Riyadh: The Muslim World League (MWL) launched the forum of “Common Values among Religious Followers” on Wednesday in the presence of several religious leaders in Riyadh.
Abdulwahab Al-Shehri is the Under-Secretary-General of Corporate Communications of the Muslim World League. Al-Shehri explained that the forum based its goals on the MWL’s goals.
Pleased to launch Forum on Common Values Among Religious Followers in #Riyadh. All religious leaders participated. They were pleased with the dialogue, initiatives, & the final statement that included the "Declaration of Common Human Values".#FaithsForPeace pic.twitter.com/p0n8wdtV1V
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MWL’s statute and regulations consolidate its global role as an independent international NGO.
MWL is spreading the values of Islam for serving Humanity. Cooperation on human commonalities for a peaceful world. And they are creating more coexisting and harmonious societies.
The largest international religious event:
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Highlights from the launch of the forum on "Common Values among Religious Followers" in #Riyadh, hosted by #MWL in the presence of several Muslim scholars and religious leaders around the world:#FaithsForPeacepic.twitter.com/SwRdwIZJtd
Al-Shehri said,
“Among the main topics is Islam came as a mercy to the worlds. Our noble Prophet (PBUH) conveyed Islam’s morals to all people, as the Almighty God described him as the man of greatest character.
He spread harmony among people. Extremism and counter-extremism (worldwide) have distorted these Islamic values.”
The forum on “Common Values Among Religious Followers” in #Riyadh is unique because it gathered Muslim leaders, senior scholars, and independent religious leaders whose main focus is the religious framework. #FaithsForPeace pic.twitter.com/vd9muhr2CV
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Al-Shehri added:
“The forum based its guidance on the Madinah Charter, which our Prophet (PBUH) signed with various religions in Madinah.”
The charter embodies Islamic legislation in its dealings with everyone. Islam was opened “positively” to followers of all religions to clarify its message; and correct any wrong concepts and practices not contributing to understanding and peaceful coexistence.
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The forum is based on the guidance of the Madinah Charter, which our Prophet (PBUH) signed with various communities in Madinah. The charter clearly highlighted the wisdom of Islamic legislation in dealing with everyone. #FaithsForPeace pic.twitter.com/HeqmMMg8zk
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Al-Shehri stressed that the Muslim World League does not deal with any ideological or political goals whatsoever in its approach.
Regarding the forum’s guests representing other world religions, Al-Shehri said: “The guests of this forum are distinguished leaders and worthy of appreciation.”
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Highlights from the speech of His Excellency, Chairman of the Emirates Fatwa Council, UAE, Sheikh Abdallah ibn Bayyah in the Forum on Common Values Among Religious Followers in #Riyadh: #FaithsForPeace pic.twitter.com/EIIZJmqGlf
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He continued:
“Muslims trust in their beliefs, the light that guides them. Only the weak are afraid of others in such a context.
With their righteous power, Muslims are dialogue initiators and the authors of its literature.”
Highlights from the speech of His Excellency, Grand Mufti of Egypt through Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyyah, Dr. Shawki Allam in the Forum on Common Values Among Religious Followers in #Riyadh: #FaithsForPeace pic.twitter.com/i6xQZHrFYs
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The forum’s opening session Human Dignity focuses on the necessity of understanding religious and cultural uniqueness and not offending their followers.
The second session, Bridging Humanity for the Good of Humanity, dismantles conflict and clash of civilizations and promotes cooperation among nations.
Highlights from the speech of His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I in the Forum on Common Values Among Religious Followers in #Riyadh: #FaithsForPeace pic.twitter.com/9gPGTyvEdX
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The last session discusses Moderation and understanding others, and inherent human values. Their role is to form a moderate personality, understand diversity among humans, and not turn it into fear and hatred.
Sessions will follow up with an open dialogue on the initiatives.
Highlights from the speech of Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin in the Forum on Common Values Among Religious Followers in #Riyadh: #FaithsForPeace pic.twitter.com/cedyZ6ZwNy
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