Egypt, Indonesia seek closer religious cooperation to counter extremism
Egypt’s Grand Mufti Nazir Mohamed Ayyad has called for stronger cooperation between religious institutions in Egypt and Indonesia to address contemporary intellectual and religious challenges and promote moderate Islamic teachings. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from Indonesia’s Ulema Council, led by Deputy Chairman General Khalil Nafis Hassanuddin, Ayyad highlighted Egypt’s…
Egypt’s Grand Mufti Nazir Mohamed Ayyad has urged enhanced collaboration between religious entities in Egypt and Indonesia to tackle modern intellectual and religious challenges, and to promote moderate Islamic teachings. During a gathering with an Indonesian delegation, led by Deputy Chairman General Khalil Nafis Hassanuddin, Ayyad emphasized Egypt’s expertise in creating fatwa services, educating clerics, and leveraging artificial intelligence for religious guidance.
He also discussed Dar al-Ifta’s initiatives in combating extremism, hostile rhetoric, and Islamophobia, pointing out the organization’s international partnerships through the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide, which consists of 111 members from 108 countries. Hassanuddin noted that the Indonesian council relies on Egyptian fatwas, specifically those related to Hajj, and expressed interest in broadening cooperation in research, training, and digital advancements.
This pursuit of closer religious cooperation between Egypt and Indonesia was first reported by Egypt Independent.
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