Islamabad, October 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):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 and its impact on relations between Islamic and 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.
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Mufti Abdul Shakoor said on the occasion that the International Islamic University is creating ambassadors of Pakistan around the world. “I salute the services of the teachers and students of the International Islamic University” he said. He added that IIUI is an institution that presents the bright face of Pakistan.
He said that Islam is a religion that prevents hatred, bigotry, terrorism, extremism and hypocrisy. He said that organizations like the Muslim World League, which present the true face of Islam, are very important in this era of global village. “Every Muslim youth has to become a contributor to end the propaganda against Islam and this is possible through knowledge and reason only” he opined.
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 honoured 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.
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