H.E. the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League spoke at The Henry Jackson Society

The Henry Jackson Society, invited H.E. the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League to speak at an event in their London headquarters, alongside Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars.

Dr. Al-Issa elaborated on the role of The Muslim World League as the voice of Muslim peoples globally. He also spoke on the issuing of the significant contemporary Islamic document, the Charter of Makkah. H.E. affirmed that Islam is authentically represented by its message of moderation, as articulated through its principal official institutions.

The conversation reiterated that the message of Islam advocates for meaningful dialogue and underscores the fundamental importance of mutual understanding and coexistence as pillars for achieving peace and harmony among nations and peoples, particularly in countries that are increasingly defined by their diversity.

H.E. noted that the British Muslim community ranks among the four largest in Europe and, most recently, has become the largest among Western nations with Muslim minorities, both in terms of population and the extent of representation in high-level government institutions. He commended the British Muslim community for its commitment to social cohesion, and its active, positive, and constructive engagement with the culture of the United Kingdom.

The conversation also addressed the vital roles of the conscious family, effective education, and responsible media in fostering awareness, strengthening intellectual resilience, and countering negative, false, and extremist ideologies.

H.E. also made reference to the content and depth of King Charles’s two distinguished lectures, “Islam and the West” and “Islam and the Environment,”.  H.E. conveyed the greetings and deep appreciation of scholars and intellectuals from the Islamic world, under the umbrella of the MWL, for His Majesty’s thoughtful engagement with these subjects and his impartial and sincere sentiments toward Islam. His Majesty’s statements were particularly noteworthy given the backdrop of rising Islamophobia and the ongoing, unjust campaigns waged by Islamophobic extremists. H.E. also took this opportunity to express his gratitude to His Majesty for graciously receiving him at Buckingham Palace.

Discussion turned to what the MWL considers to be the most significant contemporary Islamic document, the Charter of Makkah, which is endorsed by over 1,200 muftis and scholars. Summaries of the Charter’s provisions were presented to attendees and the discussion turned to how British Muslims regard the Charter as a profound and inspirational religious constitutional document directed toward them, reflecting the scholarly consensus of the Muslim World League and bearing the significance of having been issued in Makkah, near the Holy Kaaba.

H.E. further remarked: “The Organization of Islamic Cooperation likewise speaks for Islam—representing the member states of the Islamic world.”

At the conclusion of the meeting, H.E. addressed several questions concerning the global missions and initiatives of the Muslim World League.