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Lebanon Debate
Conflict in Rachaya: Awqaf as Score Settling Hub
The Rasiah area experienced intense tension following a graduation ceremony honoring graduates in the town of Rmeish. The dispute shifted from the venue of the event to a broader debate over the management of religious activities in mosques and the stance of the Directorate of Awqaf (Islamic Endowments) toward political parties and Islamic associations. Although the event was originally scheduled to take place at Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque, it was moved to a private hall after accusations that the department was hindering events. The mayor criticized this decision, emphasizing the importance of keeping places of worship open for such occasions, especially in solidarity with Gaza and Palestine. Conversely, a video clip of a speech by the Director of Awqaf in Rasiah surfaced, in which he attacked Islamic parties and mentioned that the Dar al-Fatwa (Islamic Jurist Authority) opposes political party activities within religious institutions. This raised questions about whether this reflects the official stance of the institution and to what extent the management of religious activities in the region is politicized.
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