Muslims rebuild church in solidarity with Christians

Muslim neighbors in Iraq helped rebuild a church that had been destroyed by Daesh militants. In a gesture of solidarity, Iraqi volunteers helped their Christians neighbors, who are still encountering abuse by Daesh, and rebuilt what was once their house of worship. They wanted to prove that Iraq, their home, welcomes people of all faiths, […]

Muslim neighbors in Iraq helped rebuild a church that had been destroyed by Daesh militants.

In a gesture of solidarity, Iraqi volunteers helped their Christians neighbors, who are still encountering abuse by Daesh, and rebuilt what was once their house of worship.

They wanted to prove that Iraq, their home, welcomes people of all faiths, not only Sunni Muslims.

Mosul residents wanted to show their Christian peers that this city (Mosul) “is your as it’s ours,” and that their religious affiliations do not matter, rather their strength lies in those differences.

While occupying Mosul, Daesh desecrated Christian churches, ancient texts and statues.

The extremists degraded one of the smallest and oldest Christian communities in the world. (Arab News)