European Muslim invitations for the protection of diversity and reassuring religious communities in the Muslim world

Brussels – The Citizenship and Public Affairs Department in the Federation of Islamic Organisations in Europe (FIOE) urged the protection of diversity, and reinforcement of human rights and gains of citizenship in countries in the Muslim world, as well as achieving security and peace of mind for Muslims and non-Muslims.

Commenting on the series of developments and events witnessed in some Muslim countries recently, and the feelings of fear provoked regarding the religious freedom of non-Muslim communities, the Citizenship and Public Affairs Department pointed out in a written press release that "Islam elevates the issue of religious freedom, and protects places of worship belonging to religious communities from any vandalism or violation, and rejects coercion in religion, giving Man the right to choose their creed".

The Department in its press release stated: "needless to say that Islam recognises the principle of diversity and difference existing between people, and is not at all uncomfortable with the reality of religious and cultural diversity existing among them, rather it invites to mutual recognition, cooperation, and complementarity between the constituents of the one society, and the larger human family on the basis of mutual respect"; as asserted.

The Department explained in this regard: "sometimes, reprehensible developments or steps may occur, which cannot represent the teachings of Islam, or the reality existing in the Muslim world in the past and present, in terms of respect for freedom of religious belief and ritual practice, and the preservation of places of worship. In contrast, in some media reports, scattered incidents and unrepresentative statements may be blown out of proportion, which may paint a negative, and unrealistic picture of the conditions of religious communities in Muslim countries".

The Department, belonging to the Federation of Islamic Organisations in Europe, invited Muslim scholars, intellectuals, media professionals, and decision-makers, to "express the tolerance of Islam, reassure partners in citizenship from religious communities, cooperate to protect places of worship from any vandalism or attack, achieve security in societies, and rectify positions and statements so as to be in harmony with the teachings of Islam, and human and civilisational values"; as mentioned in the statement.

Ogłoszenie międzynarodowego konkursu z dziedziny cudów naukowych w szlachetnym Koranie i szlachetnej proroczej sunnie w zakresie nauki o środowisku 

Komisja d.s. Cudów Naukowych w Szlachetnym Koranie i Szlachetniej Proroczej Sunnie w Szlachetnym Al-Azharze(Łakf  sędzia/Muhammada Szałki Al-fangari z współpracą
z Islamsko-Egipski Bank im. ”Fajsal”) ogłasza międzynarodowy konkurs z dziedziny cudów naukowych w [Szlachetnym  Koranie  i szlachetnej proroczej sunnie w zakresie nauki o środowisku] według następujących kryteriów:

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In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful

The Federation of Islamic Organisations in Europe (FIOE) warns against the Israeli provocations in al-Quds (Jerusalem), and the violations in the al-Aqsa Mosque

The provocations by extremist Jewish groups calling for the destruction of Muslim holy sites in al-Quds (Jerusalem) have intensified, including disgraceful acts recurring inside the square of the al-Aqsa Mosque, aided and abetted by the Israeli occupation forces. Israeli troops show no scruple in storming the al-Aqsa Mosque, using their weapons violently against worshippers, and firing heavy barrages of teargas in the vicinity, as was the case on Friday, 24 February 2012.

The Federation of Islamic Organisations in Europe condemns in the strongest terms these escalating Israeli attacks on the blessed al-Aqsa Mosque, which entered a critical phase in recent weeks and days. The Federation warns that such violations have reached a point, where no concerned party can afford to remain complacent or silent.

Europe’s Muslims follow with great alarm the mounting series of violations of the al-Aqsa Mosque, perpetrated by the Israeli occupation forces, and the extremist groups working with them, including serious provocations and despicable desecration of this site held sacred by Muslims worldwide. These recent weeks have witnessed a series of vicious attacks, with blatant and racist defacement and defilement of a number of Muslim and Christian places of worship, committed by racist Israeli gangs raising the slogan of "pay the price"; such attacks occur under the watchful eye of the occupation forces, and under cover of the extremist right-wing Israeli government.

The Federation calls attention to the fact that the Israeli occupation in its aggressive campaign against the city of Jerusalem and its sacred sites, is indeed practising sundry forms of irresponsible behaviour, known to have caused the explosion of waves of anger that ignited Intifadas and uprisings in the past. The situation is further aggravated in that these escalating and inflammatory acts come in the context of an extensive campaign waged against the city of al-Quds (Jerusalem), its religious sites, historic features, and civilisational identity, as well as its rightful Palestinian inhabitants, and parliamentarians elected to the Palestinian parliament.

The European community of nations, represented by the European Union and the Council of Europe, are called upon to adopt a stern and forceful position to deter this dangerous Israeli escalation, and hold the Israeli government and its executive arms fully responsible, for these inflammatory acts, and all the consequent outcomes. The Federation warns that stopping this dangerous attack cannot be achieved by merely monitoring the violations, documenting the successive events, and expressing verbal condemnation, rather this grave situation warrants cutting off aid and ending preferential treatment to the Israeli side, and taking effective steps to force the Israeli occupation, its military, and extremist racist gangs, to abandon this reckless approach of playing with fire, in a region gripped by popular revolts.

Brussels, 27 February 2012

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