Malaysia presents award to MWL secretary-general

Secretary General of the Muslim World League Mohammad Abdulkarim al-Issa gives a speech during a visit to the Nozyk Synagogue on January 24, 2020 in Warsaw. (AFP)

• The award is granted annually by the Malaysian government at the start of a new Hijri year to prominent international figures who play a key role in serving Islam and humanity

KULALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has granted Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary-General and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa the Hijra of the Prophet award — the most prestigious award granted to Muslim scholars in the world.
The award was presented to Al-Issa as the most influential international Islamic figure in acknowledgment of his efforts in highlighting the truth and humanitarian message of Islam, promoting harmony among followers of different religions and spreading peace.
Al-Issa was honored for his efforts during a ceremony held by the Malaysian government to celebrate the new Islamic year. The ceremony was held in the presence of Malaysia’s King Al-Sultan Abdullah, Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, government members and representatives of Islamic and non-Islamic states in the country.
The award is granted annually by the Malaysian government at the start of a new Hijri year to prominent international figures who play a key role in serving Islam and humanity.
Based in Makkah, the core activities of the MWL include holding conferences, seminars and meetings around the world, with participation from scholars, intellectuals and opinion leaders to debate and discuss topics of interest to Muslims and others.