The World Council For Muslim Interfaith Relations
Throughout the world, Muslim scholars and leaders have been participating in interfaith dialogue and multi-religious engagement. WCMIR was founded as a forum for these leaders and scholars so that they work through coordination, networking and mutual consultation. WCMIR’s efforts have helped the Muslim community world-wide, in the development of a common vision and strategy which addresses critical issues that the human family faces today. WCMIR’s message to the Muslims of the world has been the following:
“Over and above their duty to the Global Muslim community, Muslims also have a duty to the whole human race, which, due to mutual hatred, divisions, and the accumulation of wealth by a few persons, is moving fast towards self-destruction.”
Throughout the world, Muslims working with WCMIR have been cooperating with the interfaith movement on both local and international levels. They have worked with a vision to create a better and safer world. WCMIR members work closely with organizations such as the Parliament of the World’s Religions, The Peace Council, The United Religions Initiative, The Global Peace Initiative of Women, The Millennium World Peace Summit, The World Council of Churches, The Inter-Community Peace Initiative (India) and many other religious and spiritual groups. Additionally, WCMIR collaborates with other NGOs and agencies associated with the United Nations such as UNESCO.
To provide an international forum for mutual consultation and collective thinking for Muslims engaged in inter-faith activities.
To create awareness among Muslims regarding their responsibilities towards the promotion of tolerance, peace, justice, and concern for their fellow human beings.
To endeavor to resolve inter-faith and inter-cultural conflicts at all levels through dialogue and other initiatives for peace and to persuade nations and groups within countries to strictly observe universally recognized ethical and legal norms.
To strive to end impunity enjoyed by perpetrators of crimes against humanity. To undertake measures towards the eradication of all exploitation of the weak and defenseless.
- Peace-building in targeted conflict areas
- The eradication of poverty
- Health and welfare programs for children
- Youth leadership programs
- Peace education programs
- Social and economic justice programs
- Women empowerment programs
During the Second Assembly at Markfield Conference Center (UK) in July 2003, it was agreed that WCMIR develop position papers on the following:
- Islam and Human Rights
- Islam and Pluralism
- Islam and Democracy
- Islam and Women’s Rights
- Islam and the Use of Force
- The Freedom of Religion and Conversion
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