Russia's influence in world increasing despite sanctions, double standards - chief mufti
UFA. Sept 12 (Interfax) - Russia's authority in the world grows stronger every day, despite the sanctions imposed against it, Talgat Tadzhuddin, head of the Central Muslim Spiritual Directorate of Russia, said in a sermon in honor of the Kurban Bayram holiday at the Lala Tulpan mosque in Ufa on Monday.
"Russia's dignity and authority among the peoples and countries of the world grow and increase every year, despite the sanctions, intrigues and double standards; the good-neighborly relations of friendship and cooperation with Turkey are being restored, ties of mutual understanding and partnership with most countries of the world, including from the Muslim world, are growing stronger. A reliable foundation for further confident development of our country has been laid," the chief mufti said.
"No doubt, it is a result of firm policies and tireless work" done by the country's leader, his followers and associates, he said.
Tadzhuddin also said the development and prosperity of the state largely depends "on the spiritual and moral state of the family." He called on Russians to increase the birth rate and said care for the spiritual and moral upbringing of children and keeping of traditions and continuity of the generations are "the holy duties of parents."
"The family is the initial foundation of all peoples and tribes, countries and states, the whole of mankind and its support. And family means the father, the mother and five children," he said.
The chief mufti said Russia's Muslims and people of the traditional religions represented in the country "will continue making a good contribution to keeping peace, strengthening unity and the might of our great power, Russia."