Muslims Condemn Macron’s Stand
Macron’s stance has drawn anger from both everyday people and some political leaders in the Muslim world. Egypt’s top cleric, Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, who is also the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s highest seat of learning, also accused those who “justify insulting the prophet of Islam” of hypocrisy, reported AP.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Macron needed his head examined and had lost his way. France responded by recalling its ambassador to Turkey. Both Jordan and Pakistan have summoned the French ambassador in their countries to express their displeasure.
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan accused the French leader who chose to encourage anti-Muslim sentiment.
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