MWL Chief: The Makkah Document Filled an Important Void Regarding Pressing Issues

Part of the international symposium held in the Moroccan capital, Rabat (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Part of the international symposium held in the Moroccan capital, Rabat (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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MWL Chief: The Makkah Document Filled an Important Void Regarding Pressing Issues

Part of the international symposium held in the Moroccan capital, Rabat (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Part of the international symposium held in the Moroccan capital, Rabat (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held on Saturday a symposium in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, in collaboration with the Muslim World League (MWL).

During the symposium, dubbed “The Makkah al-Mukarramah Document: Achievements and Prospects,” Islamic and international scholars and religious and intellectual leaders unanimously agreed on the document’s contribution to bringing together the nation’s scholars and getting them to agree on pressing modern issues.

MWL Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim al-Issa, who is also the chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, highlighted the most prominent features of the document, stressing that it demonstrated where Islam stands as opposed to civilizational and human coexistence.

He stressed that the Makkah Document filled an important void in the consensus of the scholars of the Islamic nation regarding pressing modern issues and that it demonstrated the distinction of those scholars by their ability to unify their word despite their great sectarian diversity.

Al-Issa also pointed to the document's keenness to develop Islamic societies, confront corruption, rationalize consumption and preserve the environment, and rationalize religious sentiment, especially among Muslim youth.

More than 1,200 prominent Muslim scholars and 4,500 Islamic intellectuals from 139 countries signed the document.

Issa said families and relevant official governmental and civil institutions responsible for raising awareness among the Muslim youth.

Director-General of ICESCO Dr. Salem al-Malik also delivered a speech, in which he praised MWL’s efforts in addressing concerns of the Islamic nation, highlighting the close bilateral partnership.

Assistant Secretary-General of the Muhammadan Association of Scholars in Morocco Dr. Ahmed al-Senouni, for his part, said the document’s guidelines and principles represent a source of inspiration at the individual and collective levels.

Dr. Khaled al-Samadi, the head of the Moroccan Center for Educational Studies and Research, noted that the document corrected many misconceptions, established many values and developed the skills of tackling the differences.

Meanwhile, the rapporteur of the Kingdom of Morocco Academy, Dr. Mustafa Zabakh, described the document as a junction that the Islamic world and all humankind need in light of the turmoil and intellectual conflicts the world is currently facing.



Oman Warns of Escalation Risk, Qatar Pushes to Revive Talks

Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA
Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA
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Oman Warns of Escalation Risk, Qatar Pushes to Revive Talks

Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA
Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA

Oman warned on Wednesday against the growing military escalation between Israel and Iran and stepped up its diplomatic efforts to shield the region from the risk of a broader conflict.

Qatar, also intensifying its mediation, said it was working with regional and international partners to end the Israeli-Iranian confrontation. This came as Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian.

According to the Qatari state news agency, the letter focused on bilateral relations and ways to enhance them.

On Tuesday, Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs and advisor to the Prime Minister, said Doha was in constant contact with friends and partners in and outside the region to help end the escalating conflict.

“Qatar is engaging all parties to narrow differences and reach a scenario that puts an end to this dangerous escalation,” he said.

Al Ansari added that Qatar was working closely with regional and international actors to revive negotiations and de-escalate tensions to prevent the region from sliding into a potentially devastating war.

He said the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister had spoken with several international officials in recent days, voicing strong condemnation of Israel’s repeated violations and attacks, which he said undermine efforts to achieve peace.

Al Ansari stressed the urgent need for collective regional and global action to reduce tensions and resolve disputes through diplomacy.

In Muscat, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi held talks with his Arab counterparts and key international partners, including EU foreign policy chief and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas.

According to Omani sources, the discussions focused on tackling rising regional tensions triggered by Israel’s pre-emptive strikes on Iran and Tehran’s subsequent response, part of a broader crisis that has been intensifying since early Friday.

The talks also addressed the need to align international positions, increase political and legal pressure to halt Israeli attacks, and push for comprehensive negotiations aimed at restoring stability and averting further military escalation.

Al Busaidi urged an immediate end to what he called a “tragic war threatening regional security” and called for heightened diplomatic pressure to revive a political solution.