Kuwait Shiites, Sunnis Pray Together in Show of Unity
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SUBSCRIPTION SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2015 RAMADAN 17, 1436 AH No: 16571 Kuwaiti, Saudi Sharapova and Qaeda suspects Djokovic cruise Emsak: 03:08 Fajer: 03:18 among 4 killed into Wimbledon Dohr: 11:53 Asr: 15:26 in drone attacks last 16 Maghreb: 18:51 7 48 Eshaa: 20:23 Kuwait Shiites, Sunnis pray together in show of unity Min 32º 150 Fils Security beefed up as Amir attends joint prayers Max 49º KUWAIT: HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (center) performs Friday prayers as Sunni and Shiite worshipers gathered together to pray in an act of soli- darity at Kuwait’s Sunni Grand Mosque in Kuwait City yesterday. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat KUWAIT: Kuwait has moved to ward off sectarian tensions spoke out against Sunni-Shiite divisions. political analyst Chafer Al-Ami said that, if anything, the following a deadly bombing at a Shiite mosque and taken In yet another sign of unity, thousands of Shiites and bombing had brought Kuwaitis closer together. measures to try to prevent another attack by the Islamic Sunnis prayed together at the Grand Mosque yesterday. “I believe this huge bombing will greatly contribute to State group. Shiites, who make up about a third of the oil- The Amir, crown prince, ministers and MPs attended the boosting national unity,” he said. “Kuwait’s society is more rich Gulf state’s 1.3 million citizens, have complained in the prayers. The Interior Ministry deployed unprecedented immune (to sectarian divisions) than other Gulf societies past of discrimination in the Sunni-ruled emirate. But after security measures around Shiite mosques, where security because of democracy and the high standard of freedoms.” the June 26 suicide mosque bombing, which killed 26 peo- personnel and volunteers searched worshippers. Kuwaiti Continued on Page 2 ple, Sunni and Shiite religious and political figures present- ed a united front. HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited the Al-Imam Al-Sadeq mosque in Kuwait City only minutes Gulf ministers vow united after the attack by IS, a Sunni jihadist group that sees Shiites as heretics. He also ordered that the victims be con- sidered martyrs for the nation, in a response that was well- stand against Islamic State received by Shiites. “They (the jihadists) wanted to stir a KUWAIT: Interior ministers of the Gulf states yesterday The ministers “underscored the importance of coordina- conflict between the two sects but found there is only one vowed to take a united stand against a string of deadly tion and cooperation in all measures and steps in con- religion... and a united people,” parliament speaker bombings targeting Shiite mosques claimed by the Islamic fronting this serious epidemic... which is a threat to the secu- Marzouk Al-Ghanim said at a reception for relatives of the State jihadist group. Holding an emergency meeting in rity and stability of the GCC states,” said a statement issued victims. Shiite leaders agreed. Kuwait, the scene of the latest suicide attack that killed 26 after the night meeting. Besides Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, “The Kuwaiti people gave yet another example of people last Friday, the ministers of the Gulf Cooperation the GCC includes Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab national unity. We became united as we were during the Council (GCC) states stressed the attacks are a threat to the Emirates. The statement called the attacks “criminal acts not Iraqi invasion” in 1990, the senior cleric at the targeted stability of the region. Around 50 people have been killed linked with Islam and its values, which renounce violence mosque, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Mazeedi, said at the same and hundreds wounded in suicide attacks on three Shiite and the killing of innocents,” but did not spell out any new reception. Shiite MP Yousef Al-Zalzalah said in parliament: mosques in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait during the past two measures to stop them. “Terrorist attacks that targeted “The Kuwaiti people have sent a clear message to terrorists months, all claimed by IS. The Sunni jihadist group considers places of worship aim at sowing dissent, promoting divi- that you will never divide this society.” Kuwait’s largest Shiites heretics and has repeatedly targeted them in attacks sions, undermining security and terrorizing and killing inno- Sunni mosque held three days of mourning and accepted across the Middle East. cent people,” the statement said. —AFP condolences in a show of solidarity, while senior officials LOCAL SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2015 Crime Ramadan Kareem Report Ramadan in depth Ex-con sets cars on By Hatem Ahmad fire to settle scores amadan should be seen as a landmark in a Muslim’s life. needs, despite the fact that he himself lived a very simple and It is not just about abstaining from acts that nullify the humble life. Second, fasting is a real reformulation of the RFast. Real fasting should bring about a real inner change Muslim character on the moral and spiritual levels to acquire KUWAIT: An ex-convict deliberately set several cars on fire in the Muslim individual and in Muslim community at large. and develop the values of self-restraint, God-consciousness to settle his scores with its owners. The latest of his crimes Fasting is a universal custom and is known in all the religions and compassion. One of the most crucial personal qualities was setting some vehicles ablaze in Jahra because he had of the world, with some differences. The Islamic Fast is not psychologists have always pointed to as a key to personal differences with the owner. In a similar incident, a citizen about a mere starvation or self-denial; rather it is an act of wor- change is self-restraint. Fasting is really the best practical way told Jahra police that four of his cars were burned just ship and obedience to God, thanksgiving, forgiveness, spiritual to help develop self-restraint. within two days. The complaint was referred to detectives training, and self-examination. This article will attempt to Muslims are trained for a whole month to change their daily who, after investigating, suspected a citizen who had a explore some of the hidden aspects Muslims should heed to habits and to suppress their most inner whims and desires for criminal record. The suspect was arrested and confessed to when they observe fasting. the sake of Allah. Muslims are taught to desert their most basic torching the cars due to earlier disputes with the com- First, Fasting in Ramadan creates a social bond and devel- physiological needs out of sincere Love, because when we plainant. ops a profound spirit of social belonging and brotherhood observe Fasting, we do it out of deep love for God. And a per- among Muslims irrespective of their race, color or culture. son, who loves God, truly is a person who knows what love is Officers fight Millions of Muslims observe the same duty in the same man- and why everyone on this Earth should be loved and treated ner and at the same time for one ultimate motive, which is justly, for the sake of God. Furthermore, Muslims can develop A police officer and a detective exchanged blows seeking the reward from Allah. It is the best practice to repre- self-restraint into building a strong will. Fasting help Muslims due to an old dispute between them. Sources said that sent the values of for unity, brotherhood and equality. No phi- shake off the shackles of sins and bad habits that imprison a police patrol officer was transferring a suspect to losophy or social system has been able to achieve social soli- their souls and bodies over the year. Many people believe that criminal detectives when he was stopped by the detec- darity in practical terms as Islam has been able to do. bad habits are inherent traits they cannot escape and they tive and kept him from entering the building, which When we fast we feel the pains of hunger that millions of won’t be able to change. Building a firm will is an essential fac- started a verbal dispute and led to a fight between people suffer daily and learn to endure it patiently. The experi- tor to overcome bad habits and change your course. Muslims them. The fight ended with the filing of a case at ence teaches how to be more sensitive and sympathize with are trained to strengthen his will by observing the limits of his Salmiya police station. the oppressed and needy around the world and respond to Lord in every aspect , to resign to His judgment in everything, their needs. True Muslims feel their responsibility towards the and to carry out His commands and laws in everything. The poor, the sick, and the needy and stop to ponder how fortu- lessons of Ramadan are numerous and varied and touch every ‘WhatsApp insult’ nate they are. It is the month where the food, sustenance and sphere of the life of individuals and society. A citizen accused his colleague of insulting him through the earnings of a believing Muslim increases and they are Courtesy of the TIES Center: The TIES Center is the social WhatsApp and filed a complaint at a police station. The blessed,” says the Final Prophet of God, Muhammad (PBUH), a and educational hub for English Speaking Muslims in man said that he was surprised by the verbal messages man who was known for his noble humanitarian causes, for Kuwait. For more information, please call 25231015 or e- coming from the number of a colleague of his, which social justice, and for being the first to respond to other’s mail [email protected] or visit www.tiescenter.net.