Al-Issa: Values of Islam Foster Harmony, Eschew Hatred and Division

Muslim World League head Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa gives Arafat sermon at Nimrah Mosque in Makkah during Hajj. (SPA)
Muslim World League head Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa gives Arafat sermon at Nimrah Mosque in Makkah during Hajj. (SPA)
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Al-Issa: Values of Islam Foster Harmony, Eschew Hatred and Division

Muslim World League head Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa gives Arafat sermon at Nimrah Mosque in Makkah during Hajj. (SPA)
Muslim World League head Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa gives Arafat sermon at Nimrah Mosque in Makkah during Hajj. (SPA)

Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Member of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Mohammad Al-Issa called upon the faithful to hold fast to the sublime values of Islam that promote harmony and compassion, and avoid all that lead to dissent, animosity and division among the believers.

He said this while delivering the Arafat sermon at Namirah Mosque on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

“You must realize that hastening to do good things includes being keen to comply with the values taught by Islam; values that soundly mold the conduct of a Muslim and refine them in the best way,” said Al-Issa.

“Among the values taught by Islam are avoiding all that leads to dissent, animosity, or division; and instead, ensuring that our interactions are dominated by harmony and compassion,” he called on the pilgrims.

Al-Issa, who delivered the Arafat sermon for the first time, emphasized the importance of Islam’s five pillars of faith.

Addressing the pilgrims, he said Allah has honored them with the opportunity to perform Hajj this year and urged them to follow the guidance of Prophet Mohammed when completing their rituals.

He also urged Muslims to continue to carry out good deeds and treat others well, including those of other beliefs.

“All people, whether Muslims or not, respect those with good manners, for sound conduct is a high human value,” he said.

“Love and compassion should prevail in our dealings, and it is part of our faith that we all together unite,” he said, adding that cooperation can preserve the Muslim community’s cohesion.

“This proves the fact that Islam is an all-encompassing spirit that includes goodness to all humanity. Our Prophet has said: ‘The best people are those who are the most beneficial to people,’” added Al-Issa.



Saudi Interior Minister Discusses with Moroccan Officials Boosting Bilateral Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz holds talks with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch in Marrakesh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz holds talks with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch in Marrakesh on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Minister Discusses with Moroccan Officials Boosting Bilateral Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz holds talks with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch in Marrakesh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz holds talks with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch in Marrakesh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held talks in Marrakesh on Tuesday with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch.

They reviewed the ongoing security cooperation between their countries and discussed various issues of mutual interest.

They met on the sidelines of the Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety

Prince Abdulaziz also held talks with his Moroccan counterpart Abdelouafi Laftit.

They discussed ways to boost bilateral security cooperation between their ministries, as well as several issues of common interest.

Prince Abdulaziz attended the road safety conference, saying Saudi Arabia places great importance on road safety as both a public health issue and a critical security and economic necessity.

Each year, more than 1.3 million people worldwide lose their lives in road accidents, and millions more suffer serious injuries that disrupt their ability to contribute to their personal and national development, he noted.

He stressed the need to establish a mechanism for accurately tracking the number of those injured in road accidents to help reduce such incidents in the future.

Prince Abdulaziz pointed out that the social, economic, and health costs of injuries resulting from traffic accidents are invaluable, reaffirming the Kingdom's commitment to addressing these challenges with determination and innovation within the framework of the Saudi Vision 2030 and in alignment with sustainable and safe environments.

This commitment aligns with global road safety goals and the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030.

Moreover, Prince Abdulaziz highlighted the Kingdom's efforts to bolster road safety by implementing several advanced measures under the direct guidance of the wise leadership.

Among these measures was the establishment of a ministerial-level committee tasked with improving traffic affairs, which has led to a drop of more than 50% in traffic accident fatalities over the past seven years.

Technology will play a pivotal role in road safety, remarked the minister, adding that Saudi Arabia will leverage AI-powered traffic management systems and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to reduce road fatalities and injuries, improve urban mobility, and ensure safer roads across the Kingdom.