Peaceful coexistence under the findings finalized in the resolutions of the International Conference of Religious Leaders

PETALING JAYA, May 7 (Bernama) — Peaceful coexistence based on the recognition of a human family unit that reflects on the importance of promoting human brotherhood in a tangible way is one of the ten findings concluded in the resolutions of the International Conference of Religious Leaders 2024 today.

The resolutions were read out by Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) director-general Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff at the closing ceremony of the one-day conference organized by Jakim and the Muslim World League (MWL).

“Hate and racism are violent feelings that expose a major flaw in the understanding of religious, national and civil concepts.

“Such feelings are the greatest instigators of violence, terrorism and division. They are also the main reasons why the coherence of the human moral system is compromised,” she said.

Hakimah said the conference also concluded that effective dialogue, based on a civil approach, is the best way to resolve conflicts, bridge differences and overcome fears, misconceptions and prejudices, including dismantling the theory of the inevitable clash of civilizations.

“Effective dialogue and rapprochement with good intentions and tangible impact on building bridges of understanding and cooperation is the best way to tackle extremist ideologies,” she said.

Hakimah said religion should not be abused in achieving goals that deviate from its spiritual and reformative purpose.

Based on the findings, Hakimah said the conference highlighted seven recommendations, the first being a call to the awakened consciousness of the world to forge a fair, just and effective decision to serve humanity while protecting all its rights and uphold the common values ​​that bind humanity. together.

Second, they called on religious leaders not to allow social sentiments to be stoked in ways that fuel hostility and division and undermine national unity through the pursuit of impulsive or hostile practices, including the deliberate spreading of misleading and false information .

Third, they called on national and religious institutions to confront all forms of discrimination and exclusion of religious, cultural and ethnic minorities.

“…and work to create strong and effective legislation to promote values ​​of love, forgiveness and acceptance of others as brothers and sisters sharing the same nation and a common humanity,” she said.

Fourth, the conference called on these institutions to also protect the unity of the human family, as it represents the core of society.

Hakimah said the fifth recommendation called on various platforms of influence, especially the media, to remain cognizant of the moral responsibility entrusted to them as they are the most influential institutions in shaping public opinion.

“Sixth, we call on religious institutions around the world to promote values ​​that emphasize forgiveness and strengthen the bonds of solidarity and brotherhood among human societies, and reject extremism that incites hatred and abuses religion to create crises and fuel conflict,” she said. .

The seventh and final recommendation is to condemn all extremist, violent and terrorist practices against followers of any religion and support all sincere initiatives aimed at repelling such practices, she added.

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