After the success of their campaign during Eid al-Fitr (https://golosislama.com/news.php?id=41570), its organizers called for a repeat this Friday, April 28, before and after Jumua prayers.
It turns out that the simple chanting of the words «Allahu Akbar!» by Muslims is enough to make them perceived as a force and instill fear in Islamophobes, who see it as evidence of Muslims conquering Russia.
At the same time, it should be emphasized that «Allahu Akbar» cannot be qualified as a political slogan or something that contradicts the senseless Russian laws when chanted. It is not «Putin — tyrant» or «No war», but an expression of religious feelings, as if Orthodox Christians started chanting «Christ is risen — truly risen», which they do in general.
It is forbidden by law to organize unauthorized processions, but the procession of people for prayer and afterwards does not fall under this. And at that moment, nothing prevents them from demonstrating their religious feelings.
However, it is clear that laws do not apply in Russia, and the police may respond by acting unlawfully and arresting the chanters. But they will have nothing to charge them with since they are not breaking any laws, so they will even have to release them in that case.
The only thing we do not recommend is for those who have problems with documents, registration, etc. to participate. For others, we do not see any particular risks at this time.
Yes, if this becomes a tradition, Russian deputies in a panic may pass some new idiotic law forbidding the chanting of religious slogans in public places. Well, let them pass it — first, the law won’t be retroactive, and second, let’s see how they position themselves as a country where believers are protected afterwards.
The campaign is effectively covered and coordinated through the channel «Utro Dagestana» https://t.me/utro_dagestan.