Abbas’ advisor: Allah chose us to carry out Ribat against our enemies
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas' Advisor on Religious Affairs and Islamic Relations Mahmoud Al-Habbash: "Praise Allah for the benevolence of Ribat (i.e., religious conflict over land claimed to be Islamic) in the land of Ribat. Praise Allah Who chose us and honored us to carry out Ribat in Jerusalem and its surroundings. Praise Allah Who made us those about whom Prophet [Muhammad] said: ‘A group from my [Islamic] nation will remain that will adhere to the truth and overcome its enemies.' They said: ‘Where are they, Messenger of Allah?' He said: ‘In Jerusalem and its surroundings.'"
[PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas' Advisor on Religious Affairs and Islamic Relations Mahmoud Al-Habbash, YouTube channel, Aug. 12, 2025]