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Two-day congress to be held in Nur-Sultan, capital of Kazakhstan.

The 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions has begun in the capital of Kazakhstan Nur-Sultan. The conference will run on the 14th and 15th of September under the theme ‘The role of leaders of world and traditional religions in the spiritual and social development of mankind in the post-pandemic period’.

The opening was attended by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as well as His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders and His Holiness Pope Francis, Pontiff of the Catholic Church. Attendees to the opening ceremony have also issued a collective call to end all wars and conflicts and for peace to prevail globally. They also prayed that God Almighty helps humanity overcome environmental disasters.

With a total of 108 religious and world leaders from 60 different countries, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions is held every three years and is considered one of the most important interfaith dialogue events in the world. Through prominent world and religious leaders, the event aims to promote moderate religious values while combatting intolerance and extremism.

His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders will lead a high-level delegation to the capital of Kazakhstan Nur-Sultan to attend the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions which will take place on 14 and 15 September 2022 under the theme, ‘The role of leaders of world and traditional religions in the spiritual and social development of mankind in the post-pandemic period’. The Grand Imam’s visit comes after an official invitation from the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to attend and participate in the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and deliver a speech in its opening ceremony. The Grand Imam will also meet various senior public and religious officials in the central Asian nation during his visit. Along with meeting the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Presidential Palace in Nur-Sultan, the Grand Imam will also meet His Holiness Pope Francis, Pontiff of the Catholic Church who is also set to participate at the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. The Grand Imam is also scheduled to visit a number of major landmarks in Kazakhstan including the Hazrat Sultan Mosque, the largest mosque in Central Asia. His Eminence will lead Dhuhur prayers at the mosque with other Islamic delegations in attendance. For his part, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam is set to participate in the 20th meeting of the general-secretariat of the congress, which will take place on Tuesday 13 September. Judge Abdelsalam is set to deliver a speech at the meeting to encourage the promotion coexistence and human fraternity among followers of different religions. The 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions is set to be held in the capital of Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan on 14 – 15 September 2022. The event will be attended by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Co

His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders has met Singaporean Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean alongside a delegation of Singaporean parliamentarians and diplomats in Singapore’s embassy in Cairo. During the meeting, the pair discussed various issues including global terrorism and intellectual ways to counter it, as well possible ways to combat climate change and the danger it poses to all future generations. The Grand Imam remarked that the world is currently facing many challenges and crises that can be addressed by leaning on religious voices and teachings. His Eminence added that attempts to sideline religion from society will likely fail, much like previous attempts that have gone against the unified will of the people. For his part, Teo Chee Hean expressed his delight at meeting and speaking with His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders. He emphasized that the Grand Imam is an iconic figure not only for Muslims but for all moderate people from different cultural and racial backgrounds.

The Muslim Council of Elders under the Chairmanship of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb strongly condemns the terrorist attacks targeting a mosque in Herat, Afghanistan which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of innocent civilians.

The Council reiterates its categorical rejection of such terrorist attacks and violence, which contradict the teachings of all religions as well as international laws and norms protecting freedom of religion and prohibiting the targeting of places of worship. The Council also extends its condolences to the families of the attack while praying for a speedy recovery for the wounded.

His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, has issued a decree selecting former President of Niger His Excellency Mahamadou Issoufou as the newest member of the Council.

Issoufou served as the President of Niger from April 7, 2011 to April 2, 2021. Issoufou was also the prime minister of Niger from 1993 to 1994 and President of the African nation’s National Assembly from 1995 to 1996.

The former Nigerien politician was the 2020 recipient of the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership for his efforts spearheading economic development in his country while also working for regional stability, as well as limiting his presidency to two terms, leading to the first ever democratic transition of power in Niger.

Issoufou said he was honored to be appointed to the Muslim Council of Elders while praising the Grand Imam’s trust in selecting him to the prestigious role.

Issoufou also remarked that the Council is playing an important role in supporting peace efforts and stability in Africa and around the world as well as combating all forms of extremism, hate, and racism, while also correcting misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.

The Muslim Council of Elders is an independent international organization that promotes peace in Muslim communities by discouraging conflict and other issues leading to divisiveness. The Council is comprised of various Muslim scholars hailed for their wisdom, justice, independence, and moderateness. The Council strives to represent diverse Muslim communities and encourages reconciliation to prevent foreign intervention, divisiveness, and conflict among these communities.

مسلم کونسل اف ایلڈرز کے سیکرٹری جنرل، چانسلر محمد عبدالسلام نے پیر کے روز ابوظہبی میں مسلم کونسل اف ایلڈرز ہیڈکوارٹر میں، محترم ڈاکٹر یحییٰ بالا فچینی، امام اور اٹلی میں مسلم کمیونٹیز کے سربراہ سے ملاقات کی۔

ملاقات کے دوران اٹلی کے شہر"میلان" میں مسلمانوں کے حالات کا جائزہ لیا گیا اور دونوں فریقوں کے درمیان باہمی تعاون، مکالمہ اور نفرت انگیز تقاریر اور انتہا پسندی کا مقابلہ کرنے اورشہریت اور انضمام کو فروغ دینے کے طریقوں پر تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا۔ فچینی نے مسلمانوں کی واضح تصویر اور انسانیت کے لیے عالمی امن کو فروغ دینے میں مسلم کونسل آف ایلڈرز کے مؤثر كن کردار كو سراہا ۔ بالخصوص بین المذاہب مکالمے کی حمایت اور اختلافات کو رد کرنا، انسانی برادری کی دستاویز کے چارٹر کو اپنانا؛ جو نیکی، محبت اور امن کی اقدار کو پھیلانے کے لیے کام کرتا ہے، یورپ میں مسلم کونسل آف ایلڈرز کی مستقل موجودگی کی اہمیت پر زور دیتے ہوۓ؛ بین المذاہب مکالمے کو فروغ دینے، نیکی اور امن کی اقدار کو پھیلانے اور اختلافات کو ختم کرنے کے لیے کام کرنے کے مقصد سے، نفرت کا مقابلہ اور انسانی برادری کی دستاویز کے اہداف اور اصولوں کو پھیلانا۔

مسلم کونسل اف ایلڈرز کے سیکرٹری جنرل، چانسلر محمد عبدالسلام، نے پیرکے روز متحدہ عرب امارات کے دارالحکومت ابوظہبی میں ترکی کے مذہبی امور کے صدر عزت مآب علی ایرباش سے عالمی کونسل اف مسلم کمیونٹیزکی کانفرنس: "اسلامی اتحاد: تصور، مواقع اور چیلنجز"، میں شرکت کے موقع پر ملاقات کی۔اور انتہا پسندی اور "ڈائنو فوبیا" کے رجحان سے نمٹنے کے لیے مشترکہ تعاون کے طریقوں پر تبادلہ خیال کرنے کے لئے۔

ملاقات کے دوران، دونوں فریقوں نے "ڈائنو فوبیا" کے اس رجحان کا مقابلہ کرنے کے لیے مشترکہ کوششوں کی ضرورت پر زور دیا، جو بہت سے معاشروں کے لیے خطرہ بن چکا ہے۔

ترکی کے مذہبی امور کے سربراہ نے اس رجحان کا مقابلہ کرنے کے لیے مسلم کونسل اف ایلڈرز کی کوششوں کو سراہتے ہوئے، بات چیت، بقائے باہمی اور دوسرے کی قبولیت کے کلچر کو پھیلانے کے لیے مسلم کونسل اف ایلڈرز کے زیر قیادت اقدامات میں اپنے ملک کی شرکت کے لیے خواہش کا اظہار کیا۔ مسلم کونسل آف ایلڈرز کے سیکرٹری جنرل، چانسلرمحمد عبدالسلام، نےاپنی طرف سے اظہار خیال کیا کہ کونسل منفی مظاہر کے گروہ کا مقابلہ کرنے کے لیے کام کر رہی ہے، جن میں سرفہرست اسلامو فوبیا، نظریات کی جنگ اور دہشت گردی ہیں۔ جو کہ نسل پرستانہ مظاہر ہیں جو عدم برداشت اور نفرت کے اظہار کو بڑھاتے ہیں۔ سیکرٹری جنرل نے نشاندہی کی کہ مسلم کونسل آف ایلڈرز نے اس مقصد کے لیے مشرق و مغرب کے دانشمندوں کے درمیان مکالمے اور بین الاقوامی امن کے قافلوں ا ورامن پسند نوجوان جیسے اقدامات کا سلسلہ شروع کیا۔ میڈیا کی نفرت انگیز تقاریر کا مقابلہ کرنے کے لیے کوڈ آف ٹوئنٹی، اور بین المذاہب مکالمے کے لیے ایک بین الاقوامی کانفرنس اگلے سال شروع ہونے والی ہے، اس کے علاوہ بقائے باہمی اور انسانی بھائی چارے کی ثقافت کو پھیلانے کے لیے متعدد بین الاقوامی اقدامات کیے۔