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See - Sada Elbalad
27-03-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Shihab: Dialogue Is Fundamental Principle Instituted by Islam
Mohamed Mandour Dr. Muhammed Quraish Shihab, member of the Muslim Council of Elders and former Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs, affirmed that dialogue is a fundamental principle instituted by Islam for the welfare of humanity. Allah Almighty calls upon us to cooperate, and true cooperation can only be achieved through mutual understanding. As the Almighty says: 'O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another' (The Quran, 49:13) One of the most important means of achieving this mutual understanding is through dialogue. Moreover, difference and diversity are part of the divine order, as Allah also states: 'And if your Lord had willed, He could have made mankind one community; but they will not cease to differ — Except whom your Lord has given mercy, and for that He created them.' (The Quran, 11:118–119 ) Speaking in the seventh episode of the Ramadan program 'One Ummah', which is broadcast across the Muslim Council of Elders' social media platforms throughout the holy month, His Eminence explained that the diversity willed by Allah is a diversity of variety—not of contradiction. Therefore, dialogue is a key Islamic teaching; it is the effort to understand others and to explain our own perspective without imposing our views on anyone. Dr. Quraish Shihab further emphasized that difference can be a source of mercy and a means of broadening the horizons of the Ummah. In fact, some differences among us may stem from a shared pursuit of truth—such as the differences that exist among scholars on various legal and jurisprudential matters. Accordingly, we must learn to benefit from our diversity and embrace it as a source of strength, not division or conflict. Throughout the month of Ramadan, the Muslim Council of Elders is broadcasting five special programs across its social media platforms as part of its media strategy to promote and reinforce the values of dialogue, peace, tolerance, and coexistence. These programs are: 'Al-Imam Al-Tayeb', 'One Ummah', 'Humanitarian Values with the Elders', 'The Month of Harmonious Coexistence', and 'Our Ethics'. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
See - Sada Elbalad
13-03-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Sano: Contemporary Challenges Require Unity of Muslim Ummah and Its Reconciliation
Mohamed Mandour Dr. Qutb Mustapha Sano, member of the Muslim Council of Elders, former Minister of Religious Affairs, Minister of International Cooperation, former Diplomatic Advisor to the President of Guinea, and Secretary-General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy in Jeddah, stressed the importance of uniting the Muslim Ummah and reconciling its people in the face of contemporary challenges that seek to divide them and impose a specific culture. In the third episode of the "One Ummah" program, which airs on the Muslim Council of Elders' social media platforms throughout Ramadan, He stated that the Muslim Ummah is confronting numerous intellectual, social, political, and economic challenges. These require unified efforts to overcome. This can be achieved by raising generations capable of turning these challenges into opportunities and using modern technologies positively and beneficially for the Ummah. The member of the Muslim Council of Elders further explained that unity within the Ummah is also about distancing itself from extremism and radicalism and upholding the values of mutual understanding and coexistence. This was the main focus of the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, held in Bahrain last February, which called for the unity of the Ummah based on the shared belief that those who pray our prayer, face our Qiblah, and consume our halal food are indeed Muslims. Dr. Qutb Sano urged the members of the Ummah to move beyond past historical conflicts in which current and future generations were not involved, citing Allah's words: "That was a community that had already gone before. For them is what they earned and for you is what you have earned. And you will not be accountable for what they have done." (The Quran, 2:141). This, he emphasized, is crucial for the Ummah to restore its unity, leadership, and distinctiveness.
See - Sada Elbalad
01-03-2025
- General
- See - Sada Elbalad
'Al Imam Al Tayeb', 'One Ummah', 'Human Values with Elders', 'Month of Harmonious Coexistence' - programs by MCE during Ramadan
Mohamed Mandour During the holy month of Ramadan, the social media accounts of the Muslim Council of Elders will showcase five Ramadan-themed programs: "Al-Imam Al-Tayeb," "One Ummah," "Human Values with the Elders," "Month of Harmonious Coexistence," and "Our Ethics." These programs are integral to the Muslim Council of Elders' media strategy, aimed at leveraging every available platform to foster dialogue, peace, tolerance, and coexistence. The program "Al-Imam Al-Tayeb" hosts His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders. In this series, His Eminence delves into the Most Beautiful Names of Allah, exploring their meanings, the significance of understanding them, and their impact on a believer's behavior and interactions with others. Building on the significance of dialogue for unity among all components of the Muslim Ummah and following the outcomes of the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference hosted in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the program "One Ummah" has been launched by the Muslim Council of Elders. The conference, attended by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, saw participation from over 400 scholars and thinkers from various Islamic schools of thought. It resulted in the release of 'The Call of the People of Qiblah' charter. The program "One Ummah" emphasizes the importance of dialogue, coexistence strategies among all components of the Ummah, the role of academic institutions and youth in advancing Islamic dialogue, and the challenges that such dialogue faces. The program "Human Values with the Elders," now in its third consecutive year, continues to explore the noble human values outlined in the Document on Human Fraternity. These include cooperation, human solidarity, dignity, peace, coexistence, justice, and equality. The program highlights their vital role in enhancing human life, fostering peace and harmony, and building cohesive and interconnected societies. The program "Month of Harmonious Coexistence" delves into a variety of human values that are especially pertinent during the holy month of Ramadan. It features episodes that focus on the values of coexistence and tolerance, covering topics such as the jurisprudence of differing opinions, the etiquette of dialogue, managing differences, viewing differences as divine mercy, and utilizing diversity and differences to benefit the community and build nations, among other foundational human values that promote coexistence. For the first time, in recognition of the critical role of ethics and education in shaping effective Islamic communities, the Muslim Council of Elders has launched the program "Our Ethics." Inspired by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who said, "I was sent to perfect good character," this program is dedicated to instilling essential ethical values in the youth and future generations. Featured values include speaking kindly to people, assisting those in distress, encouraging good deeds, being a good neighbor, and other moral principles.
