Global Islamic religious council adopts International Definition of Antisemitism

More than 1,000 Muslim leaders from around the world have agreed to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism.

According to a report in Al Arabiya, the Global Imams Council also made the Beirut-born, New York Rabbi, Elie Abadie, a permanent member of its inter-faith board. The Global Imams Council comprises 1,300 imams from different denominations.  

The Islamic religious leaders’ organisation adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism by “an overwhelming majority,” according to a statement. The move was intended to strengthen “bridges of peace between Islam and all religions.”

Noting that the Council was joining numerous countries that have adopted the Definition, the organisation’s President, Imam Mohammad Baqir al-Budairi, added: “We live in a time of rising antisemitism and terrorist attacks, which makes our responsibility as faith leaders greater.”

The American State Department’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, welcomed the vote. In a statement on Twitter, he thanked the Council for working with him to “banish bigotry”.

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