| Hakim Hayat |
MUSLIM clerics and scholars were reminded of their responsibilities in uniting Muslims through the propagation of equity and brotherhood, in addition to steering clear of hostility and conflicts.
This was stated by His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques through his speech read by His Royal Highness Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, the Governor of Makkah, at the opening ceremony of the recent International Islamic Conference in the Holy City. Muslim clerics were also advised to help safeguard the Ummah from any forms of disunity and to shun extremism in religion.
The two-day conference, organised by the World Islamic League under the theme of ‘Islamic Unity: Risks of Classification and Exemption’, was held with a view towards the discussion and implementation of strategic steps in handling the issue of varying opinions among Islamic schools and branches.
It was also aimed as a discussion platform for the establishment of trust, understanding and cooperation between Islamic sects.
Representing Brunei Darussalam at the conference were Deputy State Mufti Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Japar bin Haji Mat Dain @ Maidin, Rector of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) Dr Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal and Acting Head of Istinbat at the State Mufti’s Office Ustaz Haji Abdul Rahman bin Pengarah Haji Mokti.
Also present was Acting Consulate-General of Brunei Darussalam to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Pengiran Haji Irman bin Pengiran Haji Othman.
Over 1,299 Muslim clerics and scholars from 127 countries attended the conference that was organised with the full support of the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
