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Arab News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
MWL chief, Uzbek Islamic leader meet in Makkah
MAKKAH: Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa recently received Firdavs Abdukhalikov, president of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, and his delegation in Makkah. Al-Issa highlighted the center's vital role in promoting Islamic civilization, addressing misunderstandings, and combating negative stereotypes, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. Abdukhalikov, on behalf of Uzbekistan, expressed pride and appreciation for the league's efforts in the Islamic community and its esteemed international standing. He also praised Al-Issa's representation of Muslims during his speech at the UN's inaugural International Day to Combat Islamophobia, held at the General Assembly's invitation. Also in Makkah, Al-Issa met Mohammed Samir Al-Naqshbandi, Iraq's consul general in Saudi Arabia, who paid a farewell visit at the end of his term.
Arab News
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
MWL introduces updated strategy and framework
MAKKAH: Muslim World League Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa presided over the inauguration of the league's enhanced strategic plan and updated governance framework. The event, held at the league's headquarters in Makkah, was attended by prominent Islamic figures, according to a recent report. This comprehensive modernization initiative reflects the league's commitment to adapting to the evolving global landscape and expanding the scope of its mission. The plan particularly emphasizes expanding international programs to promote the 'Charter of Makkah' and the 'Charter for Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects.' Al-Issa said the initiative advances the league's vision, mission, goals, and values through a forward-looking strategy and governance model. He also reaffirmed that the league's founding principles, as set out in its statutes, remain steadfast and continue to guide its efforts to develop and modernize in service of the global Muslim community.
Arab News
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Muslim World League condemns Israeli attacks on civilians in Gaza, West Bank
RIYADH: The Muslim World League on Saturday strongly condemned recent Israeli attacks on civilian shelters and ongoing violence against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The MWL has described the actions as part of a wider pattern of settler aggression carried out with impunity under the protection of the Israeli occupation forces, the SPA added. The MWL's Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, who also chairs the Organization of Muslim Scholars, denounced in a statement issued by the MWL's General Secretariat what he called 'heinous crimes' committed against unarmed civilians, including recent attacks by settlers on the village of Kafr Malik, east of Ramallah. He added that the 'brutal assaults' were a 'blatant violation of all human values as well as international laws and norms.' He urged the international community to uphold its legal and moral responsibilities and take decisive action against what he described as the occupation government's ongoing disregard for the rights and dignity of the Palestinian people. Al-Issa also called for the immediate activation of international mechanisms to halt the violence and ensure accountability for those responsible for what he termed 'horrific massacres.' His comments came after Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Friday condemning the violence, denouncing 'the continued violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers, under the protection of the occupation forces, against Palestinian civilians, including the attacks in the village of Kafr Malik.'
Arab News
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Henry Jackson Society hosts talks with secretary-general of the Muslim World League in London
RIYADH: The Henry Jackson Society hosted a dialogue with Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, secretary-general and chairman of the Muslim World League, at its headquarters in London. The meeting touched on Islam's message of dialogue, promoting understanding and coexistence among countries and peoples, particularly among the diverse communities in multicultural societies. Al-Issa commended the British Muslim community for its respect for the law, its commitment to social cohesion, and its active engagement in the United Kingdom. He said that this positive impact has been well documented in reports issued by the Muslim World League and affirmed by senior British officials during official meetings. He noted that the British Muslim community ranks among the four largest in Europe and, more recently, the most prominent among Muslim minorities in Western countries, distinguished not only by its population size but also by its growing presence in senior government positions. The discussion underscored the important influence of a mindful family, quality education, and accountable media in cultivating awareness, reinforcing sound thinking, and combating harmful, misleading, and extremist ideologies. He noted that during a meeting with King Charles at Buckingham Palace, he conveyed the greetings and appreciation of Muslim scholars and intellectuals affiliated with the Muslim World League. Al-Issa commended the British monarch's thoughtful and sincere perspective on Islam, particularly in light of increasing Islamophobia and hostile campaigns driven by ideological extremism. Al-Issa said that Islam is best represented through its message of moderation, conveyed by its leading official institutions. The Muslim World League is the voice of Muslim communities worldwide and was the sponsor of the historic 'Makkah Document' — a pivotal contemporary Islamic charter endorsed by more than 1,200 leading muftis and scholars. At a March 2023 conference in London, British Muslims described the document as a foundational religious charter, reflecting the scholarly consensus of the Islamic world under the MWL umbrella, and carrying profound significance because it was issued from Makkah, the spiritual heart of Islam and home of the Kaaba. The secretary-general of the MWL said in a statement that 'the Organization of Islamic Cooperation serves as a voice for Islam from the standpoint of the Islamic nations.'
Asharq Al-Awsat
09-06-2025
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
MWL Secretary-General Congratulates Saudi Leadership on Successful Hajj
Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa extended on Sunday his congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as to the Saudi people and the entire Islamic nation, on the success of this year's Hajj. He said the pilgrimage was marked by security and seamless service integration. On behalf of all MWL agencies, Al-Issa praised the generous care and exceptional attention provided to the pilgrims. He highlighted the outstanding organization, smooth movement between the holy sites, and the unwavering commitment to ensuring pilgrims' comfort, allowing them to perform their rituals with ease and tranquility.
