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See - Sada Elbalad
07-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Intra-Islamic Dialogue.. Seminar at America International Arabic Book Fair
Mohamed Mandour The Muslim Council of Elders hosted a pivotal seminar titled 'Intra-Islamic Dialogue: A Reading of the Call for the People of Qiblah.' The event featured Imam Mohammad Mardini, Imam and Director of the American Muslim Center in Dearborn, and Imam Ahmad Sobhi Mustafa, a Kansas City-based researcher and member of the Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism. Both speakers offered profound reflections on the urgent need to foster Islamic unity in the face of polarization and divisive rhetoric. The seminar built on the outcomes of the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference—organized by the Muslim Council of Elders in collaboration with Al-Azhar and the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in the Kingdom of Bahrain in February 2025. It highlighted the 'Call for the People of Qiblah' as a charter for unity and solidarity among Islamic schools of thought, offering a constructive pathway for mutual understanding across the Muslim world. In his remarks, Imam Mohammad Mardini emphasized that Dearborn stands as a living example of Islamic unity and a practical embodiment of the principles outlined in the Call for the People of Qiblah declaration. He stated: 'In Dearborn, we embody the Call for the People of Qiblah by uniting Muslims from all backgrounds under one shared faith, as Allah commands in the Quran: 'And hold fast to the rope of Allah, all of you, and do not be divided.' For over four decades, we have built a community where all are welcomed in our mosques, without distinction. This charter has inspired us to confront the sectarian rhetoric promoted by some media platforms by launching dialogue-based initiatives and organizing joint religious activities that foster coexistence, reflect the true spirit of Islam, and offer a model that can inspire communities across the Muslim world.' For his part, Imam Ahmad Sobhi Mustafa underscored the global relevance of the Call for the People of Qiblah declaration in countering extremism and fostering cooperation across diverse communities, particularly in culturally and ethnically pluralistic societies like the United States. He remarked: 'The Call for the People of Qiblah, launched by His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, reminds us that our shared qiblah is a symbol of our unity, despite our differences. Allah intended diversity to be a source of enrichment, not division. Here in America—where stereotypes and political divides persist—we must engage one another directly, moving beyond preconceived perceptions. The charter calls on us to reject extremism and engage in dialogue, grounded in the Prophet's saying: 'Whoever prays our prayer, faces our qiblah in prayer, and eats our slaughtered animals is a Muslim.' Through conferences and joint forums, we can present a unified image of Islam and fulfill our role in building bridges and countering all manifestations of division.' The seminar also underscored the vital role of media and cultural exchange in promoting Islamic unity and encouraged grassroots initiatives inspired by the Call for the People of Qiblah charter. Participants called for the establishment of inclusive platforms and community initiatives that deepen shared awareness and strengthen bonds among Muslims. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
See - Sada Elbalad
08-03-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
GCC Ministerial Council Commends Bahrain's Hosting of Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference
Mohamed Mandour The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in its 163rd session, held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, commended the Kingdom of Bahrain for hosting the inaugural edition of the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference in February 2024. The event was held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, and was attended by His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, along with more than 400 scholars and intellectuals representing various Islamic schools of thought and sects. Article 47 of the final statement of the meeting underscored the Ministerial Council's appreciation for Bahrain's hosting of the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference under the theme 'One Nation, One Shared Destiny.' The conference aimed to foster unity, reject division and discord, uphold the noble values of Islam, and strengthen solidarity and rapprochement among Islamic schools of thought. The conference, organized jointly by Al-Azhar, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Muslim Council of Elders, culminated in the launch of the 'Call for the People of Qiblah' Charter—a comprehensive declaration aimed at fostering dialogue and mutual understanding among all Islamic sects and schools of thought. This landmark document reaffirms the unity of the Muslim Ummah and the importance of collective efforts in addressing contemporary challenges.
