“The reading of a eulogy in all mosques of Western Thrace, by order of the pseudo-mufti, at the expense of the MP of PASOK – Movement for Change Ilhan Ahmed, on the occasion of his vote in the recent draft law on equality in civil marriage, is unacceptable and provocative action, which directly offends the political freedom and religious conscience of a Greek parliamentarian”, says PASOK – KINAL in a statement, on the occasion of the issuance of a fatfa (eminence) by the illegal mufti of Komotini, Imraim Sherif, for PASOK’s Rodopi MP Ilhan Ahmed, who voted in favor of the bill for the marriage of same-sex couples.

“PASOK – Movement for Change has supported and will always support the real equality of all citizens in every region of the country, regardless of religious or other criteria of discrimination”, adds Harilaou Trikoupi.

“In this context, it fights and will fight for the social emancipation of the Muslim minority and for dignity in the lives of all. However some, even incited by third country diplomatic authorities and illegitimate religious leaders, persist in keeping the divisions of the past alive”the announcement concludes.

It is recalled thati o fetfas, which was read by imams during the Friday prayer in all the minority mosques in Thrace, contains harsh expressions against the member of the Greek parliament, while faithful Muslims are asked to cut off all communication with him – under threat of sin! – condemning the his position as unholy and offensive to his religious status.