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المملكة: Al-Issa b"Davos"The Mecca Document highlighted the importance of civilizational dialogue


Choose 2026 Secretary General of Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, to deliver the closing speech for religious and intellectual participation.

During his speech, His Eminence focused on a number of successful initiatives, programs and experiences in the work of the Muslim World League around the world.

He reviewed prominent models that had a tangible positive impact, among them: the Which was welcomed and supported by the United Nations at its headquarters in New York, entitled "Building bridges of understanding and cooperation between East and West"which represented the first comprehensive international initiative with executive programs to correct the concepts of the inevitability of clash and civilizational conflict, which were among the most prominent causes of hate practices and their dangerous consequences.

Islamic Vision

He stressed that Islam – although it is originally a monotheistic faith – is a comprehensive legislation within an ethical framework that views the human being as a dignified being and responsible for all his words, actions and choices, noting that his teachings confirm that justice is a basic value for ensuring social stability and protecting human dignity and rights, without any discrimination based on race or affiliation. Religious.

He explained that mercy is present in the depth of the Islamic vision as a central human value that guides dealing with humans and differences in a balanced moral manner. He emphasized with examples that Islam calls for peace and tolerance as a basis for normal human relations, as it views coexistence as the origin and not the exception.

Common humanitarian principles

He said: "From this standpoint, Islam coincides with the common humanitarian principles adopted by the contemporary world, as in the Charter of the United Nations and the international laws, customs and principles that emerged from it, which focus on preserving human dignity, controlling relations and refining behaviour, which is what Islam expressed in the principle: (perfecting good morals)."

He explained that the Muslim World League worked to bridge the relationship between the various Islamic sects, and to clarify the Islamic civilizational view in dealing with our world with its religious, ethnic, and cultural diversity, in addition to a number of important issues. Such as family, education, environment, citizenship and coexistence, through (the Mecca Document), which was approved by more than (1,200) muftis and scholars in Mecca, and then approved by the (57) countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in addition to (the Document on Building Bridges between Islamic Sects), as large numbers of imams around the world are being trained on the contents of these two documents.

The Mecca Document

He stated that (The Mecca Document) affirmed that Muslims are an active part of this world with its civilizational interaction, seeking to communicate with all its components to achieve the benefit of humanity, and that differences in beliefs, religions and sects are a universal inevitability, and that human beings are equal in their humanity and belong to a single origin.

He pointed out that the document highlighted the importance of civilizational dialogue; As the best way to understand a diverse world, identify commonalities, and overcome obstacles to coexistence, it also affirmed the innocence of religions and sects from the errors or crimes of their adherents or those who impersonate them, and the inadmissibility of linking religion to those errors or crimes.

He concluded by emphasizing the importance of global solidarity among all peace-loving institutions; To enhance friendship and cooperation between nations and peoples, through effective joint initiatives and programs whose impact can be measured and developed in a sustainable manner.

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