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(AFP) — The new Libya to emerge after the ouster of Moamer Kadhafi will be Islamic in character and should be governed in accordance with sharia, or Islamic law, a prayer leader said in Tripoli today.

Speaking to thousands of worshippers attending weekly Muslim prayers in Martyrs’ Square, formerly known as Green Square, Sheikh Abdel Ghani Abu Ghrass said “we must underline the Islamic character of the new Libyan state.”

He added the future Libya “should be governed in conformity with sharia.”

Abu Ghrass also called for preserving national unity, which he said “is an important element for the success of the revolution, which faces numerous challenges.”

He also called for regulation on the bearing of arms and for fighters to be integrated into the security forces.