Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, has met Maulen Ashimbayev, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, at his residence in Manama, the capital of Bahrain.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, in which both leaders are participating.
The Chairman of the Senate of Kazakhstan praised the Grand Imam's speech at the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, describing it as an accurate reflection of the state of the Islamic world.
He noted that the speech succinctly addressed key challenges facing the Muslim world while proposing effective solutions to counter division and fragmentation, which have weakened the Islamic nation. He emphasized the importance of the conference, recognizing the Grand Imam as a true religious leader of global influence.
He also expressed deep appreciation for Al-Azhar’s continued support for Muslim communities worldwide, particularly in Kazakhstan.
The Chairman of the Senate extended his gratitude to the Grand Imam for the ongoing support provided by Al-Azhar and the Muslim Council of Elders to Muslims in Kazakhstan, as well as for their contribution to the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which Kazakhstan hosts annually.
He highlighted that the Regional Office of the Muslim Council of Elders in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, has been actively engaged in initiatives promoting coexistence, fostering human fraternity, and empowering youth and women in the country.
During the meeting, the Chairman of the Senate delivered an official invitation from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Grand Imam, inviting him to visit Kazakhstan and inaugurate the upcoming edition of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, scheduled to take place in September.
He stated, "I was keen to travel to Bahrain specifically to meet Your Eminence and personally deliver this invitation from the President of Kazakhstan. Your Eminence represents a voice of justice that extends beyond Muslims, advocating a moderate faith that upholds human dignity and values diversity and coexistence."
For his part, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar expressed his appreciation for the president of Kazakhstan's invitation and affirmed his willingness to accept it.
He emphasized that Al-Azhar and the Muslim Council of Elders are committed to supporting this important congress, as it serves as a global platform that amplifies the voice of religion and strengthens its role in addressing common humanitarian challenges.
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