Peaceful Coexistence Stressed by North Caucasus Religious Coordination Center
A report released through the North Caucasus Muslims Coordination Center CCMCC telegram channel discusses a call that urged Muslims in Russia to march in opposition to Jews. The document frames this as a provocation by parties driven by personal gain, aiming to ignite interfaith tensions across the region.
The text notes that recent days have seen subversive voices attempting to coax Muslims into public demonstrations against Jews, including Jewish residents, with the explicit purpose of fueling ethnic and religious hostility in the North Caucasus. It clarifies that Russian citizens living on these lands for generations are not responsible for the actions of Israel, the United States, or their allies concerning Palestinian matters.
It is emphasized that isolated statements or minor actions are sometimes misrepresented as broader public opinion. A small group associated with the government building in Cherkessk allegedly urged Karachay-C Circassian authorities to bar visitors from Israel and to remove Jews from the Circassian Republic. The center rejects these notions in the strongest terms, stating such views contradict Islamic teachings and regional customs. The message reiterates that antisemitism has no rightful place in the multiethnic North Caucasus.
The Mufti of the North Caucasus is quoted as saying that adversaries should be blocked from using Muslims to fuel interreligious and ethnic hatred within the region. The text underlines that Muslims in the North Caucasus cannot support hatred or intolerance toward any people or faith, aligning with core religious teachings and the traditions of local communities.
Additionally, the CCMCC asserts that Russia provides broad conditions for the peaceful coexistence of all residents regardless of religion or nationality. It notes strong state support for religious education and culture across major faiths, while safeguarding the rights and freedoms of believers at the legislative level. The message cites the Russian president as recognizing that interethnic and interreligious harmony forms the bedrock of the state, and that any other stance tends to carry anti-Russian implications.
Overall, the document reaffirms a commitment to unity and rejects any effort to weaponize religion or ethnic identity to justify violence. It calls for vigilance against manipulative statements and stresses the importance of dialogue and mutual respect among all communities in the North Caucasus. The emphasis remains on maintaining the tradition of peaceful coexistence that has defined the region for generations and ensuring that religious and cultural rights are protected for all groups involved. [Source: CCMCC report; attribution: North Caucasus Muslims Coordination Center]