A view of Doha interfaith dialogue participants. (AN photo)

JEDDAH: Making use of modern information and social media in promoting dialogue between the followers of different religious faiths and cultures is the theme of an international interfaith dialogue conference that was opened in Doha on Monday.

Speakers emphasized the importance of dialogue saying it was essential to reinforce world peace and stability. “Dialogue between people of different faiths is not just an imaginary idea. It’s quite practical and can promote peaceful coexistence of people with dignity, justice, peace and security,” said Qatari Justice Minister Hassan bin Abdullah Al-Ghanim.

Leaders of prominent world religions such as Islam, Christianity and Judaism addressed the opening session and emphasized the need for promoting interfaith dialogue, making use of modern information media including the Internet, Facebook and Twitter.

“The belief in the oneness of God is the basis upon which the divine religions are built and hence, it is incumbent upon all to maintain a relationship of mutual respect for the good of humanity, to which all belong,” the minister said.

Former Egyptian Mufti Dr. Nasr Wasil presented a worksheet that stressed Islam’s keenness for interfaith dialogue. “Islam recognizes the importance of human communication and interaction between different societies,” he said.

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NOTE BY THE EDITOR: Of course we support Interfaith Dialogue. In fact the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community since its beginning more than 100 years ago has continously practiced Interfaith Dialogue. We wait and see whether Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and other Muslim countries will lift all their restrictions on the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Only then will we believe that they are serious about this initiative.