Head of the Peace Convoy of the Muslim Council of Elders Osama Nabil asserted that France was in dire need of spreading moderate Islam approach adopted by Al Azhar in order to enhance efforts to combat extremism and attempts to recruit youths to join terrorist groups. 

In statements to MENA on Wednesday, Nabil said the convoy is currently on its second visit to France which he termed as "friendly country" hosting the largest number of Muslims in Europe and has been subject to several terrorist attacks.

He also said the Muslim Council of Elders convoy of peace took part in a conference, held in the premises of the French National Assembly, which underlined the importance that religious discourse should address the recent developments at the regional and international levels.

The convoy also participated in a symposium held at the Catholic University in France which discussed the need to establish the culture of peace and the role of the Muslim Council of Elders and Azhar in this regard, he added. 

The convoy members are expected to deliver Friday prayers sermon in Arabic and French at Leon Grand Mosque along with organizing a number of meetings with members of the Muslim community in France to clarify the wrong concepts about Islam and the need to resort to reliable Islamic terms of reference.

Source: MENA