Muqtada Sadr Quotations

We condemn what some people are doing regarding the beheading of prisoners, and it is illegal according to Islamic law, ... Anybody doing this is a criminal, and we will punish him according to Islamic law.

We condemn the view that the (US-led) occupation's existence is beneficial for the Iraqi people because if it ended, there would be sectarian war as if sectarian war has not already begun.

We condemn the view that the (U.S.-led) occupation's existence is beneficial for the Iraqi people because if it ended, there would be sectarian war - as if sectarian war has not already begun.

I hope this is the beginning of an Islamic awakening and that it will lead to Islam's triumph in other countries.

I urge the believers not to attack innocent civilians and not to fall for American plots that aim to divide us, ... We are passing through a critical period and a political process.

I urge the believers not to attack innocent civilians and not to fall for American plots that aim to divide us, ... We are passing through a critical period and a political process.

This is a result of the inadequate performance of the interior and defence ministers which has caused such a loss of life. They should stand in front of the national assembly and be questioned. If it is proven that they have failed to fulfil their responsibilities, they should be dismissed and stand trial.

We have noticed that the coalition has pulled back,

I hold the occupying forces responsible for orchestrating this event.

political process which had been led by occupiers and their collaborators.