Egypt’s Grand Mufti Heads to Malaysia for International Religious Leaders Summit

Grand Mufti of Egypt.

Dr. Nazih Muhammad Iyad, the Grand Mufti of Egypt and head of the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide, is set to travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today, Thursday, to participate in the Third International Summit of Religious Leaders 2026. This summit is organized in collaboration with the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office and the Muslim World League under the theme “Religious Leaders and Youth Empowerment: Promoting Coexistence and Social Harmony.”.

The Grand Mufti’s participation in this significant international summit reflects efforts to enhance dialogue and cooperation among religious leaders globally. It aims to explore ways to empower youth while instilling values of coexistence, understanding, and mutual respect among diverse community components.

The summit is expected to witness extensive participation from religious leaders, intellectuals, and decision-makers from various countries who will discuss contemporary issues and challenges facing youth. They will also address the role of religious institutions in supporting community stability and promoting a culture of peace and human harmony.

The involvement of the Grand Mufti in this international event underscores Egypt’s commitment and its religious institutions’ active contribution to global initiatives aimed at spreading values of moderation and partnership among religious leaders. This is vital in addressing intellectual and social challenges, ultimately fostering more cohesive and stable societies.