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“We don't feel a sense of worry” in Europe, says the head of the Muslim World League

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Lory, G. (2026, October 4). “We don't feel a sense of worry” in Europe, says the head of the Muslim World League. Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/04/we-dont-feel-a-sense-of-worry-in-europe-says-the-head-of-the-muslim-world-league

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Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, head of the Muslim World League, visited Brussels on Friday to discuss dialogue and social cohesion with political and religious leaders. He expressed confidence in Europe's ability to handle the rise of far-right movements, citing robust constitutions and societal values that protect against political excesses. Despite recent electoral gains by far-right parties in Germany and upcoming elections in France, Poland, Italy, and Greece, Al-Issa emphasized the importance of respecting national laws while upholding religious freedoms.
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Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, head of the Muslim World League, visited Brussels on Friday to meet with political figures and representatives from religious communities and civil society. During his stay, he emphasized the importance of dialogue in resolving conflicts, stating that it requires sincere intentions and effective leadership. Al-Issa noted that Europe's "civilised constitutions" will prevent any extreme measures, despite recent debates like Italy's new decree on burqa and niqab restrictions. The Muslim World League aims to promote Islam, tolerance, and friendship among peoples globally.

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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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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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🔮 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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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. asserted
constitutions → meet → excesses
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. asserted
That → repeat → Friday
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. asserted
who → meet → dialogue
Al-Issa stressed the importance of dialogue in resolving conflicts, saying it needed sincere intentions and effective leadership. asserted
it → stress → intentions
“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. asserted
that → believe → peoples
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. asserted
Alternative → come → September
France is due to hold a presidential election in 2027, while parliamentary elections are expected in Italy, Poland and Greece. asserted
elections → hold → Italy
Despite the rise of the hardline right in some European countries, Al-Issa expressed confidence in national constitutions, European institutions and societal values. asserted
Issa → express → constitutions
“As for talk of a hardline right emerging in some European countries, we are generally not worried. asserted
we → emerge → countries
Each European country has a civilised constitution that no one can override. asserted
one → have → that
There are also societal values that everyone must respect,” he explained. asserted
he → be → that
“Any departure from the constitution and these civilised societal values will prompt society to speak out and put things right,” he said. asserted
he → prompt → things
He also pointed to the possibility of challenging legislation before constitutional courts. asserted
He → point → courts
Al-Issa said similar questions had arisen in other countries because of certain governments. asserted
questions → say → governments
Things had turned out as he had hoped, he said, where there was constitutional oversight and an active public conscience. asserted
he → turn → ?
Religious freedom is protected by national constitutions He also called for respect for religious practices within the framework of national constitutions. asserted
He → protect → constitutions
The issue comes amid debate over restrictions on religious clothing in Europe. asserted
issue → come → Europe
Italy’s government has approved a decree banning face coverings during school activities, with exceptions for certified medical reasons and educational activities. asserted
government → approve → reasons
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. asserted
Issa → mention → constitution
“There is no doubt that civilised constitutions, particularly European ones, respect those practices and the observance of religious rituals.” asserted
constitutions → be → rituals
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