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At the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Archbishop Elpidophoros recognized Dr. Al-Issa, and “expressed his particular joy on this dialogue and insisted on fostering the relationship between Orthodox Christians and Muslims.”

“Mecca-based Muslim World League Secretary General Dr. Mohammed al-Issa spoke out against those who have harmed Islam’s reputation with their violent extremist views and conducted interfaith outreach in promotion of tolerance.”

“Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, one of the world’s leading Islamic scholars, who became the most senior Islamic leader to visit Auschwitz, leading a delegation of Muslim leaders there to symbolise a ground-breaking shift in attitudes that have lasted decades and spanned continents. And closer to home in South Africa, Dr Al-Issa helped initiate the Mercy and Peace institute, which provides a safe space for victims of abuse, especially the women and children whose lives are threatened by domestic violence and human trafficking. This is where faith and religious values come into the equation, helping solve real world issues.”

“Government leaders, including the head of the government-sponsored Muslim World League, continued to advocate for interreligious tolerance and dialogue and to denounce religious extremism.”

“In February, a delegation of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations visited the country and met with senior government officials and MWL secretary-general al-Issa to discuss countering violent extremism in the Middle East.”