The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, calls on the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to exercise restraint and de-escalation, and to avoid sliding into the abyss of war—one that would endanger the security and stability of both nations, their peoples, and the wider world.
The Council stresses the importance of heeding the voice of reason, embracing wisdom, and prioritizing dialogue and mutual understanding. It urges both parties to work towards a peaceful resolution, avoid fueling tensions in the region, and uphold the values of coexistence in a manner that fulfills the aspirations of the two neighboring peoples for stability and prosperity.