Dear readers, since the day when the FIFA World Cup was approaching in Qatar was approaching, the Western media intensified their offensive attitude against Qatar and started spreading propaganda against them very quickly. It was said that Qatar commits widespread human rights violations and the conditions of migrant workers living there are not good.

There are issues in every country, and there is no doubt that there are issues in Qatar as well, but it is not understandable to target Qatar with such frequency and throw things off before the World Cup is held.

Even in the countries where the World Cup or other major sports events have been held before, we know that those countries also have issues.

It is clear that there is a dictatorship in Africa and no other country violates human rights as much as reported in Africa. In the same way, there are entire mafias, gang wars and drug cartels in the countries of North America, but sports events are also organised there. Similarly, the example of China and Russia is also in front of you.

Sports are not usually criticised because of problems in other countries, but this is the first time that sports are being used for politics.

I commend the Government of Qatar for responding strongly to all the propaganda and ensuring that the event is held. Along with this, the way today’s inauguration event was organised and the message of the Quran was conveyed to the whole world through a disabled motivational speaker who is also a reciter of the Quran was something absolutely remarkable. On the other hand, it was very biased that BBC and ITV did not telecast the opening ceremony. This behaviour is regrettable and incomprehensible; why was this done despite the presence of media teams in Qatar?

These tactics show that if there is such an activity in an Islamic country, they will not tolerate it. I also pay tribute to the Government of Qatar for allocating prayer spaces inside the stadium, organising dawah and tabligh programs and setting up stalls. Perfumes and gifts were arranged for the guests who came to the function. All this is a very positive step and is commendable.

The way Qatar has respected its Islamic traditions in hosting the Football World Cup is an example for all Islamic countries!! A gift of perfume to all spectators at their seats in the stadium.

Qatar called the whole Western world and banned alcohol, banned inappropriate clothing, and five times the sound of adhan is echoed around the stadiums.

Through this mega event, not only is a wonderful impression of Qatar emerging all over the world, but Qatar is also performing the duty of dawah through this medium. It shows that forcefully suppressing Islam does not matter as it emerges in new ways and means. On the other hand, those who claim freedom of speech want to impose their ideas on others, but they do not tolerate anyone else’s ideas, traditions and culture.