Grand Imam to the President of Iraq: We Are Committed to Including All Islamic Nations and Schools of Thought in the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference Hosted by Bahrain

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, met with His Excellency Abdul Latif Rashid, President of Iraq, to explore avenues for strengthening mutual cooperation.

The Grand Imam emphasized the deep-rooted ties between Al-Azhar and the people of Iraq, expressing his eagerness to visit this esteemed nation, which boasts profound historical significance. He praised the contributions of Iraqi scholars over the centuries and their enduring efforts in advancing Islamic and Arabic sciences, which continue to be a wellspring for scholars and researchers worldwide.

His Eminence also underscored the importance of unity among Islamic and Arab communities in addressing contemporary challenges facing the Islamic world. He affirmed his commitment to including all Islamic countries, religious authorities, scholars, and specialists in Islamic jurisprudence from various Islamic schools of thought in the forthcoming Intra-Islamic conference, set to be hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain early next year. President Abdul Latif Rashid commended the conference's theme, noting its significance in uniting scholars of the Islamic world for meaningful dialogue. He assured that Iraq would provide distinguished representation to match the event's importance.

President Rashid expressed Iraq’s gratitude—both at the leadership and popular levels—for the stance of the Grand Imam and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders on various issues impacting the Islamic world. He remarked that the statements and positions issued by Al-Azhar on these matters are followed closely by the Iraqi people, who hold Al-Azhar and its scholars in the highest regard.

The President renewed Iraq’s invitation to the Grand Imam to visit, underscoring the importance of this visit as a message of solidarity for Iraq. The Grand Imam affirmed his commitment to honoring this gracious invitation at the earliest possible opportunity.