The Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur hosted the “Conference of Southeast Asian Scholars”, which was opened by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Malaysia, Dato’ Shri Ismail Sabri bin Yacoub, and His Excellency the Secretary General of the Muslim World Organization. League and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Religious Senator Dato Haj Idris bin Haj Ahmed, as well as 44 leaders and religious figures from 17 countries.
The conference commended the Prime Minister of Malaysia’s approval of the establishment of the Council of Southeast Asian Scholars in Kuala Lumpur under the auspices of the Muslim World League, recommending that the unity of the nation be based on the principle of tolerance and work on the basis of human interaction. as Islam dictates, paying special attention to countering extremism and its rejection, as well as working to instill the principles of Love and compassion in the souls of representatives of different nationalities, regardless of religion and race.
He recommended that the principle of tolerance and respect for the rights of others be a priority in the work to achieve global peace and security, emphasizing that the future plans for peace and security should be based on the goals of Sharia with its broad and comprehensive horizon, in order to build nations full of security, peace, progress and unity.
The conference also recommended that the jurisprudence of coexistence be the basis for each country’s priorities in building a future based on unity and full harmony among all its members, and in strengthening the unity of the nation by adhering to its strong belief in ensuring that the teachings of Islam reach the people in the right way and approach. .
He emphasized the need to overcome any differences regarding national unity and Islamic unity, and that the nation-countries and Islamic states among themselves and the reputation of the nation as a whole would benefit from this.
The conference opened with a speech by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, in which he said: “I am proud that Malaysia has been chosen by the Muslim World League to host this conference to shed light on Islam as a religion of harmony, security and prosperity in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society.
And he pointed out that the convening of the conference takes place at a time when Muslims are still facing various problems that need to be solved, with the commitment and cooperation of all parties to preserve the purity of Islam and the solidarity of the Islamic ummah. .
He emphasized the need for all Muslim scholars to discuss, harmonize, unite and mobilize their ideas to find solutions to the problems faced by Muslims around the world.
He added: “We are building and re-forging unity through bonds of love and tolerance as one nation, based on the spirit and strength that unites us today, and I really hope that all Muslim scholars can find common ground. play an effective role in the direction of unity and the creation of the good of the nation.”
After that, Dr. Al-Issa delivered a speech in which he said: “We are all happy on this day to meet an exceptional gathering of a constellation of scholars in countries that matter and weigh on the map of our Islamic world and the world in general, which are the countries of the South – East Asia.
He argued that the diversity of people and their differences – especially in their religions – is a divine decree, established by the wisdom of the Creator, may He be Glorified and Exalted, as in His word: “Glory to Him.” The least that everyone should do to ensure a “safe and just” coexistence is to prevent differences from degenerating into hatred and aggression towards others, aiming them at alienation and confiscating their right to a decent life.
He added: “We find common features between religions that guarantee the achievement of harmony and national unity for all, and their human brotherhood, and the religion (in fact) does not call for division (neither national nor human), but the religion of Islam.” in particular” welcomed the world, and made a word of peace in worship. A Muslim and his deeds, and promised his servants Paradise, which is the abode of peace, and Almighty God called himself peace, and said about the enemy, the aggressor, the warrior: “And if they bow to peace, they bow to it.” This is the reality of the religion of Islam, and not falsified by extremists and terrorists.
His Excellency clarified that the rulings of Islam can only be obtained from theologians who have inherited useful knowledge from the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him (such as the scholars of this honorable collection), emphasizing that the truth of Islam is not taken from an ignorant person, even if he exported himself or someone else’s (e.g. scholarly) religion), nor from an extremist who embarked on the path of extremism in violation of the instructions of Islam in terms of relief and kindness to servants, or chose to carry an ideology with goals contrary to Islam, for example, one who reduced a great all-inclusive religion to narrow political aims, and Islam is not taken from an intent to falsify facts or from a hastily accepting religion. are mistaken in their perception or intentionally misleading.
Dr. Al-Issa pointed out that among the errors in perception is the generalization of the errors and risks of some of those associated with Islam, so that they are generalized as representing the religion, as this is what the document of Mecca Al-Mukarram, which was held over one thousand two hundred muftis and scholars under the generous patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – God bless him -.
He emphasized that the meeting of the scholars of the Islamic nation at the same level is an urgent need to resolve the main issues, and since the scholars of Southeast Asia form an important link converging on a number of common issues, such an agreement arose for this. the historic conference in the capital of peace, harmony and moderation in Kuala Lumpur, as well as the geographical proximity between all, has an impact on a number of legal issues, since fatwas and legal rulings differ according to time, place and conditions.
He said: “We are pleased that this conference will be a good start for a permanent council whose scholars meet from time to time under the global auspices of the Islamic peoples, that is, the Muslim World League, which has its headquarters in the Qibla of the Almighty. Al-Mukarrama University of Makkah Yesterday I was delighted with Prime Minister Dato Seri Ismail Sabri bin Yaqub’s approval to establish this council in Kuala Lumpur, sponsor it and open its first session next year, God Almighty.”
Subsequently, the Minister in the Council of Ministers for Religious Affairs explained that Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country, and is known throughout the world as a harmonious and safe country, and that the diversity of cultural practices is not born today, but rather inherited long ago from previous generations, where races and societies cooperate with each other and enjoy the freedom to practice religious and cultural beliefs in a peaceful and secure atmosphere.
He pointed out that Islam calls for tolerance and coexistence with non-Muslims and the preservation of their rights, therefore harmony and harmony between different races and religions should be available in every country.
While the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Abdullah Shahid, thanked the Muslim World League and the Government of Malaysia for organizing this conference and their ongoing efforts to promote the true values of Islam, noting that humility, tolerance, empathy and cooperation among societies are the very Islamic the values that this conference is called upon to promote and disseminate at this difficult time, when the world is undergoing profound upheavals that we have not seen for generations.
He explained that the world is facing the consequences of conflict with (Covid 19) and the climate crisis, and these values will unite and help societies to strengthen their strength, calling for this platform to be used to strengthen solidarity within societies among themselves, and to eradicate the forces that undermine this solidarity, such as the forces of religious extremism and violence that have no place in the laws of our societies, and the realization that this vision requires the collective efforts of all, including religious leaders, intellectuals and civil society.
The scholars discussed the important role played by the Al-Mukarram Meccan Document presented in its global message reflecting the level of Islamic consciousness and then the importance of its adoption for the training of imams in Southeast Asia.