Makkah Declaration (2019)

Makkah Declaration (2019) is a document was declared in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, called for anti-extremism, religious and cultural diversity, and legislation against hate and violence.[1][2] The document was declared in May 2019 at the end of the four-day conference organized by the Muslim World League conference in Makkah. It was approved by Islamic leaders of 139 countries and signed by around1,200 prominent Muslim figures.[2][3]

Main points of the document

The document called for combating the hate speech, violence, extremism and terrorism.[4][3] It also appealed to fight injustice, oppression, and the violation of human rights.[3] Moreover, the document demanded protecting the environment as well as facing pollution and the wasting of natural resources.[3]

References
  1. "Makkah Charter fostering diversity, coexistence". Saudigazette. 2019-05-29. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  2. "Makkah Declaration looks to promote tolerance and coexistence". The National. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  3. "Prominent Muslim figures: religious, cultural diversity does not justify 'conflict'". Arab News. 2019-05-30. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  4. Wam (2019-06-01). "14th Islamic Summit issues Makkah Declaration". Emirates24|7. Retrieved 2019-07-07.


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