The Union President Chairs a Preparatory Meeting with the General Secretariat and Committee Heads Ahead of the Union's Board of Trustees Meetings
As part of preparations for the upcoming Board of Trustees meetings of the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS), scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 30 and December 1, 2024, the Union’s President, Sheikh Dr. Ali Mohieddin Al-Qaradaghi, chaired a preparatory meeting this Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Union’s headquarters in Doha.
Agenda of the Meeting
- Review of the 2024 Annual Report: Highlighting the achievements of the committees and addressing the challenges they faced.
- Discussion of the 2025 Action Plan: Aiming to enhance performance and outline future priorities.
- Mechanisms for Presenting Reports: Agreement on how committee reports will be presented during the Board of Trustees meeting.
- Discussion of Current Developments and Issues: Defining the Union’s roles in addressing challenges facing the Muslim Ummah.
Key Attendees
The meeting was attended by several prominent scholars and Union officials:
- Sheikh Dr. Fazl bin Abdullah Murad
- Sheikh Dr. Jamal Abdul Sattar
- Sheikh Dr. Abdulwahab Ekinci
- Sheikh Dr. Asif Luqman Qazi
- Sheikh Dr. Marwan Abu Ras
- Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Lam
- Sheikh Dr. Kamelia Helmy Tolon
The Board of Trustees Meeting
- Participation: 42 members will attend in person out of 52 total members, while the remaining 10 members will participate via remote communication.
- Objectives: Promoting inclusivity in decision-making, discussing vital issues, and reviewing the Union’s strategic directions.
Active Committees
The Union supervises 14 specialized committees addressing various aspects of Islamic and da’wah work, including:
- The Ijtihad and Fatwa Committee
- The Media Committee
- The Thought and Islamic Principles Committee
- The Endowment and Investment Committee
- The Family Affairs Committee
- The Purification and Islamic Education Committee
- The Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Committee
- The Reconciliation Committee
Significance of the Meeting
This meeting represents a strategic step towards strengthening the unity of the Muslim Ummah and fulfilling the Union’s mission of addressing the challenges faced by Muslims worldwide. It focuses on meticulous planning and effective implementation to achieve its goals.
Source: Media Office of the International Union of Muslim Scholars.