Imam Shirazi Foundation announces joint cooperation with the Islamic- Christian Center in human rights field.

The Imam Shirazi World Foundation has announced joint cooperation with the Islamic- Christian Center in the field of human rights, freedom of expression, and ethnic minorities’ protection in Iraq, along with other humanitarian subjects in the Middle East.

The representative of Imam Shirazi Foundation, the Eminent Sheikh Mohammad Taqi al-Thakiri, said that they have discussed with Professor Evan Haddad, a member of Islamic- Christian Proximity Centre, the subject of displacing Christians in the Middle East and the nature of violations committed by extremist groups.

He added that there are some Sunni extremists who want to deform the image of Islam, the reputation of Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him and his progeny, and the reputation of Imam Ali, peace be upon him.

He pointed out that Islam is a religion that does not force any one to leave his/her faith.

Sheikh Thakiri stressed that Iraq is a country of peaceful coexistence and it demographic nature should not be changed.

He mentioned that Imam Shirazi Foundation cares about Middle East to be away from extremism and convince everyone that terror has no religion.