Malaysian Youth Vital To Global Islamic Discourse
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian youth are emerging as vital contributors to global Islamic discourse through moderate da'wah, informed advocacy, and ethical cultural diplomacy, said Yemen's Ambassador to Malaysia, Dr Adel Mohamed Ali BaHamid.
He commended Malaysia as a unique moral voice in international Islamic affairs, citing its firm stance on Palestine, regional diplomatic leadership, and the values embedded in the MADANI framework, adding that the nation's youth are well-positioned to carry this legacy forward.
'They serve as a bridge between the Arab world and Southeast Asia—and indeed the entire world.
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'They are the solid foundations of the unity of this beautiful country, they underpin the social harmony of Malaysia itself: a multicultural, multi-religious, multi-ethnic society whose strength and beauty lies in its unity.
'Their role is not only nationally significant—it may well be essential for the cohesion of the broader Muslim world,' he wrote in an article titled Muslim Youth and Ethical Diplomacy in an Era of Transformation.
Adel Mohamed urged Muslim youth, especially in Malaysia, to move beyond passive consumption of media narratives and emerge as agents of ethical change.
He said that the Muslim world today is grappling with crises that are not only geopolitical but fundamentally moral in nature, with communities in Gaza, Syria, Sudan, and Yemen enduring immense suffering due to prolonged conflict, marginalisation, and failed leadership.
'These are not isolated tragedies, but reflections of a deeper crisis in justice, leadership, and unity across the ummah,' he said.
Adel Mohamed emphasised that true humanitarian diplomacy must go beyond the delivery of aid and relief and must instead serve to protect dignity, confront injustice, and build ethical frameworks within international relations.
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