Ahmad 
The London-based “Al-Arab” newspaper reported that the dismissed Mufti, Al-Sadiq Al-Ghariani, is facing increasing isolation in the Libyan arena, as he no longer has sufficient influence to mobilize the Libyan street.
The newspaper reported details that Al-Ghariani has adopted a hardline discourse as a method to attract public opinion, adopting positions that provoke moderate Arab countries and governments that disagree with his political and religious orientations, as his statements have contributed to deepening divisions among Libyans.
The newspaper also hinted at Al-Ghariani’s involvement in supporting movements that many consider to be takfiri, and his support for groups that international governments classify as terrorist.
In this context, Al-Ghariani played a prominent role in supporting the Turkish military intervention in Libya and facilitating the transfer of mercenaries to the west of the country, which increased local and international tensions.
The report concluded that Al-Ghariani stood firmly against efforts aimed at achieving national reconciliation and unifying the military institution in Libya.
Al-Sadiq al-Ghariani has held the position of Mufti of Libya since February 2012. He was dismissed after he used his position to call on people to vote or not to vote for certain parties. Some of his fatwas were interference in state affairs and politics. Al-Ghariani issued several fatwas that sparked controversy, including his prohibition of demonstrations in Benghazi and imposing his own visions in writing the new constitution for Libya after the February 17 revolution, which made some consider him a threat to the civil state.
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