Al-Azhar Observatory to Combat Extremism stressed the importance of meeting cultures and religions, activating interfaith dialogue, and promoting tolerance. He called on Mosques to seek to activate it and convey a clear and correct picture of Islam away from the fallacies that have no basis. And tolerance. He explained that the mosque plays a big role in the reform of societies.
He said in a report issued recently that fighting the wave of extremism at the present time is a huge responsibility, borne by the institutions concerned, especially the mosques that have the role of awareness of what can reduce the risk of terrorism, one of the most serious religious responsibilities, as well as the establishment of prayers and religious lessons Seminars, speeches and rituals.
He added that it is impossible to ignore the humanitarian and social role of the mosque, because of the result of the formation of the hearts, and to show the humanitarian and social aspect of our religion, and it is an important manifestation of coexistence and social and national integration, stressing that the mosque plays a major role in the reform of societies. Society, but activating the role of the largest institution, which is the mosque, because it educates the community an integrated faith education.
He pointed to the importance of mosques in their vital role in combating the discourse of extremism and hatred, especially among the youth, to protect them from the clutches of crime and extremism and deviation from the seriousness of the services of Muslims in Western societies, the lessons of teaching Arabic and the principles of Islam.
He said that in light of Al-Azhar Observatory's activities carried out by Muslims in Spain in order to introduce Islam, spread its noble values, activate the role of the mosque in the face of extremism, and spread the culture of moderation and moderation and work to consolidate it in the minds of Muslims there and clarify it to non-Muslims. For mosques throughout Spain during the first half of this year, indicating that according to the latest statistics, the number of mosques in Spain, 1569 mosques officially after a significant increase during the last four years.
He explained that the opening of mosques in Spain is not only a religious event, but a cultural and social event, considering the cultural and educational activities and activities that will include religious dialogue, open cultural meetings and celebrations of prominent social or national events. A mosque in the province of Castilla la Mancha was opened in the province of Castilla la Mancha. It is called the "Mosque of the House of Peace". It was a meeting place for the inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue. The non-Muslims attended the opening ceremony.
He pointed out that in June, a mosque was opened in the city of Oriola, Spanish, equipped to hold cultural and social activities, and it was emphasized during the events that the mosque is open to all Muslims and others, and anyone who wants to learn about Islamic culture and the nature of work inside the mosque and its activities.
He added that the mosque of the city «Badlius» hosted events on peaceful coexistence, to emphasize the importance of spreading the concept of coexistence as an indispensable factor in promoting dialogue and communication between followers of cultures and religions.
Human principles
Al-Azhar Observatory to Combat Extremism stressed that the mosques in Spain are another job in times of distress and crisis. It is the reception of the victims and their sheltering, pointing out that this is a humane work with excellence, showing the humanity of Islam and its mercy by creation and tolerance.
He referred to the aid provided by the La Cordita mosque in Barcelona for about 70 people, after a fire broke out in a building on Soria Street.