The Woolf Institute at the University of Cambridge recently hosted Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars. The meeting focused on the provisions of the Charter of Makkah and other international topics. During the interaction, Dr. Al-Issa emphasized the MWL’s dedication to addressing global challenges such as migration, climate change, hate speech, women empowerment, and raising awareness of Islamic teachings among Muslim youths and followers of other faiths.
Dr. Al-Issa highlighted the MWL’s commitment to ongoing dialogue with everyone, maintaining a stance of complete impartiality. He stated, “We do not exclude any aspect of dialogue for those eager to learn the truth.” Dr. Al-Issa reiterated that the MWL steers clear of political meddling, focusing on elucidating the public about the truth of Islam through its extensive network and Islamic scholars who endorsed the Charter of Makkah. These efforts are aimed at disseminating the charter’s message worldwide, especially to those possessing misconceptions or incomplete information about Islam.
The MWL strives, through its impactful initiatives and programs, to foster global peace and enhance harmony among national communities, steering clear of conflicts typical of politics or competing civilizations. Dr. Al-Issa emphasized that the MWL’s comments on political matters stem directly from its fundamental religious values that advocate justice and peace. He cited the substantial global participation in the MWL’s initiative aimed at building bridges between the East and West, welcomed by the United Nations Secretariat and hosted at its headquarters in New York.
The meeting and working dinner hosted by the Woolf Institute at the University of Cambridge provided an important platform for discussing the provisions of the Charter of Makkah and other international topics. Dr. Al-Issa, in his interactions, highlighted the MWL’s commitment to addressing global challenges such as migration, climate change, hate speech, and women empowerment. He emphasized the MWL’s dedication to raising awareness of Islamic teachings among Muslim youths and followers of other faiths.
Dr. Al-Issa reiterated that the MWL maintains a stance of complete impartiality and is open to ongoing dialogue with everyone. He mentioned that anyone who reaches out to the MWL earnestly will find a response, as guided by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. The MWL, through its extensive network and endorsement of the Charter of Makkah by Islamic scholars, aims to disseminate the charter’s message worldwide, especially to those with misconceptions about Islam.
In conclusion, Dr. Al-Issa emphasized the MWL’s focus on fostering global peace and harmony among national communities. He stated that the MWL’s initiatives are aimed at building bridges between the East and West, with substantial global participation and support from the United Nations Secretariat. The MWL’s efforts to elucidate the truth of Islam and advocate for justice and peace are guided by its fundamental religious values, steering clear of political conflicts and competition between civilizations.
