ISLAMABAD: Secretary General of the World Muslim League Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa visited Lahore on Wednesday where he discussed a wide range of issues with Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman while specifically focusing on the problem of “Islamophobia.” 

The league is an international Islamic organization which is based in Makkah and has been operating since the 1960s. Among its many objectives, it seeks to clarify the message of Islam by emphasizing its moderate values for greater peace and tolerance in the world. 

Al-Issa, who is in Pakistan until Friday, has also met the army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, and Senate chairman, Sadiq Sanjrani, along with other officials. 

“Muslim countries are facing various challenges including Islamophobia,” the secretary general of the league was quoted as saying by an official statement circulated after his meeting with the governor. “Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance. There is a need to present the true face of Islam to the world and highlight its real character.” 

The Punjab governor agreed with the visiting dignitary while urging his organization to continue its “role to end Islamophobia.” 

He also praised the Saudi king and crown prince for their services to the Muslim world. 

“We are fortunate that Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, who delivered the Hajj sermon, is present among us,” said the governor. “We are also thankful to the Muslim World League and friendly countries for sending relief material and other help for the rehabilitation of flood-affected families in Pakistan.” 

Rehman highlighted the significance of good education for Muslims across the world while urging the league to play a role in offering more scholarships to them for the promotion of Islamic and scientific studies.