Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL), visited National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval in Delhi on Monday. During a speech at the India-Islamic Cultural Centre, he stated that Indian Muslims are proud of their country and constitution. Abdulkarim Al-Issa stated that he has heard a lot about Indian knowledge. He understands how much it has contributed to humanity. Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, led a group to New Delhi earlier in the day. According to ANI, the group arrived at an official invitation from the Government of India.
Muslims In India Are Proud…: Shared Objective of Peaceful Coexistence
During the event, he said, “We reach out to the different components & diversity with a common objective that we share. I have heard a lot about Indian wisdom & we know that Indian wisdom has contributed a lot to humanity. We know that we have a common objective of co-existing peacefully together…”
“We know that the Indian components with all its diversity is a great model for coexistence not only in mere words but also on the ground and we appreciate all the efforts taken in this regard…,” the MWL Secreatry-General said.
He further added, “…Muslims components in the Indian society are proud of their nationality. They are Indian nationals and they are proud of their Constitution…”
Meanwhile, addressing the attendees here, NSA Aji Doval emphasised living with interfaith harmony and peace.
“…Muslim World League Secretary General’s message is loud and clear that we live in harmony, we live in peace if you would like to protect the future of humanity…Excellency your deep understanding of Islam, the religions of the world and incessant efforts towards interfaith harmony, courage to persistently lead on the path of reforms has not only contributed to a better understanding of Islam and its contribution to humanity but also prevented extremist and radical ideologies to plague the young mind…,” Doval said.
Doval went on to say that India, as an inclusive democracy. India has effectively provided room for all of its citizens, regardless of their religious, ethnic, or cultural identities. Islam is a source of pride for India, which has the world’s second-largest Muslim population, he said. Adding that the Indian Muslims are is nearly equal to the combined population of more than 33 member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
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