Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani Issues Fatwa Against Drugs in Iraq
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s most senior Shia cleric, has issued a powerful directive condemning the use and trade of drugs in the country. The directive, released on Monday, urges Iraqis to distance themselves from drug traffickers as Iraq faces a rising crisis of drug consumption and trafficking, fueled by illicit drugs entering from neighbouring Iran and Afghanistan.
Ayatollah Sistani’s fatwa explicitly forbids all forms of drug trade and consumption, declaring it as strictly forbidden (haram). He calls on Iraqis to report drug traffickers to the authorities and emphasizes the moral and religious obligation to combat this growing menace. The fatwa also highlights the importance of rehabilitation for addicts over imprisonment.
The Iraqi Interior Ministry and Parliamentary Committee to Combat Drugs have welcomed Ayatollah Sistani’s directives, recognizing the crucial role it plays in the government’s fight against drug-related crimes. The unified stance from Iraq’s leadership underscores the urgent need for collective action to protect Iraqi society from the devastating impact of drugs.
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