Secretary General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammad Abdulkarim al-Issa stressed on Monday that religions are innocent from “unjust wars that are being waged in their name.”
“Bloody conflicts waged under any slogan should be shouldered by the individuals or parties directly related to them,” he said in a speech before a conference of cultural and religious leaders hosted by Vienna.
“When we understand the personal needs of each other’s’ religious, sectarian, cultural, and even intellectual conviction then, we will reach a high level of wisdom and growth,” Issa continued.
He lamented the “void in humanity”, saying: “Religious and cultural conflicts stem from wrong approaches that never originally believed in the principles of diversity and freedom of choice.”
Human solidarity is necessary for the world’s survival, he stressed.
“Once we understand each others’ religious and cultural leanings, then we will attain a high level of wisdom and morality,” he added.
“Islam ensured the freedom of choice of its adherents and it gave them a moral guide to follow,” he continued.
“The world needs to be enlightened on justice and human values so that it can be on par with the vast material and scientific discoveries,” Issa urged.
“The more we accept our ethnic diversity, the more we realize that it is a source of unity, not hate,” he said.
The people of the world witnessed stability and peace only when justice and morality prevailed.
He therefore called for greater awareness to confront all forms of intellectual and cultural tutelage that seeks to impose its thoughts on others, while totally disregarding diversity.
