Various Islamic scholars and leading figures condemned the recent Sayyidat al-Najāh church massacre in Iraq and confirmed that killing innocent people is completely against Islamic teachings. They also said that Egypt’s security is a line not to be crossed and that Egypt is capable of protecting its citizens from any extremist terrorist group.

Key Words: Dr. Mahmūd Hamdī Zaqzūq – Dr. Muhammad al-Shahāt al-Jindī – Shaykh Shawqī ‘Abd al-Latīf – Shaykh Muhammad Hassān