Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the State, may God protect him, received today – at the Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi – His Eminence the Grand Imam, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al. -President of the Muslim Council of Sharif and Elders.
During the meeting, His Highness welcomed Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, wished him good health and a successful visit to his second country, the UAE.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed increasing cooperation between the concerned authorities of the United Arab Emirates, Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and the Council of Muslim Elders, to consolidate common human values and establish a culture of coexistence, civilizational dialogue and peace. between the different cultures and peoples of the world, based on the principles of the “Human Brotherhood” document signed by Pope Francis, the Pope of the Catholic Church, the Sheikh of Al-Azhar in February 2019 in Abu Dhabi.
The meeting touched on the initiative of the Council of Muslim Elders, which is considering launching a cooperation under the title “Alliance of Religions for Development and Peace” to improve the role of religious scholars and symbols in supporting development and peace efforts in the world. with the Republic of Indonesia.
His Highness and Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb exchanged views on various matters of common interest.
During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the esteemed efforts of Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb to spread the message of tolerance and human coexistence and to promote a culture of respect for others… In addition to the essential role of Al-Azhar, the true image of Islam in presenting and maintaining a tolerant message that proclaims peace and harmony.
For his part, the Sheikh of Al-Azhar praised the initiatives of the Supreme President of the State and his good efforts for regional and global peace and development, in addition to the humanitarian vision of His Highness. empowers people in different regions of the world.
His Eminence appreciated the UAE’s interest in the affairs of the Islamic nation, as an extension of its historical positions to support its brothers, primarily the cause of Palestine and support the Palestinian people at various levels.
His Eminence cited the efforts of Al-Azhar and the Council of Muslim Elders to promote the values of peace, coexistence and human brotherhood, in addition to combating hate speech and extremism and working to activate the role of religious scholars and scholars. facing human challenges.
The following took part in the meeting: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Office of Private Affairs of the Presidency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser on Special Affairs of the Office of the Presidency, His Excellency Dr. . Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, and Muhammad Abd Peace be upon you, Secretary General of the Council of Muslim Elders.
