RIYADH: Saudi experts and scholars have said that Islam promotes intercultural diversity and understanding among various communities.
At a discussion hosted by the King Abdul Aziz Center for National Dialogue (KACND) on “diversity,” marking the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, participants stressed the importance of understanding the cultures of various communities.
The KACND initiative aims to establish a culture of dialogue, diversity and dissemination among community members of all denominations in the public interest for promoting national unity.
The event was hosted by Saudi author and explorer Abdullah Al-Jum’ah jointly with Abdul Rahman Al-Bashari, who spoke about the experience of cultural diversity and its impact on development.
“Every community has its own characteristics, but they share ties of brotherhood in humanity,” said Al-Jum’ah. “Islam is a great religion and can contain a lot of different peoples, cultures and even doctrines.”
He said even theological schools, values and principles of Islamic origin confirm coexistence with others. According to him, cultural diversity means accepting and living with others.
He said: “The KACND has been a leader in promoting diversity, where it managed various sects and trends in society to gather at the same table, thereby enhancing values of community cohesion.”
Saudis studying abroad took part in the discussion by sharing their living experiences abroad. Badr Abu Jadayel, who is in America on a scholarship, said that in order to go along with the community and learn the background of other cultures, “we have to be open with our classmates.”
The same experience was shared by Yahya Shihri, who is studying in Japan. He said he is proud of Japanese society which respects Islam, and this is reflected in the highest extent of diversity and acceptance of others.
At a discussion hosted by the King Abdul Aziz Center for National Dialogue (KACND) on “diversity,” marking the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, participants stressed the importance of understanding the cultures of various communities.
The KACND initiative aims to establish a culture of dialogue, diversity and dissemination among community members of all denominations in the public interest for promoting national unity.
The event was hosted by Saudi author and explorer Abdullah Al-Jum’ah jointly with Abdul Rahman Al-Bashari, who spoke about the experience of cultural diversity and its impact on development.
“Every community has its own characteristics, but they share ties of brotherhood in humanity,” said Al-Jum’ah. “Islam is a great religion and can contain a lot of different peoples, cultures and even doctrines.”
He said even theological schools, values and principles of Islamic origin confirm coexistence with others. According to him, cultural diversity means accepting and living with others.
He said: “The KACND has been a leader in promoting diversity, where it managed various sects and trends in society to gather at the same table, thereby enhancing values of community cohesion.”
Saudis studying abroad took part in the discussion by sharing their living experiences abroad. Badr Abu Jadayel, who is in America on a scholarship, said that in order to go along with the community and learn the background of other cultures, “we have to be open with our classmates.”
The same experience was shared by Yahya Shihri, who is studying in Japan. He said he is proud of Japanese society which respects Islam, and this is reflected in the highest extent of diversity and acceptance of others.
