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Pakistani cleric urges Muslim support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis
A Pakistani Islamic scholar has called on Muslims to back Saudi Arabia's position against the Houthis, characterizing the Yemeni group as enemies of Islam. The cleric's statement reflects ongoing regional tensions over the conflict in Yemen.
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A prominent Pakistani cleric has issued a call for Muslim-majority nations to support Saudi Arabia's stance against the Houthis, describing the Yemeni militant group as adversaries of Islamic principles. The scholar's remarks underscore the deep divisions within the Islamic world regarding the Yemen conflict and regional power dynamics in the Middle East.
The cleric's statement comes amid the prolonged Saudi-led military campaign against Houthi forces in Yemen, a conflict that has drawn support and opposition from various quarters across the Muslim world. Pakistan, a key strategic ally of Saudi Arabia, has maintained close ties with the kingdom, though its official military involvement in Yemen has been limited.
The characterization of the Houthis reflects the theological and geopolitical fault lines in the region, with different Islamic scholars and nations adopting opposing positions on the Iranian-backed militant group. The cleric's appeal to Muslim solidarity around Saudi Arabia's position highlights attempts by some religious figures to frame regional conflicts through religious rather than purely political lenses.