Najaf Friday prayer leader:

ISIL desperate against popular forces

Rasa - Iraqi scholar referred to the desperation of Takfiri (excommunication) forces against popular forces saying recent victories of the popular forces has led ISIL forces to vent its anger in mottos against Iraqi government.

News ID: 3089

Date: 08 August 2015 - 15:23

RNA - Hujjat-ul-Islam Qabbanchi, in his weekly prayer hailed the achievements of the people in confrontating Takfiri terrorists and called the Iraqi nation to be vigilant against the incidents in the country, Taqrib reported.

He stressed that peaceful demonstrations within the constitution is the right of the people but they have to be vigil towards the activities of the enemies in deviating the rallies.

Iraqi cleric criticized allegations made against jurisprudence and religious leaders saying," Iraqi jurisprudent and Friday prayer leaders have never ignored constructive criticism of the government and demands for fulfilling the current issues in society though we are witness to mottos against clerics."

He referred to the possible intensions behind the allegations saying that, "The agents behind these allegations are not in pursuit of true reforms."

Najaf prayer leader also stressed that "the Iraqi nationals will never attend demonstrations which might end in destruction of government centers, disrespect of the jurisprudence and holy sites because they are fully aware of the hostile intentions behind these moves."

He also hailed the victories of the popular forces against ISIL and noted," Since the achievement of some victories by the people, ISIL has started new activities in the social networks to voice its opposition with the Iraqi government."

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