DOHA: Noted Islamic scholar Dr Yusuf Al Qaradawi yesterday said in his Friday sermon that he could name three to four countries where people were suffering from starvation and the governments were stealing their wealth.
In remarks that could possibly unnerve some Arab governments, the cleric praised the people of Tunisia for the uprising.
All Muslims must fight for justice, he said, adding that he did not justify the killings of innocent people in Tunis.
"I can name some three to four other countries where people are starving and their rulers are stealing public wealth," he said.
He also recited one couplet from the famous Tunisian romantic poet Al Shabie who said talking of political satire and people's dignity 'If people desired to live with freedom they must accept the fate since the night vanishes and the cage is broken'
He said western countries must not interfere in Tunisia in the name of rescuing the country. Talking of France he said Tunisians wouldn't accept their help for they know that its government is working against Muslims.
"If France wants to help Muslims they must help us in Palestine," said Al Qaradawi.
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