A Muslim group at UCL said the Supreme Leader’s death was ‘martyrdom’ and vowed: ‘This is not the end to resistance’
A Muslim society at a prestigious British university has mourned the death of the Iranian Ayatollah as an “unimaginable loss”.
The Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Society at University College London (UCL) expressed its “sincere condolences” after the of Ali Khamenei, posting a tribute to him alongside a prayer to be recited in his memory.
The society claimed the expression of mourning was not any form of “incitement, endorsement of violence, or unlawful mobilisation”.
The death of the Iranian leader was described as “martyrdom” by the Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Society, with condolences given from “all at UCL ABSoc”.
The group’s “mental health team” went on to describe his death as an “unimaginable loss for the entire Ummah”, or the Muslim world.
It added: “This is not the end to resistance. The Shia in the West must remain aware and ready.”
In a statement, the group said the Ayatollah served a “broadly religious” role to Shia Muslims and was similar to the Catholic Pope.
They added the post was “lawful expression” protected under academic freedom and freedom of expression.
The society said: “Students are entitled both legally and morally to mourn, to speak, and to organise within the law.”
