MWL CHIEF STRESSES TO PROJECT COMMONALITIES AMONG CIVILIZATIONS
Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, Secretary General, Muslim World League (MWL) has said that dialogue and research bridge the gaps and it is the ultimate solution to the misunderstandings that have been associated to Islam.
While delivering a presidential speech at the closing ceremony in a conference held at the International Islamic University on the topic of Islamophobia, Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa said that the problem of Islamophobia is based on inaccurate and false information about Islam.
MWL Chief has said that commonalities have always given peace to world while conflicts brought devastation, therefore, we must work to bring closer the civilizations though the attribute of commonalities instead of magnifying the differences.
“ It is our responsibility to counter ignorance with wisdom and this is also the history of Islam” said MWL Chief.
Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim said that the debate on Islamophobia has been going on for more than a century, the gap between Islam and West widened as a result of some events in history.
He said that the Muslim World League is working together with research institutes in the West that are working to bridge the gap between Muslim world and west.
He said that our Muslim World League is working to solve these misunderstandings and many Pakistanis are doing very important work in this organization. Dr. Muhammad said that the solution to the problem of Islamophobia is possible through prudence, humility and goodness.
Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, Secretary General, Muslim World League (MWL) also delivered the sermon and led the Friday prayer at Faisal Masjid.
The Friday prayer, led by MWL Chief was also attended by Saudi ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed al-Malki, diplomats of various Muslim countries, ministers, renowned journalist and famous new anchor Adil Abbasi, Rector IIU Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, President IIU Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, Vice Presidents and other officials of the university.
In the Friday sermon, he said that Islam is a religion of mercy and we have to send the message of peace in the light of the teachings of our Holy Prophet (PBUH) across the world. He stressed to adopt justice and fairness.
He said that success lies in respect for humanity, moderation and patience. He said that Muslims are like a single body. Talking about the recent flood episode in Pakistan, he said MWL and Saudi Arabia are among top ranks in helping flood victims.
After the Friday prayer, Dr. Muhammad also visited the Shariah and Dawah Academy of IIUI where he was given a detailed briefing regarding the work of the constituent units of university. He appreciated the DAWAH academy for its decades-long services to the Muslim societies.
Expressing his views, the Rector of the International Islamic University, Dr. Masoom Yasinzai said that Islam teaches love for humanity, there is no such thing as hatred in Islamic teachings. He said that MWL and Muslim universities together can do wonders to curb the issue of Islamophobia. He stressed that it is the need of hour to convey the real face and true teachings of Islam across the world.
On this occasion, he also announced the awarding of an honorary degree to Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa for his services, while in recognition of his services, MWL Chief was also honored with IIUI’s peace award on the occasion.
President IIUI, Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, said in his address that Islamophobia is actually the name of propagation of hatred on the basis of faith, social and political differences whose effects on societies were discussed in the articles of this conference.
On this occasion, IIUI President gave a detailed introduction to the university and thanked the Saudi government for its support in its development since its inception.
He said that separate faculties for Computing and Education have also been established in this semester. He also briefed the participants about the new strategic plan for the progress of the university and its goals. Earlier, Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, head of Islamic Research Institute of IIUI informed the participants about the aims and objectives of the conference.