Bahrain’s scholars call for supplication sessions for Sheikh Isa Qassim’s health

Bahrain’s religious scholars or the Ulama called on Bahrainis to take part in supplication sessions for the health of Sheikh Isa Qassim.

The Ulama asked that the gatherings be organized in a number of locations including mosques and privet homes.

Sheikh Qassim, Bahrain’s highest religious authority, was transferred to hospital on Monday more than a week after being diagnosed with an abdominal hernia.

Manama revoked his citizenship last summer and he has lived under ‘siege’ in Bahrain’s northwestern village of Diraz ever since.

The 80-year old cleric is a leading voice in Bahrain’s pro-democracy movement, demanding political and social reforms in Bahrain.