The Council of European Muslims (CEM) held its general assembly in Istanbul, Turkey from 19th to 22nd May 2022 with the participation of representatives of member organisations from across Europe along with a number of distinguished guests.
The assembly elected Mr. Abdallah Ben Mansour as CEM chairman for 2022-2024, along with members of the European Consultative Council and members of the Constitutional Commission.
The assembly addressed a number of issues concerning Muslims in Europe and abroad and agreed on the following:
• We call upon European Muslims to be – as they are always – a mercy to the worlds and a peace to their societies, following the footstep of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
• We recall the distinguished roles played by European Muslims in defence of freedoms and economic development.
• We call on European Muslims to strengthen their affiliation with their Islamic religious and European national identity, and to work to pass on this affiliation to future generations.
• We call on European Muslims to continue their efforts to open up to the various sectors of society in order to achieve the general interest of all segments of the society. We also urge them to deepen their social and cultural involvement in their European societies, while preserving their religious identity.
• We express our deep concern about the rise of the far-right populist parties and racism against European Muslims.
• The General Assembly call on the international community to intensify efforts to stop the war on Ukraine and limit its repercussions at various levels.
• The assembly call on the international community to intensify efforts to stop the repeated attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem (Al-Quds).
• The assembly agrees on more coordination between member organisations within the framework of the orientations, principles and values of the Council of European Muslims.
• We stand firmly behind just-causes in defence of human rights.
All praise is for Allah, the ‘Lord’ of the Worlds.
The General Assembly of the Council of European Muslims
Istanbul, 22nd May 2022.
Shawwal 21st 1443