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Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Karim al-Issa, the head of the Muslim World League, speaks at the Nimrah Mosque in Mecca during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, July 8, 2022. (SPA -- Saudi state news agency)
July 10, 2022, 2:58 am
Saudi cleric known for Auschwitz visit, interfaith dialogue gives main hajj sermon
Sheikh Mohammed al-Issa speaks of Muslim obligation to bring hearts together; Israeli commentator says Saudis’ choice of ‘Zionist imam’ is ‘significant signal’
By ToI Staff
In this January 23, 2020, file photo, a delegation of Muslim religious leaders gather at the gate leading to the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz, together with a Jewish group in what organizers called 'the most senior Islamic leadership delegation' to visit the former death camp in Oswiecim, Poland. (American Jewish Committee via AP, File)
September 23, 2020, 10:52 am
No deal with Israel, but Saudi Arabia pushes outreach to Jews
Efforts include barring disparagement of Jews, Christians in mosques; officials say textbooks, which used to denigrate Jews and other non-Muslims as swine and apes, being revised
By Anuj Chopra
Mohammed al-Issa, the secretary-general of the Muslim World League, speaking on April 25, 2018 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. (Screenshot: American Sephardi Federation)
June 11, 2020, 5:21 pm
Saudi cleric says fighting anti-Semitism ‘a religious and moral obligation’
Mohammed al-Issa, who visited Auschwitz in January, receives award from Jewish groups for his efforts to combat Jew-hatred; vows to ‘keep on until there is no more’ bigotry
By AFP
Illustrative: The Conference of Presidents' Malcolm Hoenlein (L), Arthur Stark (C) and William Daroff at a press conference in Jerusalem, February 16, 2020 (Avi Hayoun)
February 16, 2020, 4:56 pm
Conference of Presidents: Our Saudi trip is a ‘big step forward’ for Israel ties
After first visit to kingdom, heads of US Jewish umbrella group says it’s the beginning of a ‘long and productive relationship’
By ToI Staff and JTA
Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammad bin Salman speaks at the G20 Osaka Summit, June 29, 2019. (Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images via JTA)
February 13, 2020, 10:51 pm
In first, US Jewish umbrella group sends delegation to Saudi Arabia
Conference of Presidents members meet with senior Saudi officials, sheikh who visited Auschwitz; talks focus on counter-terror, regional stability
By Ron Kampeas
Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan smiles during a news conference at the United Arab Emirates' Foreign Ministry in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on July 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
January 25, 2020, 6:01 pm
Emirati, Bahraini FMs speak out against racism ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day
In separate tweets, Arab officials say such crimes against humanity should never be repeated
By ToI Staff
A delegation of Muslim religious leaders at the gate leading to the former Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz, together with a Jewish group in what organizers called “the most senior Islamic leadership delegation" to visit the former Nazi death camp, in Oswiecim, Poland, January 23, 2020. (American Jewish Committee via AP)
January 23, 2020, 10:19 pm
25 Muslim faith leaders make ‘groundbreaking’ visit to Auschwitz
‘To be here… is both a sacred duty and a profound honor,’ Saudi head of Muslim World League says during tour of Nazi death camp with the American Jewish Committee
By Vanessa Gera
Mohammed al-Issa, the secretary-general of the Muslim World League, speaking on April 25, 2018 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. (Screenshot: American Sephardi Federation)
January 22, 2020, 6:06 pm
Senior Saudi religious leader set for ‘groundbreaking’ visit to Auschwitz Thurs.
Saudi prince’s ally Mohammed al-Issa, other Muslim religious leaders and AJC officials also slated to tour a Jewish museum and a mosque in Warsaw, share a Shabbat meal
By Adam Rasgon
Muslim World League Secretary General, Mohammad Al-Issa speaks on April 6, 2018. (Screen capture/YouTube)
May 2, 2019, 8:56 am
Senior Islamic leader to visit Auschwitz in January
Secretary general of the Muslim World League will join American Jewish Committee head at 75th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
By Marcy Oster
Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, speaks at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy in May 2018 (YouTube screenshot)
October 6, 2018, 9:09 am
Saudi cleric calls for Muslim-Christian-Jewish peace delegation to Jerusalem
In highly unusual plea, Mohammed al-Issa, an ally of the kingdom’s reformist crown prince, says mission could help ‘provide fertile ground to find solutions’
By ToI Staff
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