REPUBLICA.CO.ID, JAKARTA— Vice President (Vice President) Ma'ruf Amin and Grand Sheikh Al Azhar Egypt Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed El Tayeb affirm that Islam is not a religion of violence.

It is known that the Vice President received the visit of Grand Sheikh Al Azhar at the Palace of Wapres, Jakarta, Wednesday (10/7/2024).

The Vice President highlighted the importance of cooperation in the spread of Islam wasathiyyah to address challenges, such as Islamophobia. He insists Islam is not a religion of violence, but a religion that is compassionate, tolerant, and respectful of differences.

“We need to show the world that Islam is not a religion of violence. On the contrary, Islam is a religion that is compassionate, tolerant and respectful of differences,” the Prime Minister said.