The 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Muslim World League (MWL) is examining seven urgent issues on its agenda, including the unity of the Islamic nation, Palestine, the Gaza war, the disruption of navigation in the Red Sea, in addition to the situation in Sudan, Islamophobia, and desecration of religious symbols.
The session, which began on Wednesday, is chaired by Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh.
“The Kingdom has shouldered a great responsibility towards Muslims, being at the forefront of caring for their issues, tending to their affairs, seeking to address their problems, extending a helping hand and providing relief to them,” the Grand Mufti said.
“It has become our duty to stand with them, Muslim people, in their crises and sufferings and to defend them in regional and international forums,” he added.
The Grand Mufti highlighted Saudi Arabia’s efforts to mend rifts and resolve disputes among Muslims, while striving to bridge their differences and urging them to come together and achieve consensus and harmony.
“The Kingdom has established several bodies, councils, and institutions concerned with Muslim affairs, supporting their causes and resolving their crises,” he underlined.
Secretary-General of the MWL and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa praised the commendable efforts undertaken by the Supreme Council.
Those include important decisions such as updating the bylaws to align with the MWL’s status as an international organization.
President of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, noted that the Supreme Council meeting has reflected the aspirations of the Islamic nation for peace and harmony to prevail throughout the world.
Al-Sudais also emphasized the need to enhance dialogue among monotheistic religions, civilizations, and cultures to serve the noble message of the true and tolerant Islam.
He stressed that the Kingdom has spared no effort in advocating for the issues of the Islamic world in all international forums, supporting awareness programs, and promoting the principles of moderation and balance.
In turn, Egypt’s Minister of Awqaf and President of the Egyptian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Muhammad Mukhtar Gomaa Mabrouk, praised the role of the MWL and its Secretary-General in their efforts to achieve global and humanitarian peace.
President of Religious Affairs in Türkiye Ali Erbas expressed gratitude to the Kingdom and its leadership for hosting the meeting and for their dedication to Islam and Muslims.
The Supreme Council is the highest authority in the MWL and is responsible for approving all the plans adopted by the League’s General Secretariat. It consists of 65 distinguished Islamic figures representing Muslim peoples and minorities.
