The Henry Jackson Society hosted a dialogue at its headquarters in London with H.E. Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars.
During the expanded session, it was affirmed that the message of Islam advocates for meaningful dialogue and underscores the fundamental importance of mutual understanding and coexistence as pillars for achieving peace and harmony among nations and peoples—particularly among the various components of society in countries defined by their diversity.
H.E. commended the British Muslim community for its adherence to the law, its commitment to social cohesion, and its active, positive, and constructive engagement within the United Kingdom. This recognition is supported by documented reports from the #MuslimWorldLeague and by senior UK officials with whom we met.
He further noted that the British Muslim community ranks among the four largest in Europe and, most recently, has become the largest among Western nations with Muslim minorities—both in terms of population and the extent of representation in high-level government institutions.
The dialogue also addressed the vital roles of the conscious family, effective education, and responsible media in fostering awareness, strengthening intellectual resilience, and countering negative, false, and extremist ideologies.
H.E. also commended the content and depth of King Charles’s two distinguished lectures, “Islam and the West” and “Islam and the Environment,” highlighting that His Majesty graciously received him at Buckingham Palace for a bilateral meeting. During the meeting, H.E. conveyed the greetings and deep appreciation of scholars and intellectuals from the Islamic world—under the umbrella of the #MuslimWorldLeague—for His Majesty’s thoughtful engagement with these subjects and his impartial and sincere sentiments toward Islam.
His Majesty’s statements were particularly noteworthy given the backdrop of rising Islamophobia and the ongoing, unjust campaigns waged by Islamophobic extremists.
H.E. affirmed that Islam is authentically represented by its message of moderation, as articulated through its principal official institutions. The Muslim World League serves as the voice of Muslim peoples globally and has issued the most significant contemporary Islamic document—the #CharterOfMakkah—endorsed by over 1,200 muftis and scholars. A summary of the Charter’s provisions was presented to attendees, and printed copies were distributed during their conference held in London in March 2023. British Muslims regarded the Charter as a profound and inspirational religious constitutional document directed toward them, reflecting the scholarly consensus of the Muslim World League and bearing the significance of having been issued in Makkah, near the Holy Kaaba.
H.E. further remarked: “The Organization of Islamic Cooperation likewise speaks for Islam—representing the member states of the Islamic world.”
At the conclusion of the meeting, H.E. addressed several questions concerning the global missions and initiatives of the Muslim World League.
