Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah called on religious leaders to keep mosques free from political rivalries and
rhetoric that could fuel divisions within Libyan society.
Dbeibah who leads the Libyan Government of National Unity (GUN), has ordered stricter oversight of religious
sermons, calling for mosques to be protected from any political or partisan influence, according to a statement released by his office.
The directives, addressed to the General Authority for Endowments and Islamic Affairs, urge imams and preachers to adopt a discourse based on moderation, social cohesion, and Islamic values. They also emphasise the need to make places of worship spaces that promote unity and stability in society.
In particular, the head of government called on religious leaders to support national reconciliation efforts, reject hate speech, and prevent any form of division. Sermons must not contribute to exacerbating the regional, tribal, or social tensions plaguing the country, the statement specifies.
Abdulhamid Dbeibah has also banned the use of mosque pulpits for political, partisan, or personal purposes. Imams and preachers are urged not to present their personal opinions as religious positions and to avoid any incitement that could fuel divisions among the population.
Finally, the new guidelines recommend that sermons not address ongoing crises until official information has been released.
According to the authorities, this provision aims to prevent the spread of unverified information and to limit the exploitation of religious discourse in a context marked by deep political and social divisions.
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