Islamic scholars from various countries issued a powerful call to action, highlighting the dire situation in Gaza, where the blockade and ongoing genocide against innocent people have persisted for more than 400 days.

In a letter addressed to the leaders attended the extraordinary joint summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League held in Riyadh, the scholars emphasized the severe oppression and systematic starvation policies imposed by the Israeli accupation regime. They stressed that, in light of the ongoing injustice faced by the people of Gaza, the command of Almighty Allah—"Stop them, for they will be questioned"—and the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, "Each of you is a shepherd, and each of you is responsible for his flock. An imam is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock," necessitate immediate and decisive action.

The scholars put forth several urgent demands to the leaders:

1-Halt the Genocide: Leveraging their influence and relationships with other nations, leaders must urgently work to stop the brutal war and genocide. History and Almighty Allah will recognize and reward their honorable stance, and future generations will remember it.

2-Break the Blockade: Implement the decision made at the Riyadh Summit a year ago to lift the blockade on Gaza and provide essential life supplies to the region, where the humanitarian catastrophe has reached unimaginable proportions.

3-Solidarity Delegation: Form a delegation comprising heads of state and political leaders, with scholars prepared to join, to visit Gaza and demonstrate solidarity with the people.

4-Reconstruction and Healthcare: Ensure the reconstruction of hospitals, establish a sufficient number of medical facilities, and send specialist doctors. Leaders must also take responsibility for treating the wounded and caring for orphans and widows.

5-Facilitate Aid Efforts: Enable humanitarian organizations and aid groups to operate freely and encourage the public to support Gaza through solidarity and aid efforts.

6-Cut Ties with the Zionist Regime: Cease all relations, normalization processes, and forms of cooperation with the Zionist regime, and do not support any actions that enable their continued crimes.

7-Support the Resistance: Embrace, protect, and advocate for the legitimate resistance under divine and international laws, which stands at the forefront of defending the Ummah and its people.

The letter concluded with a heartfelt appeal to the leaders, reminding them of their duty to act in the face of the suffering in Gaza. The scholars urged the summit to be an occasion of honorable action that pleases Almighty Allah and leaves a proud legacy in history.

The letter was signed by numerous prominent scholars, including Sheikh Muhammad Hasan Dedo, Sheikh Hasan Salman, Dr. Nawaf Takruri, Dr. Hussein Abdul’al, Dr. Muhammad Saghir, and many others from various Islamic countries and organizations.

The scholars' plea echoes the cries of the people of Gaza, calling for justice, solidarity, and an end to their suffering. The world watches as leaders deliberate on their response to this humanitarian crisis.

The scholars who signed this letter are as follows:

1. Sheikh Muhammad Hasan Dedo - President of the Mauritanian Center for Educating Scholars

2. Sheikh Hasan Salman - Member of the Shura Council of the Eritrean Scholars Association

3. Dr. Nawaf Tekruri - President of the Palestinian Scholars Association

4. Dr. Hussein Abdul’al - Secretary-General of the Unified Ummah Association

5. Dr. Muhammad Saghir - President of the Committee for Supporting and Defending the Prophet

6. Munzir Za’rab - President of the International Committee for Supporting Palestine

7. Suat Yaşasın - Member of the Union of Scholars and Madrasas

8. Dr. Mahmoud Said Shajrawi - Secretary of the Jerusalem Section of the Palestinian Scholars Association

9. Dr. Salman Suudi - Secretary of the Palestinian Preachers Forum

10. Sheikh Abdulmajid Belushi - Member of the International Union of Muslim Scholars in Iran

11. Dr. Muhammad Ihwan Jalil - Member of the Southeast Asian Association of Scholars and Preachers

12. Dr. Ghazi Tube - President of the Syrian Scholars Association

13. Sheikh Burhan Said Hussein - President of the Eritrean Scholars Association

14. Dr. Hatem Abdulazim - President of the Fatah Foundation

15. Oky Setiyadi Afendi - Indonesian Council of Scholars

16. Dr. Abu Bakr Isawi - Vice President of the Iraq Al-Aqsa Support Coalition

17. Sheikh Farouk Zafiri - Member of the Shura Council of Ahlus Sunnah in Iraq and the Iraqi Association of Imams and Preachers

18. Valo Mustafa Sar - Islamic Community of Senegal

19. Dr. Ibrahim Mehna - Head of the Membership Division of the Palestinian Scholars Association

20. Sheikh Ali Yusuf - Head of the Jerusalem Section of the Palestinian Scholars Association

21. Dr. Khairan Muhammad Arif - Secretary-General of the Indonesian Preachers Association

22. Dr. Wasfi Ashour Abu Zayd - Professor of Islamic Law

23. Prof. Dr. Jamal Abdulsettar - President of the Union of Ahlus Sunnah Scholars

24. Prof. Dr. Nasim Yasin - President of the Palestinian Scholars Association

25. Sheikh Muhammad Mahfuz - Member of the Mauritania Islamic Forum                              (ILKHA)