Quran Master Criticizes Egypt’s Move to Ban Qaris for Visiting Iran
Abbas Salimi said the move shows a lack of ability to understand the significance of cultural exchanges between Iran and Egypt.
Egypt’s Awqaf ministry banned Sheikh Mahmoud Shahat Anwar and Muhammad Yahya al-Sharqawi from reciting the Quran and taking part in activities and programs organized by the ministry in Egypt and other countries.
Awqaf Minister Mukhtar Guma has also ordered an investigation into the two Qaris’ trips to Iran.
The ministry had previously forbidden any trip without permission to Iran by the Arab country’s scholars, Quran recites and prayer leaders.
Salimi said such moves are not going to affect the relations between Iranian and Egyptian Quranic communities.
He expressed hope that Quran activists of different Muslim countries would continue interactions and cultural exchanges in the future.
Salimi also wished prosperity for the Egyptian nation and Quranic community and prayed for enhanced unity among all Muslims.
