Influential Sunni Cleric Calls For Jihad In Syria

Egyptian Cleric Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, chairman of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, gives a speech during Friday prayers, before a protest against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, at Al Azhar mosque in old Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 28, 2012. Voice of America

Syria Conflict: Cleric Qaradawi Urges Sunnis To Join Rebels -- BBC

An influential cleric has called on Sunni Muslims from around the Middle East to go to Syria to join the battle against President Bashar al-Assad.

Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian Islamist based in Qatar, told a rally in Doha that every Sunni capable of fighting should support the rebels.

He also claimed Iran and the Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah, Mr Assad's main allies, wanted to exterminate Sunnis.

His call came as fighting continued for the control of the key town of Qusair.

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Update #1: Leading Sunni Muslim cleric calls for "jihad" in Syria -- Reuters
Update #2: Leading Sunni Cleric Calls for Holy War in Syria -- Voice of America

My Comment: When the region's top religious leaders call for war .... and are listened to .... that is when you know that any prospects for peace in Syria are "down the toilet".