An Islamic organisation, Harakatul Islamiyyah, has criticised what it described as the silence and disunity within the global Muslim community over the worsening crisis in Palestine, urging the Federal Government to adopt a firmer diplomatic position against Israel.

The group’s leader, AbdulRazzaq AbdulWahab Al-Amin Aladodo, made the call in a statement on Friday to commemorate the 2026 Quds Day, warning that continued inaction by Muslim nations has contributed to the prolonged suffering in Gaza and other Palestinian territories.

He said Quds Day remains a significant moment for Muslims worldwide to reflect on the importance of Masjid Al-Aqsa, which he described as Islam’s third holiest site and a symbol of both spiritual and political relevance.

According to Aladodo, the Palestinian crisis dates back to 1948 with the creation of Israel, which he noted led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and the takeover of key holy sites in Jerusalem.

“The persistent agony of the Palestinians and the desecration of Masjid Al-Aqsa are clear indications of injustice in the global order,” he said, adding that recent developments in the Middle East have further deepened tensions.

He pointed to the October 7, 2023 হামাস attacks as a major turning point, noting that the aftermath has intensified hostilities across the region, including rising tensions involving Iran.

“There is a clear connection between ongoing military confrontations in the Middle East and the longstanding Palestinian struggle, which must not be sidelined,” Aladodo stated.

The cleric commended Iran’s involvement in the region, contrasting it with what he described as the failures of past Arab coalitions, particularly during the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.

On Nigeria’s response, he urged the government to move beyond calls for ceasefire and take a clear position.

“It amounts to tokenism to merely call for cessation of hostilities when the aggressors are well known,” he said.

Aladodo further called on Nigeria to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over alleged human rights violations in Gaza and restrictions on worship at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

He also appealed to Muslim countries to put aside internal divisions and prioritise humanitarian assistance for Palestinians affected by the ongoing crisis.

“The current crisis in the Middle East must not remove the Palestinian question from global focus,” he added.

The group equally urged Gulf nations to review foreign military presence in the region and called for renewed efforts to resolve disputes within the Muslim world, warning that disunity continues to weaken collective influence.

It also criticised diplomatic engagements between some Arab countries and Israel, describing such agreements as harmful to the Palestinian cause.

In a related Quds Day message, Saad Muhommadtohir Olawale called on Muslim leaders and faithful to reflect on internal challenges and recommit to the teachings of Islam.

He attributed many of the crises facing the Muslim world to a departure from divine guidance, stressing that lasting peace can only be achieved through faith and righteous living.

“It is painful that many Muslims now practice Islam partially—upholding identity without discipline or observing rituals without justice,” he said.

Olawale linked the conflicts in Palestine and across the Middle East to both external aggression and internal disunity, while also condemning what he described as double standards in global politics.

He warned that rising insecurity, economic hardship and social instability are consequences of moral decline and weak leadership.

Calling for renewed commitment to justice, ethical governance and religious values, he urged Muslims to use Quds Day as an opportunity for reflection and reform.

“If the Ummah seeks restoration and honour, it must return fully to divine guidance, which remains the only path to peace and success,” he said.

The message concluded with prayers for unity, strength and lasting peace across the Muslim world.