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Grand Mufti of Syria at RIAC

... that Russian operation in Syria was somewhat belated against the Syrian expectations, underlining the dangers for Russia and its Muslim regions emanating from the radical ideology. He expressed concern over the competition between various schools of Islam for influence on Russian Muslims on the scholar, clerical and grassroots level. The participants exchanged opinions on key issues of the Middle East and Syria developments, as well as on the interethnic and interfaith dialogue. The Grand Mufti was also presented RIAC’s key publications. Grand Mufti of Syria at RIAC

06.11.2015

Shiites and Sunnis: The Danger of Major War from Syria to Pakistan

... intra-Islamic conflicts have become more and more dangerous. However, they cannot be allowed to escalate.” [1] The War in Syria Only Helps Extremists At issue here are disagreements between Shiite Muslims and Sunni Muslims. This split in Islam took place almost fourteen centuries ago, immediately following the death of the Prophet Muhammad. Nevertheless, history ... ... peacefully. On the other hand, every now and then conflicts occur too, and we are now witnessing again a surge of tensions in the Middle East. Although in my opinion large-scale war between the Shiites and the Sunnis is not in the offing, the threat of it ...

25.04.2014

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)