Cairo holds conference on ‘Impartial critics of Islam in the West’

 The Muslim Council of Elders held its twelfth regular meeting in London headed by its Chairman Dr Ahmed El-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif. Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, the Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders summarised proceedings saying, “A number of issues were raised, including the achievements of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum 2018 […]

 The Muslim Council of Elders held its twelfth regular meeting in London headed by its Chairman Dr Ahmed El-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif.

Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, the Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders summarised proceedings saying, “A number of issues were raised, including the achievements of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum 2018 (EPForum).”

Al Nuaimi continued, “The council also decided to organise a conference in Cairo, Egypt this coming October on the issue of ‘Impartial critics of Islam in the West’ which will host a number of scholars and thinkers from Western nations that have written about Islam. The conference will also include top Muslim scholars and thinkers to discuss the true picture of Islam as a religion of love, tolerance and coexistence.”

Al Nuaimi also added, “The council also agreed to organise a program to be held in Africa which will include the Grand Imam as well as council members and partners, to dialogue with the World Council of Churches and any other concerned organisations.  (Emirates News Agency)

The council also discussed a number of challenges that are faced by Muslims around the world and suggested setting up initiatives in various regions depending on these challenges.”

Dr Al Nuaimi concluded by saying, “It was also agreed to register the Muslim Council of Elders as an accredited international organisation to help achieve some of the goals for which it was originally founded.” (Emirates News Agency)