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:
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