The third day of the conference featured a number of workshops that discussed key issues, most notably the obligations of Islamic countries toward Gaza, reconstruction efforts, and the role of businessmen and media professionals in supporting relief projects.
The workshops were attended by a number of scholars, intellectuals, and government representatives, who exchanged views on ways to support the Palestinian people in Gaza and confront the effects of the ongoing aggression.
In this context, Dr. Muhyiddin al-Qaradaghi, President of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, expressed his appreciation for the scholars who attended from more than 40 countries in response to a "religious and humanitarian duty," emphasizing that supporting Gaza is an imperative that cannot be postponed.
During the sessions, Dr. Hammam Saeed, head of the Global Coalition to Support Jerusalem and Palestine, read a statement in which he emphasized that Gaza is being subjected to three types of wars:
1. The war of killing and destruction that affects people, property and nature.
2. The war of siege and starvation targeting innocent civilians.
3. The war of silence and betrayal from the Arab and Islamic worlds, and from the international community.
Saeed explained that the conference is being held at a crucial historical moment, reflecting a true test of the stances of scholars and the entire Muslim world regarding the Palestinian cause. He emphasized that what is happening in Gaza is not merely a military aggression, but rather represents a challenge to justice, freedom, and human dignity.
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The statement issued by the International Union of Muslim Scholars affirmed that its support for Palestine has been unwavering since its founding, embodied in its statements, initiatives, fatwas, and field visits, while affirming its rejection of normalization and support for the option of resistance.
The statement noted that the nation's history is replete with honorable stances in support of Palestine, and that scholars have always been at the forefront of guidance, planning, and resistance. It called for the adoption of a discourse that combines reason and faith, relies on cosmic laws to effect change, and believes that Palestinian resistance has restored the nation's sense of pride.
The participants stressed that the unity of the nation and building its comprehensive strength is the only way to deter aggression, in application of the Almighty’s saying:
"And prepare against them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war by which you may terrify the enemy of Allah and your enemy."
The statement concluded by emphasizing that the issue of Gaza and Jerusalem is not merely a Palestinian issue, but rather a global issue of faith and humanity, and that the renaissance and unity of the nation are the path to victory and liberation.
In a direct warning, the International Union of Muslim Scholars addressed the Israeli occupation, warning that continued crimes against civilians in Gaza will lead to widespread popular escalation within and outside the Islamic world, led by scholars, elites, and communities. Silence will turn into anger, and anger will turn into action.
The conference kicked off last Friday and will continue until August 29, concluding with the reading of the final statement following Friday prayers at Hagia Sophia Mosque.
