Muslim World League leader visits Abuja for peace conference
The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, Dr Mohammad Al-Issa, has arrived in Abuja to attend an Interfaith Peace Conference. The event is jointly organised by the Muslim World League and Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS). Dr Al-Issa was welcomed by several Nigerian officials and religious leaders at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport. The conference aims to promote religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and development among different faith communities.
What we know
- Dr Mohammad Al-Issa is in Nigeria to participate in a two-day international conference focused on interfaith dialogue and peace.
- The conference is co-hosted by the Muslim World League and JIBWIS, bringing together Muslim and Christian leaders.
- The event will feature the signing of the Abuja Declaration, a new initiative for peace-building in Nigeria and West Africa.
- Over 50 senior dignitaries from various religious backgrounds are expected to endorse the declaration.
- Dr Al-Issa is recognised for advocating moderate Islam and fostering interfaith relations, with the conference aiming to encourage moderation, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.
