Arab News, Muslim World League chief’s sermon writes a new page in India’s Jama Masjid’s history, 18 July 2023 “According to the MWL website, it was the first time in 400 years that a religious figure from outside India had delivered a sermon at the mosque. [Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim] Al-Issa did so at the invitation of its imam and with a warm welcome from worshipers.” ‘Interfaith’ elements within the sermon. There are several subtexts here worthy of exploration. Some coverage is below:
His Excellency Sheikh Dr. @MhmdAlissa, Secretary-General of the MWL and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, had the honor of being the first person from outside India to speak from the pulpit of the Jama Masjid in New Delhi in 400 years.
— Muslim World League (@MWLOrg_en) July 17, 2023
Moments from Sheikh Dr.… pic.twitter.com/8UToIqK2bq
“Muslims must be kind to everyone. Islam has no place for extremism.” – Dr. @MhmdAlissa , Secretary General, @MWLOrg_en #ModrateIslam #ModerateMuslims #Islam #Islamabad #Islamic #PeaceAndLove #Harmony #India pic.twitter.com/IjnDhpMmku
— Khusro Foundation ख़ुसरो फ़ाउण्डेशन خسرو فاؤنڈیشن (@Khusrofounda) July 14, 2023
قبل قليل:
— رابطة العالم الإسلامي (@MWLOrg) July 14, 2023
معالي الأمين العام رئيس هيئة علماء المسلمين فضيلة الشيخ د. #محمد_العيسى إماماً وخطيباً في الجامع الكبير بالعاصمة الهندية نيودلهي.
الجدير بالذكر أنه لأول مرة منذ 400 سنة يعتلي هذا المنبر شخصية دينية خارج الهند، جاء ذلك بدعوة من إمام وخطيب الجامع وترحيب عموم المصلين. pic.twitter.com/ZXjXu8GvdU
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