{"id":24587,"date":"2024-07-04T08:54:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T06:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waag-azhar.org\/en\/?p=24587"},"modified":"2024-07-04T08:54:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T06:54:22","slug":"malaysian-prime-minister-interviews-the-grand-imam-of-al-azhar-about-the-moderation-of-islam-in-the-presence-of-malaysian-scholars-and-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waag-azhar.org\/en\/24587\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysian Prime Minister interviews the Grand Imam of Al-\u200eAzhar about the moderation of Islam in the presence of \u200eMalaysian scholars and youth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and the Malaysian Prime Minister <\/strong>\u200e<\/strong>inaugurate the Malaysian Scholars Council (MADANI)<\/strong>\u200e<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar talks to Malaysian scholars and <\/strong>\u200e<\/strong>youth about the moderation of Islam in the presence of the <\/strong>\u200e<\/strong>Prime Minister<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

His Eminence Prof. Ahmad At-Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al-\u200eAzhar Ash-Sharif and MCE Chairman, and Mr. Anwar Ibrahim, \u200ePrime Minister of Malaysia, launched a special council for \u200eMalaysian scholars and young researchers to discuss and \u200edialogue about the moderation and tolerance of Islam and the \u200eIslamic approach to promoting brotherhood and harmony in \u200esocieties.\u200e<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the beginning of his speech, Prof. At-Tayyeb stressed that \u200ethe most distinguishing feature of Malaysian society is racial \u200eand religious diversity, warning of the danger of some radical \u200eand extremist movements exploiting pluralism and ignorantly \u200eportraying it as a threat to Islam and societies. He exposed the \u200efalsity of these allegations, citing the teachings of the Prophet \u200e\u200e(PBUH) regarding inter-Muslim relationships, which he \u200esummarized in the Hadith that reads, \u201cWhoever performs our \u200eprayers, faces our Qiblah, and eats our sacrifice, that is the \u200eMuslim who has protection from Allah and His Messenger. So, \u200edo not betray Allah\u2019s protection,\u201d meaning do not betray \u200eothers.\u200e<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Imam At-Tayyeb explained that the Prophet (PBUH) \u200eestablished the rules and boundaries governing the \u200erelationship between the Muslims and the followers of other \u200ereligions, which is based on respect, coexistence, and \u200eadherence to the morals of Islam. Such a basis not only \u200eprecludes aggression against others, regardless of their \u200ereligion, gender, or color, but also forbids attacking animals, \u200eplants, or inanimate objects, except for what is identified as \u200eotherwise in the Sharia, such as slaughtering an animal for \u200eeating. In this case, such practice is governed by \u200eproportionality. Islam has established rules to protect the \u200eenvironment and climate, in a way forbids succumbing to \u200eone\u2019s lusts and material desires in a way that negatively affects \u200ethe environment. If Islam has concerned itself with all these \u200easpects, its care for humans, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, \u200eis even greater!\u200e<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Imam At-Tayyeb stressed that the responsibility for \u200eapproving and promoting interfaith peaceful coexistence in \u200eMalaysia lies with every individual in society, being achievable \u200ethrough a correct understanding of the message of Islam in \u200eparticular and religions in general. Such religions, Imam At-Tayyeb maintained, came to bring happiness to humanity and \u200eto deliver them from the dangers of deifying matter and of \u200eblindly satisfying lusts, being unaware of the wars and \u200econflicts that may result. He added that religion is the only \u200eway to control human instincts and direct them in the interest \u200eof the individual and society.\u200e<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imam At-Tayyeb warned of some currents that attempt to fuel \u200efanaticism and hatred among Muslims, encourage sectarian \u200econflicts, and direct the Muslim youth\u2019s attention to issues that \u200edistract them from important issues. Such distractions aim to \u200enurture conflicts in the Muslim community, weaken and \u200edivide it, and spread division and discord among Muslims. He \u200efurther stressed that it is preferable, at this critical time, for \u200eefforts to be directed towards the unity and cohesion of the \u200enation to achieve its desired renaissance.\u200e<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar was keen to listen to some Malaysian youth’s opinions, discuss \u200ethem, and answer their questions regarding the relationship \u200ebetween schools of Islamic thought and ways to invest \u200epluralism in the nation’s interest. He also discussed with \u200efemale attendees women’s rights in Islam, and how Islam \u200eguarantees their right to education and active participation in \u200esocial life. The discussion included other topics that were \u200eraised by the participating Malaysian youth.\u200e<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For his part, the Malaysian Prime Minister expressed his \u200epleasure with the Grand Imam\u2019s participation in this \u200eimportant meeting and appreciation for his keenness to \u200ediscuss with Malaysian youth their ideas and dialogue freely \u200ewith them. He stressed that his country is grateful to the Grand \u200eImam and to Al-Azhar\u2019s moderate thought, which Al-Azhar \u200ehas promoted religious and secular sciences in the world. He \u200eadded that Malaysia is keen to strengthen its relations with Al-Azhar Ash-Sharif and to benefit from the Imams\u2019 training \u200eprograms hosted by Al-Azhar International Academy for the \u200eTraining of Imams and Preachers. He also hoped that the \u200eGrand Imam\u2019s visit to Malaysia would be the drive from \u200eunlimited joint projects and initiatives with Al-Azhar Ash-Sharif.\u200e<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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