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While in Brussels to meet with political and religious leaders, Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa stressed the need to deepen dialogue in order to confront the turmoil facing the world and that Europe's "civilised constitutions" will prevent political excesses.
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That was the word repeated by the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, during his visit to Brussels on Friday.
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During his stay in the Belgian capital, the Saudi religious leader met political figures and representatives of the country’s religious communities and civil society who gathered for a high-level meeting on dialogue and social cohesion.
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Al-Issa stressed the importance of dialogue in resolving conflicts, saying it needed sincere intentions and effective leadership.
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“Of course, we always believe in dialogue and place great faith in it,” he said, adding that “dialogue is the language of reason and wisdom.”
Established in 1962, the Muslim World League is a Mecca-based Islamic organisation that describes its mission as promoting Islam, tolerance and friendship among peoples.
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His visit came after the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, finished first in state elections in both Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in September.
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France is due to hold a presidential election in 2027, while parliamentary elections are expected in Italy, Poland and Greece.
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Despite the rise of the hardline right in some European countries, Al-Issa expressed confidence in national constitutions, European institutions and societal values.
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“As for talk of a hardline right emerging in some European countries, we are generally not worried.
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Each European country has a civilised constitution that no one can override.
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There are also societal values that everyone must respect,” he explained.
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“Any departure from the constitution and these civilised societal values will prompt society to speak out and put things right,” he said.
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He also pointed to the possibility of challenging legislation before constitutional courts.
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Al-Issa said similar questions had arisen in other countries because of certain governments.
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Things had turned out as he had hoped, he said, where there was constitutional oversight and an active public conscience.
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Religious freedom is protected by national constitutions
He also called for respect for religious practices within the framework of national constitutions.
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The issue comes amid debate over restrictions on religious clothing in Europe.
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Italy’s government has approved a decree banning face coverings during school activities, with exceptions for certified medical reasons and educational activities.
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The decree does not explicitly mention the burqa or niqab, although Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni referred to both when announcing the measure, saying that in Italy “no one should force a girl to hide herself”.
“We always call for respect for each religion’s distinctive practices, provided they do not conflict with the constitution,” Al-Issa said.
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“There is no doubt that civilised constitutions, particularly European ones, respect those practices and the observance of religious rituals.”
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