A Muslim union headed by Sheikh Yusuf Qaradawion 7 June called for a “Day of Rage and Support” for the Free Syrian Army (FSA) battling Syrian regime troops backed by a Shiite axis. The Association of Muslim Scholars urged its millions of supporters to demonstrate, stage peaceful sit-ins, make speeches and pray for the Syrian fighters on Friday, 14June.
The Qatar-based group strongly condemned “the horrific crimes… committed by the Syrian regime, with support from Iran and its tails in Lebanon, in Qusayr.” Meanwhile, Saudi Minster of Islamic Affairs, Endowment, Call and Guidance Saleh Al-Asheikhhas thanked Qaradawi for his denunciation of Hezbollah.