliefs of others. Respecting a person in his affliction does not detract from our faith, but rather reflects our morals and values.

Converting such incidents into content aimed at inciting religious hatred and contempt is unacceptable behavior and unbecoming of those who claim to defend their religion.

Do not harm the image of Islam and Muslims with actions that have nothing to do with the morals of Islam.

Be advocates of morality and respect, not advocates of ridicule and abuse.