H.E. Sheikh Dr Al-Issa Meets Belgian Muslim Community Leaders in Brussels

His Excellency Sheikh Dr Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, met leaders and prominent members of Belgium's Muslim community in Brussels.

Opening the meeting, Dr Al-Issa addressed issues of concern to Muslim communities and praised Belgian Muslims for their contribution to coexistence and social cohesion, particularly in fostering mutual respect.

He highlighted the recommendations of several MWL conferences, attended by leading Muslim scholars, that Muslims should seek fatwas and religious guidance from trusted scholars in their own country. Local scholars understand their society best, and Islamic law recognises that fatwas and rulings may vary according to time, place and circumstance.

Dr Al-Issa added that the MWL welcomes the participation of Belgian Muslim scholars in its conferences and forums, both those focused on Islamic affairs and those bringing together people of different faiths to discuss shared concerns.

The meeting concluded with an open discussion on issues facing Muslim communities worldwide.