RIYADH, 30 September: Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa has delivered the lecture “Law and Religion: Prospects for Peace and Combating Societal Divisions” at Harvard Law School.
The event was attended by faculty members, policymakers and students, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Al-Issa focused on the diverse interpretations of religious and legal texts and the potential contradictions that may arise, particularly in religiously diverse nations.
He spoke of the principles necessary to maintain social unity, and addressed various religious and legal interpretations.
A discussion facilitated by Prof. Martha Minow, a senior member of the Faculty of Law, followed the lecture. This provided an opportunity for Al-Issa to elaborate on the roles of religion and law in fostering community cohesion and addressing division.
He outlined the challenges and threats facing societies today, along with proposed solutions and the essential guidelines for effective and fruitful dialogue.
The discussion also touched on historic and contemporary conflicts, examining the religious perspective on them and the associated legal responsibilities.
Al-Issa highlighted the MWL’s contributions, including the Charter of Makkah and initiatives aimed at building bridges between Islamic sects.
