Muslim World League launches global forum for moderate Islam
The Muslim World League (MWL) on Monday will organize an
international conference for moderate Islam under the patronage of King Salman.
Mohammed bin Abdul-Karim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the
MWL, said that he appreciated the “generous patronage which comes within the
framework of the great support for the joint Islamic action, deepening the
harmony and cooperation among the scholars of the Islamic Ummah to achieve the
goals and aspirations represented by Saudi Arabia.”
The four-day international conference, titled “Moderation
and Indications,” will be attended by dignitaries, scholars, senior officials
and leading thinkers from the Muslim world.
Al-Issa said the second theme of the conference will be “the
Prophetic Approach of Moderation,” in addition to the topics of “Moral and
Human Values Under the Guidance of the Prophet” and “Dealing with Violations in
the Light of the Prophet’s biography.”
The conference will discuss topics including “Moderation in
Islamic History and Jurisprudence Heritage” and “Neutral Speeches and the
Contemporary Age” under the theme of “Moderation Between Authenticity and
Modernity.
Other topics will include “Differences and the Culture of
Moderation” and “Practical Programs to Promote Moderation Among Youth.”
The fifth session of the conference will focus on
“Moderation and the Message of Civilized Communication.” Participants will
discuss religious pluralism and cultural communication, and the common values
in contemporary international relations.
