{"id":117674,"date":"2026-03-03T14:27:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=117674"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:27:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:27:33","slug":"chief-imam-condemns-killing-of-irans-supreme-leader-calls-for-peace-and-respect-for-sovereignty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=117674","title":{"rendered":"Chief Imam condemns killing of Iran\u2019s supreme leader, calls for peace and respect for sovereignty"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has extended condolences to the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the assassination of the country\u2019s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued on Tuesday, 3 March, the Muslim community in Ghana described the development as a moment of deep sorrow for the global Islamic fraternity.<\/p>\n

The Chief Imam portrayed Ayatollah Khamenei as a devout leader who harmonised service to his people with devotion to Allah, demonstrating what he described as the compatibility between religion and governance in promoting social order and national development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Supreme Leader was also a symbol of resistance and hope for the oppressed. His Eminence further extols the martyred leader of Iran,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

The revered cleric condemned what he referred to as US\u2013Israeli aggression that culminated in the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader during the holy month of Ramadan.<\/p>\n

He also expressed sadness over the loss of all lives in the conflict, regardless of nationality or faith \u2014 whether Jewish, American, Arab or Persian \u2014 and appealed to all parties to respect national sovereignty, human dignity, and the sanctity of Ramadan.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis Eminence calls for an end to all hostilities. Indeed, escalating rhetoric must give way to peace-building pragmatism,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

The Chief Imam observed that although the conflict appears largely geopolitical, interfaith harmony has a crucial role to play in securing lasting solutions.<\/p>\n

He emphasised the need for a renewed global order anchored on the principle of \u201cright over might\u201d, which he believes would strengthen peace and security for humanity.<\/p>\n

The statement concluded with prayers for Allah\u2019s mercy upon the soul of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and all those who have died in pursuit of righteousness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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