By J-Wire Newsdesk…
At a special online event, General Secretary of the Muslim World League, Sheikh Dr Mohammed Al-Issa, was honoured with an inaugural award for his contribution towards fighting antisemitism.
He is the first recipient of the prestigious annual award given by the Combat Antisemitism Movement and American Sephardi Federation, to Muslim leaders engaged in the fight against antisemitism. Sheikh Dr Al-Issa was recognized for uniting people of all faiths, publicly condemning Holocaust denial and for inspiring the next generation to tackle hate and promote peace.
In New Zealand, spokesperson for the New Zealand Jewish Council, Juliet Moses said:
“The New Zealand Jewish Council is thrilled that Sheikh Dr Mohammed Al-Issa has been honoured for his inspirational, visionary work in combatting antisemitism and congratulate him for it. We fully endorse his message of unity and building bridges through dialogue, something that we have focused on increasingly since the barbaric mosque attacks in Christchurch last year.
“We believe that this is the best antidote to hatred, bigotry and toxic ideologies that the world seems awash in today, and that leaders like Sheikh Dr Al-Issa will help make the world a better place for all peoples. He is a very worthy recipient.”
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