DID Press: Ali Muhyi al-Din al-Qaradaghi, president of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, has proposed establishing an “Islamic United Nations” to contribute to international peace and security.
Speaking at the opening of the 13th International Conference on “Bediuzzaman Said Nursi” in Istanbul, Qaradaghi criticized the current structure of the United Nations, saying that the fact that only five countries hold veto power reflects inequality in the organization’s decision-making system.
He called for consideration of an Islamic structure that could play a role in resolving global crises and contributing to international security.
The president of the International Union of Muslim Scholars stressed that the proposal should not remain merely a slogan. He called for the establishment of a committee comprising Islamic scholars and legal experts to examine the plan and turn it into a practical project.
Qaradaghi also said the Muslim world should move beyond simply condemning crises and instead work toward offering solutions and alternative models. He emphasized intellectual unity among Muslims based on the Quran and Sunnah, as well as expanding cooperation into science, civilization, production, innovation and creativity.
The remarks come amid the war in Gaza and other international crises, which have renewed debate over the effectiveness of existing structures in maintaining global peace and security.