Hawzah News Agency- The event was organized in cooperation with the World Assembly for the Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, the Malaysian Advisory Council of Islamic Organizations (MAPIM), and other organizations supporting Palestine, with the participation of scholars and intellectuals from Southeast Asia and beyond.
The Minister structured his address around four key priorities for the Muslim world:
1. Unity as a Civilizational and Institutional Project
Minister Mohammad bin Sabu underscored that the unity of the Ummah is not simply an emotional or spiritual sentiment, but an enduring civilizational and institutional endeavor. He traced the historical development of institutional efforts for Islamic unity from the mid-20th century, highlighting the creation of formal dialogue frameworks among Islamic sects as a means to replace hostility with understanding.
“Today, this effort has grown into a broad intellectual and social movement,” he said, noting that “Proximity institutions are now recognized globally as platforms for cooperation. Strengthening institutional frameworks, investing in youth, and developing regional networks were outlined as concrete steps to advance this vision.
2. Condemning the ‘Moral Earthquake’ in Gaza
Addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the minister described the situation as “unprecedented devastation, genocide, and moral collapse.” He highlighted the wide-ranging human suffering and contrasted it with the global weekly protests in cities such as London, Paris, and New York, which he described as proof of a living global conscience. At the same time, he criticized the silence, hesitation, or normalization of ties by some Muslim governments toward the occupiers, emphasizing the urgent need to restore the moral leadership of the Islamic world.
3. Bridging the Gap Between Words and Action
Minister Mohammad bin Sabu warned that unity cannot remain confined to speeches or statements of condemnation. “Merely condemning injustice will not change reality,” he stressed. He called for practical coordination among countries and Islamic institutions, insisting that unity must be reflected in diplomatic positions, economic policies, and international approaches. Establishing coherent strategies and rejecting any normalization with oppression were cited as essential actionable measures.
4. Unity as a Living Principle of Governance
Finally, the minister urged Islamic states to institutionalize the principle of unity, maintaining consistent and principled stances on Palestine, thereby reclaiming their ethical and leadership role in defending justice. He described unity as a “living principle” that should guide policymaking, governance, and international engagement—not remain a slogan for speeches.
Concluding his address, Minister Mohammad bin Sabu warned: “History will judge this generation not by words, but by the actions—or inaction—it took in the face of injustice.”
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