African faith leaders urged a return to divinity and dialogue to address the continent’s suffering.
African belief leaders have already been urged to use their various beliefs and reflect over their common mankind in order to find a enduring treatment for African struggling.
It was the common message reiterated by various speakers at the opening wedding ceremony of a international symposium on interfaith dialogue currently ongoing in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan.
The particular three-day event, which is being with each other organized by the King Mohammed Basis of African Oulema (Islamic Scholars) and the Higher Authorities for Imams, Mosques, and Islamic Matters (COSIM) is under the theme: “ The eternal information of religions”. It is being attended can be 600 commanders of varied faith teams including leading associates of the full Mohammed foundation of African Oulema from 34 countries on the continent.
Inside his opening feedback,
The General Admin of the Full Mohammed VI Base of African Oulema, Sidi Mohammed Rifqi called on Photography equipment Muslim scholars and other faith teams to think about the human weak point taking root in the African communities by consolidating the divine elements in the lives of various faith teams – as a way to unravel the issues for the endless battling on the place and find a long-lasting solution to them.
Doctor Rifqi observed that Cameras is a young continent “full assurance and hope, but plagued by shock, suffering and conflict” – adding there is “the need to handle the phrase of God and give substance to the merciful virtues” which guarantees delight to humanity.
For the need for inter-faith dialogue, he declared that regardless of our different ways to analyzing African communities, we “cannot understand them without conceptualizing the culture of dialogue and íntimo solidarity” as a way of co-existence.
“Dialogue and íntimo solidarity of most Africans are, first and foremost, a state of mind. It is a way of living to go to to one another, and by inventing ways to understand that help one another. Therefore, this requires a fraternal dialect, to be conceived and endlessly reinvented”, he reiterated.
Showing on Africa’s marvelous past, Dr. Rifqi said “ we are now living in a community of African historical past, which includes always recently been characterized by a never-ending process of cultural enrichment. ”- adding that the Kingdom of The other agents, has under the leadership of The Majesty King Prophet VI – been able to promote psychic peace, tolerance, discussion and solidarity – along with Côte d’Ivoire and other African countries.
Inside the part, the Associated with the Ivorian President, Abdulrahman Sissay, commended the King Mohammed Base of African Oulema’s efforts in promoting moderate and understanding Islam – saying that the is a arise call for the Ivorian govt to rise experiencing violent extremism in a few parts of the country.
He highlighted that the existence of the country’s Minister for Nationwide Reconciliation indicates the commitment of his government towards combining the foundation of mutual co-existence among different faith organizations.
The president of the Cote d’ Ivoire branch of the foundation, Shiekh Mustapha Sonta said the foundation is wanting to strengthen means of improving peaceful co-existence along with other beliefs even as it expresses its be concerned about the global situation which mainly impacts the image of Islam and Muslims – while commending the “We are all Believers” declaration of The Majesty King Prophet VI of The other agents.
On his part, the President of COSIM, Shiekh Ousmane Diaketi thanked other religious groups for their participation while asserting that the choice of Abidjan as being the host of this symposium reephasizes the country’s renowned image as “the capital for inter-religious dialogue” – which is a good choice for complete Africa.
The Us president of the area Oulema Council of Beni Mellal, Doctor Explained Chabar, who showed the Secretary Standard of the bigger Oulema Council of The other agents, observed that “All prophets needed tranquility, security, brotherhood, love, loyalty, cooperation and guidance towards substantial morals” – adding that the ancient visit of The Holiness Pope Francis to Morrocco backside in 2019 focused Morocco’s position as a leading supporter for interfaith discussion.
For the comprehensive technique towards a long-term solution to faith based radicalization, religious images and prejudice, the meeting has recently been structured into several main thematic areas including the role of:
the family and the college, the Ivorian and Photography equipment civil society, training and sensitization of religious leaders, made use of, communication and speaking, as well as public authorities and religious stakeholders in facing up to the phenomenon of radicalization and chaotic religious extremism.
With the ending of the symposium, a binding document to be known as – “The Abidjan Declaration” will be given to provide as the “road map” in putting into action the various advice emanating from the five thematic lessons.
The King Prophet Foundation of Photography equipment Oulema is a grouping of Photography equipment Muslim scholars from 34 countries recognized in 2015 – by His Majesty King Mohammed NI of Morocco with the key aim of uniting and combining the efforts of African Muslim students to promote average Islamic principles of tolerance, peace and inter-religious dialogue.
By simply Alhassan Y. Al-Waiz, Special Correspondent
