The General Islamic Conference represents the aspirations and sentiments of Islamic nations around the world, working to achieve their highest objectives. The Muslim World League derives its legitimacy and authority to represent the Islamic peoples from this conference.
It consists of a group of distinguished Muslim scholars who are actively engaged in serving Islam. These scholars convene to address significant Islamic issues, striving to resolve the challenges facing Muslims and to fulfill their best interests and aspirations.
The General Islamic Conference has convened several times:
- The First General Islamic Conference took place in 1962, corresponding to 1381 AH. It was during this conference that the Muslim World League was established.
- The Second General Islamic Conference occurred in 1965, corresponding to 1384 AH. A key recommendation was to foster Islamic solidarity and address obstacles hindering it, such as declining religious morals, increasing sectarian conflicts, and conflicting regional interests.
- The Third General Islamic Conference was held in 1987, corresponding to 1408 AH. It emphasized the importance of honoring the sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques, venerating Makkah, the sacred months, and the Hajj rituals. The conference also underscored that ensuring the security of the Two Holy Mosques is the responsibility of the Muslims in charge.
- The Fourth General Islamic Conference took place in 2002, corresponding to 1423 AH. It addressed issues concerning the Islamic Ummah and globalization, and issued several significant documents, including the Makkah Charter for Islamic Action. The conference also made a statement regarding Palestine and called for the formation of a supreme coordination body and an international body of Muslim scholars.
