The Syrian Future Movement is following with great interest the statement issued by the Religious Authority in the occupied Syrian Golan on Monday, August 31, 2026, in which it rejected Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri’s statements regarding the relationship of the Druze Unitarians with the occupying Zionist entity. The statement affirmed its categorical rejection of “using the Unitarian faith in the political arena or to serve the projects and ambitions of states.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement appreciates this responsible national stance, which embodies a clear rejection of any attempts to link Syrian identity to any external entity. It emphasizes that the Unitarian faith is far too noble and sublime to be exploited to serve any political project, especially the Israeli occupation project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We see in the Religious Authority’s statement a reaffirmation of the Arab and Islamic affiliation of the Druze Unitarians, and a reminder of their history rich with sacrifices in preserving this affiliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the Syrian Future Movement reiterates that a unifying national discourse is the only way to protect the Syrian social fabric from attempts at infiltration and division, and that any statements that could harm this fabric or incite discord must be met with firm resistance, following the resolute stance taken by the religious authority in the Golan Heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Syrian Future Movement notes that the authority emphasized that “the Druze faith is too sacred and elevated to be dragged into the political arena,” and that it should not be used as a tool to serve the agendas of states or fulfill their ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We see in this position a confirmation that Syrian identity is inclusive, and that any attempt to separate any component from its national identity is an attempt to fragment the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also note that the authority affirmed its commitment to the Arab and Islamic affiliation of the Druze, recalling their history of sacrifices in preserving this affiliation. We see in this affirmation a clear message that the Druze are an integral part of the Arab and Islamic fabric of Syria, and that any attempt to separate them from this affiliation is an attempt to falsify history and the identity of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, we appreciate the statement’s concluding call for the people of Suwaida and the entire country to “exercise responsibility and restraint before issuing statements and judgments,” its warning against “the dangers of sedition,” and its emphasis on “the necessity of preserving unity and the sanctity of life.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this context, the Syrian Future Movement reiterates its consistent positions, published on its official website, which affirm the priority of national unity and reject any attempts to divide Syria or undermine its social fabric:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Based on its national responsibility, the Syrian Future Movement recommends the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Syrian Future Movement appreciates the position of the religious authority in the Golan Heights, seeing it as an embodiment of national awareness and religious responsibility in confronting attempts to exploit faith for foreign political purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It reiterates that Syria, in its unity and diversity, has been and will remain resilient against projects of division and discord, and that its protection is the responsibility of all its citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Syrian Future Movement affirms that any statements that undermine national unity or serve the occupation, regardless of their source, are unacceptable, and that the Syrian people, in all their diversity, are committed to building their modern state on the foundations of equal citizenship and social justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Syrian Future Movement will remain a supporter of all that strengthens national unity and civil peace, a critic of all that threatens the social fabric, and a monitor of all that is accomplished on the ground, striving for a new Syria where justice and love prevail, and where the dignity of all citizens is protected without discrimination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Statement of the religious authority in the Golan and what it means for the Arab and Islamic identity of the Druze monotheists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":67468,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[179],"tags":[4706],"class_list":["post-67470","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-political-office-en","tag-press-release"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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