10.12.2020
Moscow
16th Muslim International Forum
10th December 2020, the XVI international Muslim forum "The culture of encounter: religious ethics during the pandemic”" will be held in the format of an online conference. The forum is dedicated to the 1150th anniversary of the great Muslim philosopher Abu Nasr al-Farabi. Developing the ideas of al-Farabi, the participants will discuss approaches to building harmonious societies and overcoming disunity and contradictions between peoples.
“Muslims, like representatives of other religions, are looking for their place in a changing world. Who can they work with and in what areas? What is the role of Muslims in changing this world - or does the postmodern world itself change the Islamic model of behavior, Islamic traditions and Islamic thought?
In the context of a conflict between some Muslims and representatives of Western States, what status should Islam receive in European countries? Should it play the role of one of the traditional religions for the entire continent, equal with other religions, or be tolerant on the terms of the host country? What role should European Muslims play in the inter-religious dialogue in the cultural and social spheres? What should be the position of believers of all religions regarding the policy of secularism? How should the theological Islamic thought and the Muslim Ummah respond in the face of modern challenges? " - participants of the XVI annual meeting of the Muslim International Forum formulate a range of discussions.
The main plenary report will be delivered by mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin, Chairman of the Muslim International forum, Chairman of the Religious Board of Muslims of the Russian Federation and the Council of Muftis of Russia.
The forum will bring together key Muslim religious figures of the Commonwealth of Independent States, including the Supreme Muftis of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, Nauryzbay Otpenov, Maksatbek Toktomushev, Usmankhon Alimov, Saidmukarram Abdukodirzoda, respectively, and others. Participation in the forum will be the Chairman of the office for religious Affairs of the Turkish Republic Dr. Ali Erbas. Deputy Chairman of the Caucasus Muslim Board Rashad Aliyarli and rector of the Azerbaijan theological Institute Dr. Agil Shirinov from Baku are expected to speak.
The Arab Islamic world will be represented at the Forum by the Supreme mufti of Egypt, Dr. Shawki Allam, Secretary General of the Academy of Islamic studies of Al-Azhar University, Professor Nazir Muhammad Nazir (Egypt), Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs of al-Azhar University, Professor Hisham Abdel Aziz (Egypt), Director Of the center for Islamic studies of Zaytoun University, Dr. Khaled Troudy (Tunisia) and other speakers.
Among the heads of major international organizations and associations, the XVI international Muslim forum will be attended by Director General of the research center for Islamic history, art and culture of the Organization of Islamic cooperation (IRSICA) Halit Eren (Istanbul), head of the world organization for the rapprochement of Islamic madhhabs khojat ul-Islam Hamid Shahriyari (Iran), General Secretary of the International Institute of Islamic thought Professor Omar Hassan Kasule (USA) and others.
Speakers will pay particular attention to the call of the head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, to build a "culture of meeting" that could replace the current "culture of collision" or "culture of confrontation", reflected in his Encyclical Fratelli tutti of 3rd October 2020.
The theme of the forum in refraction of interreligious dialogue will be reflected in the speech of cardinal Miguel Angel Ayuso Gixot, President of the Pontifical Council for interreligious dialogue and prefect of the Commission on religious relations with Muslims, Dr. Nader Akkad - co-chair of the international Marian Christian-Islamic Commission at the international Marian Pontifical Academy, Director of the Department of dialogue and cultural diversity of the organization of Islamic education, science and culture of the Organization of Islamic cooperation (ISESCO) Khalid Fatahelrahman Omar (Morocco), and head of the Organization for culture and Islamic relations of Iran Abuzar Ebrahimi Torkaman.
In view of the autumn events in France and Austria, special importance is attached to the speech of the chief Imam of the Paris Cathedral mosque, Shamsutdin Mohammad Hafiz, as well as the heads of major Muslim communities and public organizations in European countries, including Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Finland and others.
The organizers of the XVI International forum are the MIF Secretariat, the Religious Board of Muslims of the Russian Federation and the Council of Muftis of Russia.
The forum will start on 10th December at 11:00 Moscow time.
“Muslims, like representatives of other religions, are looking for their place in a changing world. Who can they work with and in what areas? What is the role of Muslims in changing this world - or does the postmodern world itself change the Islamic model of behavior, Islamic traditions and Islamic thought?
In the context of a conflict between some Muslims and representatives of Western States, what status should Islam receive in European countries? Should it play the role of one of the traditional religions for the entire continent, equal with other religions, or be tolerant on the terms of the host country? What role should European Muslims play in the inter-religious dialogue in the cultural and social spheres? What should be the position of believers of all religions regarding the policy of secularism? How should the theological Islamic thought and the Muslim Ummah respond in the face of modern challenges? " - participants of the XVI annual meeting of the Muslim International Forum formulate a range of discussions.
The main plenary report will be delivered by mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin, Chairman of the Muslim International forum, Chairman of the Religious Board of Muslims of the Russian Federation and the Council of Muftis of Russia.
The forum will bring together key Muslim religious figures of the Commonwealth of Independent States, including the Supreme Muftis of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, Nauryzbay Otpenov, Maksatbek Toktomushev, Usmankhon Alimov, Saidmukarram Abdukodirzoda, respectively, and others. Participation in the forum will be the Chairman of the office for religious Affairs of the Turkish Republic Dr. Ali Erbas. Deputy Chairman of the Caucasus Muslim Board Rashad Aliyarli and rector of the Azerbaijan theological Institute Dr. Agil Shirinov from Baku are expected to speak.
The Arab Islamic world will be represented at the Forum by the Supreme mufti of Egypt, Dr. Shawki Allam, Secretary General of the Academy of Islamic studies of Al-Azhar University, Professor Nazir Muhammad Nazir (Egypt), Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs of al-Azhar University, Professor Hisham Abdel Aziz (Egypt), Director Of the center for Islamic studies of Zaytoun University, Dr. Khaled Troudy (Tunisia) and other speakers.
Among the heads of major international organizations and associations, the XVI international Muslim forum will be attended by Director General of the research center for Islamic history, art and culture of the Organization of Islamic cooperation (IRSICA) Halit Eren (Istanbul), head of the world organization for the rapprochement of Islamic madhhabs khojat ul-Islam Hamid Shahriyari (Iran), General Secretary of the International Institute of Islamic thought Professor Omar Hassan Kasule (USA) and others.
Speakers will pay particular attention to the call of the head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, to build a "culture of meeting" that could replace the current "culture of collision" or "culture of confrontation", reflected in his Encyclical Fratelli tutti of 3rd October 2020.
The theme of the forum in refraction of interreligious dialogue will be reflected in the speech of cardinal Miguel Angel Ayuso Gixot, President of the Pontifical Council for interreligious dialogue and prefect of the Commission on religious relations with Muslims, Dr. Nader Akkad - co-chair of the international Marian Christian-Islamic Commission at the international Marian Pontifical Academy, Director of the Department of dialogue and cultural diversity of the organization of Islamic education, science and culture of the Organization of Islamic cooperation (ISESCO) Khalid Fatahelrahman Omar (Morocco), and head of the Organization for culture and Islamic relations of Iran Abuzar Ebrahimi Torkaman.
In view of the autumn events in France and Austria, special importance is attached to the speech of the chief Imam of the Paris Cathedral mosque, Shamsutdin Mohammad Hafiz, as well as the heads of major Muslim communities and public organizations in European countries, including Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Finland and others.
The organizers of the XVI International forum are the MIF Secretariat, the Religious Board of Muslims of the Russian Federation and the Council of Muftis of Russia.
The forum will start on 10th December at 11:00 Moscow time.