inflammatory sectarianism, and fanaticism based on doctrinal affiliations, in order to preserve a climate of coexistence, acceptance of the other, national unity, and social cohesion.  Summary of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Waqf) reply to NIHR: The Ministry reported that both recommendations are realized on the ground with the issuance of resolution No. (23) of 2009 issuing the Ethics of Religious Discourse, which provided for a set of controls and manners when delivering religious sermons, lessons and lectures. These are, spreading patriotic feelings, respecting the principle of good citizenship and coexistence, considering doctrinal specificities, adopting moderation and reasonableness in the presentation of views, urging respect for oneself, the sanctity of blood, money and honor, fulfillment of rights, avoiding offending the nation’s authorities and Islamic figures and mobilizing people with fatwas calling for disobedience and takfir (accusing another Muslim of apostasy ), and spreading a spirit of optimism and hope while not rushing into judgment, taking into account the different levels of people. (10) Text of recommendation and summary of the competent authority’s reply to NIHR: Call on everyone to protect the democratic path, preserve the climate of coexistence, moderation, and acceptance of others; assert respect for human rights, democratization, and the values of peace, security, and stability, as well as direct efforts towards development, opposition to sedition and extremism, and respect the rule of law.  Summary of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Waqf) reply to NIHR: The Ministry stated that it agrees with the principle contained in the recommendation, which requires coordination with several other bodies.  Summary of the Board of Trustees of King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence reply to NIHR: The competent authority stated that it would like to identify the mechanisms and bodies concerned with protecting the democratic course, and to prepare a plan and a working group to achieve this goal. Section Three: The Right to Equal Treatment of the Elderly (1) Text of recommendation and summary of the competent authority’s reply to NIHR: Ninth Annual Report of the NIHR 52