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Rabbis visit Qatar's emir for condolences, highlight interfaith dialogue

Created at 27 Jul · 2:55 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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A delegation of rabbis, led by Rabbi Mendy Chitrik, visited Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to offer condolences. The visit underscored interfaith dialogue and the importance of Muslim-Jewish relations, with Chitrik emphasizing that peace begins between people.

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Key Numbers

110,000Jews represented by ARIS in 18 Muslim-majority countries
18Muslim-majority countries with Jewish communities represented by ARIS

Who's Involved

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani
Emir of Qatar, met with visiting rabbis
Rabbi Mendy Chitrik
Chairman of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States (ARIS)
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Father Emir of Qatar, whose death prompted the condolence visit
Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States (ARIS)
Organization represented by the visiting rabbis
Rabbis visit Qatar's emir for condolences, highlight interfaith dialogue

↳ Why This Matters

The visit signifies a gesture of interfaith solidarity and dialogue amidst regional tensions, highlighting the potential for coexistence and mutual respect between Muslim and Jewish communities.

Key facts

  • A delegation of rabbis, led by Rabbi Mendy Chitrik, visited Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
  • The purpose of the visit was to offer condolences for the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
  • Rabbi Chitrik, Chairman of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States (ARIS), expressed appreciation for Qatar's support of its Jewish community.
  • Chitrik emphasized that peace starts between people and highlighted the role of Jewish communities in Muslim-majority countries as examples of coexistence.

    • A delegation of rabbis, led by Rabbi Mendy Chitrik, Chairman of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States (ARIS), visited Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha on Monday to offer condolences following the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

    Rabbi Chitrik described the meeting as reflecting friendship, mutual respect, and the importance of dialogue between communities. He stated that the delegation felt "very, very welcome" and emphasized that "friendship is tested" during times of conflict, highlighting their support for Qatar.

    ARIS represents rabbis serving approximately 110,000 Jews across 18 Muslim-majority countries. Chitrik characterized these Jewish communities as "bridges of coexistence and tolerance" and examples of how Muslims and Jews can live together.

    Addressing regional tensions, Rabbi Chitrik stressed that lasting peace begins with individuals and acts of kindness, sympathy, and love, stating, "Peace starts between people."

    He acknowledged the historical decline in Jewish populations within the Islamic world but affirmed their continued presence and belonging to the region, expressing optimism for the future through engagement between neighbors and religious leaders.

    Frequently asked questions

    Rabbi Mendy Chitrik is the Chairman of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States (ARIS), an organization representing rabbis serving Jewish communities in Muslim-majority countries.

    The rabbis visited Qatar to offer condolences to Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani following the death of his father, the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

    The visit is seen as a show of interfaith bonds and a step towards strengthening Muslim-Jewish relations, particularly during a time of regional conflict.

    What Happens Next

    01Further engagement between religious leaders and communities is expected.
    02Continued efforts to strengthen Muslim-Jewish relations are anticipated.

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    How It Developed

    A delegation of rabbis visited Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
    The rabbis offered condolences following the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
    Rabbi Mendy Chitrik stated the delegation felt welcomed and called for dialogue to strengthen Muslim-Jewish relations.
    Chitrik highlighted Jewish communities in Muslim-majority countries as bridges of coexistence and tolerance.

    Sources

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    Rabbis visit Qatar's emir for condolences in show of interfaith bondsEuronews

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