Religious principles are considered vital foundations for building and ensuring the stability of societies. Their importance is manifested in guiding individual and collective behavior, enhancing cultural identity, supporting psychological stability, fostering social cooperation, and strengthening the spiritual orientation of individuals and communities. They play a pivotal role in shaping the identities of both individuals and societies alike.

From this perspective, the International Union of Muslim Scholars, according to the texts of its basic system, seeks to achieve a number of goals and objectives. Among these are preserving the Islamic identity of the Ummah and protecting it from challenges and waves of destruction to always remain a just and witnessing nation over people. The Union strives to confront destructive currents and anti-Islamic calls, both internal and external, by all available means and to unify the forces of the Ummah across its various sects and directions. It also works to unify the efforts of scholars and their intellectual and scientific positions on major issues of the Ummah. The Union aims to combat extremism in religion and deviation in the interpretation of its texts, strengthen the Islamic spirit in both individual and collective personalities, and establish the principles of work for the application of Sharia through contemporary, recognized jurisprudential efforts, considering this a means to achieve the relevance of Islam for all times and places.

The important role of the International Union of Muslim Scholars in countering attempts to undermine religious principles is realized through several means and efforts, including:

• Issuing Fatwas and Statements: The Union issues fatwas and official statements to address religious misconceptions and clarify the Sharia’s positions on controversial issues. It seeks to provide correct interpretations of religious texts and distinguish between constants and variables.
• Awareness and Education: The Union organizes conferences and scientific seminars aimed at educating Muslims about the correct teachings of religion. It also offers educational courses and training programs for imams and preachers to impart correct religious knowledge and counteract false concepts.
• Publishing and Media: The Union publishes books, articles, and research papers that address religious issues from a reliable scientific perspective. It uses various media platforms, including social media, to spread awareness and counteract false, deviant, and extremist ideas.
• International Cooperation: The Union collaborates with other religious and scientific institutions to enhance joint efforts to protect religious principles. It participates in dialogue with other religions and cultures to promote mutual understanding and correct misconceptions about Islam.
• Social and Political Support: The Union provides moral and political support to Muslim communities facing challenges that threaten their religious identity. It also seeks to influence public policies to protect the rights and beliefs of Muslims.
• Scientific Research and Studies: The Union encourages research and studies that enhance the correct understanding of Islam and confront attempts to undermine religious principles. It establishes specialized committees to study contemporary issues and provide appropriate Sharia solutions.

Through these efforts and more, the International Union of Muslim Scholars aims to counter attempts to undermine religious principles, preserve Islamic identity, and adhere to the correct teachings of religion. The Union uses all legitimate means available to achieve its goals, focusing particularly on direct educational media outreach to Muslims to correct misconceptions and positions according to the noble teachings of Islam. It continually raises awareness of important issues and events related to Islam and Muslims, provides wise and gentle advice to Muslim leaders and influencers to encourage them to align with the general Islamic stance, collaborates with institutions working for the benefit of Islam and Muslims, engages in dialogue with cultural currents, intellectual schools, and political groups in the Islamic arena, and cooperates with international organizations and NGOs in various fields to raise awareness of Islamic and Muslim issues worldwide. The Union also holds public and scientific conferences and seminars to discuss issues related to Islam and Muslims and to formulate a general Islamic opinion on these matters.

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