In the present world situation, concerning the Iraq issue, what message do you convey to Arab countries?
I am grateful that you give me the opportunity to answer this question. Information has been circulated, which misquotes me when referring to Arab countries. It was said that I, the Chief Mufti, have a negative attitude towards Arab countries and their people, but this was groundless. I have extremely good relations with the whole diplomatic corps in Bulgaria and especially with the ambassadors of Arab countries present here. I would like to specify and emphasise that I love all ethnic groups around the world and I would never dare separate them. I am strongly against the killing of people in wars and I think that this should be the strong belief of everyone who has faith in the Merciful. I hope that innocent people will not die in the future. The president of the Straight Path Foundation for Bulgarian Nationals of Turkish Origin last year warned of a threat from Islamic fundamentalism in Bulgaria. There were accusations that the Bulgarian Chief Mufti’s Office was aware that Muslim fun
