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In Hama.. Extremist Publications Impose Religious Guardianship on Syrian Society
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The extremist publications show an attempt to impose strict religious interpretations on society, posing a threat to the social fabric and freedom of belief in the region
An extremist group calling itself "Callers to Good" has launched an incitement campaign in the Syrian city of Hama, distributing publications that promote violence and impose restrictions on personal freedoms.
The publications, which sparked widespread social resentment, included takfiri fatwas calling for targeting those who differ in belief, stating that "whoever insults Allah, the Prophet, religion, or any of the prophets is an apostate infidel," adding that "their punishment in Islam is death".
The publications distributed by the extremist group demanded women to comply with what they called "conditions of legitimate hijab," including seven detailed conditions such as "covering the entire body," "not resembling men's clothing," and "being loose, not tight," in addition to requiring that it "not be transparent, perfumed, or decorated".
The spread of these publications has raised concerns among civil society and human rights activists in Hama, warning of the dangers of these calls that reminisce the practices of extremist organizations previously witnessed in the region.
These developments coincide with the control of the "Military Operations Administration" formed by "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham," formerly known as "Al-Nusra Front," led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, over the Syrian capital Damascus on December 8th, and the flee of former Syrian regime head Bashar al-Assad, amid fears and suspicions about Syria's future as a country encompassing different ethnicities, sects, and religions.
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