Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa and an accompanying delegation visited the Kingdom of Thailand upon an official invitation from the Thai government.
Religious leaders in Southeast Asia have praised the “fruitful” visit to Thailand by the MWL delegation.
During the visit, Fatoni University in Thailand’s Pattani Province awarded Al-Issa with an honorary doctorate in the presence of government, community, and academic leaders, as well as researchers and students.
Islamic officials said that the visit “confirms the true image of Islam,” which embodies awareness, an understanding of human diversity and the need for cooperation to achieve common interests.
The honorary doctorate came in appreciation of Islamic missions that have served Islam and the truth of its teachings, officials said, especially in a region known for its religious and ethnic diversity.
Islamic religious leaders in Thailand hailed the values and messages promoted in a lecture delivered by Al-Issa at Chulalongkorn University, titled “The Alliance of Civilizations.” The lecture was received warmly in local circles and was praised by Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Al-Issa met with Chan-o-cha who welcomed the MWL’s delegates, highlighting the importance of the distinguished role of MWL around the world.
The MWL secretary-general also met with the head of the Buddhist leadership in Thailand, who expressed his appreciation for the visit.
Al-Issa delivered a lecture at the Islamic council titled “Religious Tolerance and Building Bridges,” drawing a large audience that included officials from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The leadership of the council expressed its appreciation for the contents of the lecture and approved its publication.
Al-Issa also visited the historic Ton Son Mosque in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, to meet with eminent Islamic officials. The religious site was founded in 1610 and is the oldest mosque in the country.
