Syrian Minister Urges Unified Efforts against Takfir, Terrorism
He made the remark in an international conference themed “Islamic Unity: The Concept, Opportunities and Challenges”, which is underway in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.
He added that Syria has been suffering from the toxic phenomena of Takfir and terrorism over the past ten year.
Abdul Sattar also said that relations among Muslim countries should be based on respect for one another and respect for values of other countries.
Another speaker was Ali Erbas, president of Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs, who said the Muslim world is facing perilous and serious problems, including extremist ideologies, wars and crises.
He called for combatting terrorist groups that violate Islamic principles and tarnish the image of Muslims.
The participants at the conference also voiced solidarity with Egypt over the recent terrorist attack in the country.
The World Muslim Communities Council (TWMCC) is organizing the international conference on May 8-9, featuring representatives of over 150 countries, to discuss the topic of Islamic unity.
It explores the history of Islamic unity and its effects on all aspects of life, as well as its role in establishing human civilization and the historical circumstances that led to the decline in the understanding of Islamic unity and the misconceptions around it.
