Special Report
Islamabad: 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. The conference titled “Islamophobia & its impact on relations between Islamic & Western civilizations” organized by Islamic Research Institute (IRI) in collaborations with Muslim World League, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , Faculty of Shariah and Law and Faculty of Usuluddin of IIUI, was also attended by Saudi ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed al-Malki.
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.
He also hailed the university adding that services of International Islamic University are commendable. Later, he delivered Friday sermon at Faisal Masjid in which 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.
