Back محمد بن عبد الكريم العيسى Arabic Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Issa German Mohammed Al-Issa French מוחמד אל-עיסא HE Muhammad al-Isa ID Мухаммед ибн Абдул-Карим аль-Иса Russian Muhammed bin Abdulkerim Isa SQ
Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa | |
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| Secretary General of the Muslim World League | |
| Assumed office 12 August 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Abdallah Ben Abdel Mohsen At-Turki |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 14 February 2009 – 29 January 2015 | |
| Prime Minister | King Abdullah King Salman |
| Preceded by | Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Sheikh |
| Succeeded by | Waleed Al-Samani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 June 1965 Riyadh |
| Nationality | Saudi Arabian |
| Alma mater | Imam Muhammad bin Saud University |
Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Issa (Arabic: محمد بن عبد الكريم العيسى; born 9 June 1965) is a Saudi Arabian religious leader, Secretary General of the Muslim World League,[1] President of the International Islamic Halal Organization, and former Saudi Minister of Justice.
He also serves as the chairman of the Centre for Responsible Leadership, a body of globally influential government, faith, media, business, and community leaders working together to solve the challenges facing humanity and the world today.
Al-Issa is considered a leading global voice on moderate Islam as well as a key figure in the fight against extremist ideology.[2] Religious leaders and government officials alike have commended Al-Issa for his efforts to promote moderation, and cooperation and coexistence among all people.[3][4][5]
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York and an influential member of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, referred to Al-Issa as the "most eloquent spokesperson in the Islamic world for reconciliation and friendship among the religions of the world."[6] In a historic meeting with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell Nelson stated to Al-Issa, "You are a peacemaker. You are a bridge builder. And we need more leaders like you."[7] The American Jewish Committee has called Al-Issa "the most powerful voice in the Muslim world promoting moderate Islam."[8] Elan Carr, former U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, said Al-Issa "has chosen a future of tolerance and affection, where Jews and Christians can be embraced by their Muslim brethren.”[9]
Ndileka Mandela, granddaughter of Noble laureate Nelson Mandela and head of the Thembekile Mandela Foundation, has praised Dr Al-Issa as a "remarkable voice for Muslim tolerance and moderation".
- ^ "Dr. Al-Issa takes over as secretary general of MWL". The International Islamic News Agency (IINA). Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ "MWL chief receives World's Religions Peace Award". Arab News. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Senegal president honors Muslim World League chief for efforts to spread moderation". Arab News. 7 July 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Muslim World League cited in US for its anti-extremism campaign". Arab News. 9 February 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ Woods, John (9 May 2019). "Cardinal Dolan Hosts Leader of Muslim World League". Catholic New York. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "@CardinalDolan welcomed HE Dr. Mohammad Al Issa". Twitter. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Muslim World League and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints resolve to enhance cooperation and promote respect and coexistence". AP NEWS. 6 November 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ "Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa". themwl.org. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ "MWL's chief honored for fighting anti-Semitism, calls for unity against hatred". Saudigazette. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.