Activists have urged Muslim football fans in Qatar to show respect, love, and support for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during Morocco’s semi-final game against France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.
Activists have called on football fans to pay their respects to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during France and Morocco’s semi-final match on Wednesday, which will be attended by French President Emmanuel Macron.#Morocco #France #macron #worldcup pic.twitter.com/8wlRptKUAI
— Islam Channel (@Islamchannel) December 13, 2022
“I hope to hear from the Moroccan fans in the France and Morocco match prayers upon the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, as they shake the stands,” Palestinian influencer Mahmoud Al Hasanat said on Twitter, Doha News reported.
Making history in this tournament, Morocco is facing France in a decisive semi-final today.
As defending champions France are looking to reach the final for the second time in a row, Morocco are hoping to secure a spot in the final, breaking another world cup record.
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Many have supported the move, with some hoping for the instance to occur in a bid to show respect to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) amid rising Islamophobia.
I hope all the Muslim fans at the Morocco vs France game chant “Allahu Akbar” and sent salawaat on the Prophet PBUH. Imagine the scenes as France gets rattled while Morocco homes the energy 🇲🇦 #FIFAWorldCup #MoroccoVsFrance
— Usama (@usthegoose) December 13, 2022