KDP President congratulates new IUMS leader

In its sixth congress held in the Qatari capital Doha on Monday, the Union elected the Kurdish scholar as the new chief

Kurdistan 24 2024/01/10 15:32

Combined photos of KDP President Masoud Barzani (right) and newly elected head of IUMS Ali Qaradaghi. (Designed by Kurdistan24)

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani on Wednesday congratulated the newly elected head of the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS).

President Masoud Barzani in a phone call with Ali Qaradaghi, congratulated the Kurdish Islamic scholar on the new posting and wished him and the Union success, according to a statement from the Kurdish leader’s office, known as Barzani Headquarters.

In its sixth congress held in the Qatari capital Doha on Monday, the Union elected the Kurdish scholar as the new chief by securing 91 percent of the votes. He was previously the secretary-general of the union.

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani also congratulated the leader on Monday.

The premier wished Qaradaghi success in his new assignment for the sake of serving Islam and defending the rights of the oppressed nations, including the Kurdish people, according to a statement released by the premier’s office.

The Union, established in 2004, aims to “work to convey the message of Islam and guide Muslims to properly understand the provisions of their religion.”

It also issues Fatwa, an Islamic ruling, on critical matters for the Sunni followers of Islam.