Muslim World League

“Jusur” the International Cultural Project Supported by the Muslim World League, Led by His Excellency Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Makes Its Debut

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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“Jusur” is the first international intercultural magazine promoted and supported by the Muslim World League and directed by Professor Wael Farouq with an editorial staff composed of journalists and international professors, and with the important contribution of world-renowned personalities from the Arab and Western worlds.

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  • “Jusur” is the first international intercultural magazine promoted and supported by the Muslim World League and directed by Professor Wael Farouq with an editorial staff composed of journalists and international professors, and with the important contribution of world-renowned personalities from the Arab and Western worlds.
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230802815246/en/
    Jusur - Issue 1 (Photo: Jusur)
    The initiative is promoted by a group of Arab and Western intellectuals of different faiths committed to delivering a message of empathy, understanding and cooperation among all the peoples.
  • The first issues are freely available at the link: https://almutawassit.it/magazine
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A Saudi and an Iranian Win Top Prizes in the World's Largest Religious Competition in Riyadh

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Saturday, April 8, 2023
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The competition, which concluded today, won 6 certificates from the Guinness Book of Records.

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  • The competition, which concluded today, won 6 certificates from the Guinness Book of Records.
  • It also achieved another record as the largest competition to attract participants in the adhan competition, and two other records as the largest prize pool for a Quran recitation competition and the largest prize pool for a call to prayer (adhan) competition.
  • The Iranian contestant Younis Shahmradi won first place in the recitation track, while the Saudi Abdulaziz Al-Faqih won second place and a prize of $533,000.
  • The Quran and adhan competition, which comes this year in strategic partnership with the Muslim World League, is one of the international initiatives of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority.

A Saudi and an Iranian Win Top Prizes in the World's Largest Religious Competition in Riyadh

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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The competition, which concluded today, won 6 certificates from the Guinness Book of Records.

Key Points: 
  • The competition, which concluded today, won 6 certificates from the Guinness Book of Records.
  • It also achieved another record as the largest competition to attract participants in the adhan competition, and two other records as the largest prize pool for a Quran recitation competition and the largest prize pool for a call to prayer (adhan) competition.
  • The Iranian contestant Younis Shahmradi won first place in the recitation track, while the Saudi Abdulaziz Al-Faqih won second place and a prize of $533,000.
  • The Quran and adhan competition, which comes this year in strategic partnership with the Muslim World League, is one of the international initiatives of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority.

Four Quran Reciters from Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Iran Compete for First Place in the World's Largest Religious Competition

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Otr Elkalam show, one of the initiatives of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and the largest religious competition in the world, witnessed the rivalry between four Quran reciters to achieve first place in the competition this year.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Otr Elkalam show, one of the initiatives of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and the largest religious competition in the world, witnessed the rivalry between four Quran reciters to achieve first place in the competition this year.
  • The Saudi Abdulaziz Al-Faqih, the two Moroccans Zakaria Al-Zirk and Abdullah Al-Daghri, and the Iranian Younes Shahmradi participated in the show.
  • The contestants are awaiting the announcement of the final result in the closing episode that will be shown on Friday, April 7.
  • They showed colors of vocal performance characterized by spirituality and reverence, through recitations that touched the viewers' ears and hearts.

World's first global Youth Interfaith Fellowship on climate change launches at Duke University Divinity School in partnership with Climate NGO - Faith For Our Planet

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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DURHAM, N.C. , Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Faith For Our Planet (FFOP), a global interfaith coalition launched the world's first ever global Youth Interfaith Program on climate change at Duke University Divinity School yesterday.

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  • DURHAM, N.C. , Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Faith For Our Planet (FFOP), a global interfaith coalition launched the world's first ever global Youth Interfaith Program on climate change at Duke University Divinity School yesterday.
  • The Fellowship received almost 5,000 applications and 30 youth faith leaders from twenty countries were selected.
  • Participants include elected representatives, faith leaders, eco-activists, climate entrepreneurs, sustainability experts, researchers, and policy advocates working closely with governments and civil society globally.
  • Championing youth inclusion on environmental decision making by Azmaira Alibhai, Faith & Ecosystems Coordinator for Faith for Earth (UN Environment program).

Hajj Expo Slated for January 2023, under the Patronage of Makkah Governor

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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Under the patronage of H.R.H Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will be organizing the ‘Hajj Expo 2023’ conference and exhibition, on 9-12 January 2023.

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  • Under the patronage of H.R.H Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will be organizing the ‘Hajj Expo 2023’ conference and exhibition, on 9-12 January 2023.
  • It will feature 10 keynote sessions, 13 panel discussions and ‘Hajj Talks’, as well as 36 workshops and related events and activities, notably the Islamic exposition and the ‘Hajj Hackathon’.
  • The 2021 edition of the conference saw record numbers with +45,000 attendees and 115 commercial agreements.
  • The second edition will feature a wide range of scientific sessions, workshops, and training programs, with several ministers of Islamic affairs, endowments and Hajj ambassadors and consuls, and Hajj and Umrah operators from around the world.

Muslim World League: At first G20 Religious Forum (R20), Faith Leaders call for Global Alliance of Religious, Social & Political Leaders to tackle global crises

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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The first R20 was organisedby two of the world's largest Islamic non-governmental organisations, theMuslim World League (MWL)and the IndonesianNahdlatul Ulam (NU).

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  • The first R20 was organisedby two of the world's largest Islamic non-governmental organisations, theMuslim World League (MWL)and the IndonesianNahdlatul Ulam (NU).
  • The communique also called for, "religious and political leaders to join in building a global alliance founded upon shared civilizational values."
  • HE Muhammad Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa also added: "Major global challenges today are not merely political or economic challenges.
  • It is time we acknowledge that religion and faith must be part of the solution for global political crises."

American Jewish Committee Releases Arabic Video on Understanding, Fighting Antisemitism

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC)today released "What is Antisemitism?"

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  • NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC)today released "What is Antisemitism?"
  • "), an Arabic-language video that is the latest effort of the leading global Jewish advocacy organization to raise awareness in the Arab world about the varied expressions and violent impact of Jew-hatred.
  • What is Antisemitism?is the eighth episode of AJC's Arabic language educational web series, 'An al-Yahud ("About the Jews") , launched in 2020.
  • The new video briefly explains the long history of antisemitism and its present-day manifestations.

World faith leaders convene in Saudi Arabia for first time in ground-breaking conference to build bridges with Muslim leaders

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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Approximately 100 religious leaders attended the first of its kind conference, including over 15 Rabbis.

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  • Approximately 100 religious leaders attended the first of its kind conference, including over 15 Rabbis.
  • Attendees and speakers at the event included:
    Areas of agreement between conference participants included:
    The need to respect religious diversity and the unique characteristics of every religion/sect.
  • The need for continued dialogue between religious leaders, institutions and communities to help pre-empt and defuse civilizational clashes.
  • The need for religious leaders to engage in inter and muti faith work to counter extremist ideologies.

World faith leaders convene in Saudi Arabia for first time in ground-breaking conference to build bridges with Muslim leaders

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Approximately 100 religious leaders attended the first of its kind conference, including over 15 Rabbis.

Key Points: 
  • Approximately 100 religious leaders attended the first of its kind conference, including over 15 Rabbis.
  • Attendees and speakers at the included:
    Areas of agreement between conference participants:
    The need to respect religious diversity and the unique characteristics of every religion/sect.
  • The need for continued dialogue between religious leaders, institutions and communities to help pre-empt and defuse civilizational clashes.
  • The need for religious leaders to engage in inter and muti faith work to counter extremist ideologies.