Muslim World League chief meets Afghan ministers to discuss Islamic unity and extremism
KABUL — Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and President of the Association of Muslim Scholars, held high-level meetings with Afghan ministers in Kabul this week, focusing on strengthening Islamic solidarity, confronting extremism, and promoting the true image of Islam.
During a meeting at the Presidential Palace with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, both sides discussed the importance of clarifying the values of Islam based on the Quran and Sunnah, and the impact of these values on individual and communal behavior among Muslims.
The discussions highlighted the significance of promoting tolerance, wisdom, and constructive dialogue.
The talks also referenced the key messages of the Makkah Declaration and the Document on Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought, both initiatives led by the Muslim World League. These documents underline the importance of intra-faith unity and mutual understanding.
The role of the Islamic Fiqh Council, one of the oldest and most prominent scholarly institutions affiliated with the League, was also praised for bringing together senior Islamic scholars and muftis from across the Muslim world.The meeting further addressed the growing challenge posed by entrenched cultural customs that contradict Islamic teachings in some communities, emphasizing the need to raise awareness using wisdom and respectful discourse.Dr. Al-Issa also met Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani at Shaharsinar Palace, where they reviewed Afghanistan's ongoing efforts to combat terrorist organizations.Both parties affirmed the grave consequences of division and discord within the Muslim world, and stressed the importance of unity and cohesion in preserving the reputation and strength of Islam.
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