Islam Times - Iraq Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki wants unified Mosques

Islam Times - Iraq Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said in a statement release by his press office that he wished to establish a unified Friday prayer, where both Sunni and Shia Muslims would be able to come together to pray, as to blur sectarian line and reinforce national unity.

"We wish to gather all Muslims under one roof. We wish to unify al Iraqis beyond sectarian lines.

I call for the establishment of a unified Friday prayer in one of Baghdad big mosques to be held every Friday."

Al-Maliki stresses that at a time when factions and groups are trying to spread sectarian hatred, the state need promote unity and nationalism as to foil such scheme from succeeding.

The Premier called on all "distinguished scholars to carry out their duties, to out-root sectarianism and promote unity."

He added that all Mosques are under the protection of the state.