Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has conveyed his sympathies to the Government and citizens of Islamic Republic of Iran following the reported assassination of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In a statement dated Tuesday, March 3, Ghana’s Muslim community described the incident as a painful moment not only for Iran but for the wider Islamic world.
The Chief Imam characterised Ayatollah Khamenei as a committed servant of his people whose leadership reflected a deep devotion to Allah. He noted that the late leader embodied what he sees as the alignment between faith and statecraft in fostering social stability and national progress.
“The Supreme Leader was also a symbol of resistance and hope for the oppressed. His Eminence further extols the martyred leader of Iran,” the statement said.
He strongly criticised what he termed US–Israeli aggression, which he said led to the Supreme Leader’s martyrdom during the sacred month of Ramadan.
At the same time, the Chief Imam expressed grief over all lives lost in the conflict, irrespective of nationality or religion — whether Jewish, American, Arab or Persian. He urged restraint and called on all sides to uphold national sovereignty, human dignity, and the sanctity of Ramadan.
“His Eminence calls for an end to all hostilities. Indeed, escalating rhetoric must give way to peace-building pragmatism,” the statement added.
While acknowledging that the tensions appear largely geopolitical in nature, he stressed that interfaith cooperation remains essential in the search for enduring peace.
He further advocated for a reimagined global order grounded in the principle of “right over might,” arguing that such an approach would enhance international security and harmony.
The statement ended with prayers for Allah’s mercy upon Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and all those who have lost their lives in what it described as the pursuit of righteousness.
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