The Russian Muslim community propagates Islamic ideas of peace worldwide

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

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The Russian Muslim community propagates Islamic ideas of peace worldwide, holds Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian National Authority leader. His opinion reached Novosti as Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin, head of the Russian Muftiyyate, was addressing the media after conference with Mr. Abbas, who is currently in Moscow. "The whole world ought to lend an attentive ear to the sober voice of Russian Islam, pointed out the Palestinian President. He wants to see us promoting the peaceful ideas of Islam worldwide," said the Mufti. During his maiden conference with the new Palestinian Authority leader, Sheikh Gainutdin meant to inform the visitor about the routine and activities of Russian-based Muslim organizations, and discuss efforts against extremism and terrorism. He quoted Mr. Abbas' emphatic statement: "Muslims desire global peace, and want to establish friendly ties with other religions and cultures." There never was an interreligious war throughout Russia-which shows that Russian Muslim communities are pursuing the right Islamic policies, which the Mufti described as "respect, love and peace". Muslim, Christian and Jewish shrines are side by side in the Holy Land. "That alone shows just how close we are to each other. The three religions all stem from the same root-which obliges us to engage in a dialogue and work for cooperation," said Mr. Abbas while in conference with the Mufti

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