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Lebanese Shiite scholar: Hezbollah brought 'destruction' and 'hatred' to Lebanon

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A prominent Lebanese Shiite scholar, Sheikh Muhammad al-Fu'ani, criticized Hezbollah, stating it has brought "destruction" and "hatred" to Lebanon.
  • Fu'ani, living in exile, accused Iran of "brainwashing" people to support the organization, leading to loss of life and livelihoods.
  • He expressed optimism about Hezbollah disarming, drawing a parallel to the aftermath of President Ahmed al-Sharaa's actions against Bashar al-Assad.

Sheikh Muhammad al-Fu'ani, a notable Lebanese Shiite scholar and critic of Hezbollah, asserted that the organization has inflicted "destruction" upon Lebanon and made the country an "object of hatred and disgust." In an interview with N12 News, Fu'ani, who resides in exile, accused Iran of manipulating individuals through "brainwashing" to foster support for the group.

Hezbollah claims to be religious and preaches modesty and morality, but its interior is not pure.

— Sheikh Muhammad al-Fu'aniThe scholar's criticism of Hezbollah's internal conduct.

Fu'ani detailed the consequences of this support, stating that Iran "made them fight, made their children die. Their livelihoods were lost, their dreams shattered, and their memories forgotten." He characterized a segment of the Shia population as "mercenaries" ready to abandon Hezbollah, while another group, he claimed, has been deceived and "brainwashed by the hands of Iran to believe in a fantasy of religious domination in the region."

He has brought destruction to Lebanon, and made us the object of hatred and disgust.

— Sheikh Muhammad al-Fu'aniThe scholar's assessment of Hezbollah's impact on Lebanon.

He described Hezbollah's current situation as precarious due to significant losses in recent years. Fu'ani suggested that those who have lost loved ones or livelihoods harbor resentment towards the group. He also noted that many are anticipating the eventual depletion of funding for Hezbollah, which would lead to a loss of salaries and a potential turning of the population against the organization.

Iran brainwashed people into supporting the terrorist organization.

— Sheikh Muhammad al-Fu'aniThe scholar's accusation regarding Iran's influence on Hezbollah supporters.

When questioned about the possibility of Hezbollah disarming, Fu'ani conveyed optimism. He referenced the successful actions of President Ahmed al-Sharaa in overthrowing Bashar al-Assad, suggesting a similar outcome for Hezbollah. "The Radwan force, militias from Iraq, Assad's Syrian army, and all the mercenaries from Pakistan and Afghanistan, in one moment fled the holy places," he stated, implying Hezbollah would eventually be forced to leave Lebanon.

Iran made them fight, made their children die. Their livelihoods were lost, their dreams shattered, and their memories forgotten.

— Sheikh Muhammad al-Fu'aniThe scholar's description of the consequences for those supporting Hezbollah.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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