Misrata witnessed a peaceful protest this Friday, from Al-Madani Mosque, where voices and hearts united in a clear message rejecting all forms of extremism and radicalization. This movement follows a terrorist bombing that targeted a Quranic memorization center in the city. Following the Friday prayer, hundreds of citizens marched toward the site of the attack to hold a protest, affirming that the targeting of houses of God and religious education centers only strengthens the city’s resolve to uphold values of peace and moderation, while refusing attempts to drag the region into cycles of violence and chaos.
In Al-Madani Mosque, the imam emphasized that extremist ideology represents the greatest threat to the state’s structure and social fabric. He warned that deviant and destructive thoughts only inherit fragmentation and discord, undermining the pillars of coexistence and stability that the city enjoys. This message came at a critical and sensitive time, as a state of anticipation prevails among the residents, making the mosque’s discourse the first line of defense in educating the youth and fortifying society against falling for the false slogans used to justify terrorist crimes and distort the tolerance of Islam.
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In a statement read by the protesters, residents debunked misleading claims that attempted to legitimize this criminal act. They affirmed that the targeted location is a simple hub dedicated to instilling Quranic values in the youth and contains no shrines or graves, contrary to rumors circulated by suspicious entities to justify their attacks. Preliminary technical data revealed precision in the execution, as an explosive device containing approximately 6 kilograms of high-intensity dynamite was used. The device was equipped with a timed fuse estimated at 8 minutes, reflecting advanced prior planning and technical skill in directing the explosion toward vital points within the building while sparing adjacent facilities. This suggests the involvement of external elements brought in for execution with the support and coordination of organized networks seeking to destabilize national security.
This painful incident evoked memories of previous terrorist operations in the city, such as those targeting the court complex and the Dafniya checkpoint, reinforcing the hypothesis of a recurring and systematic pattern aimed at Misrata’s stability and its national role. The residents concluded their protest by emphasizing that confronting terrorism is not limited to security measures alone but requires an intellectual strategy and close cooperation between citizens and competent authorities to block the path of infiltrators and those tampering with the nation’s safety. The final message of the protest stressed that houses of God will remain beacons of guidance, and the city will not allow them to be turned into arenas for intellectual or security conflicts, declaring its full commitment to protecting security gains and dealing firmly with anyone who dares to undermine the peace and stability of Misrata