The Conference of Terrorism Between Intellectual Extremism and Extremist Ideology organized by the Islamic University in Madinah concluded its works here today. The Conference called on Arab and Muslim media to respect the Islamic identity in terms of broadcasting programs and publishing messages, as well as intensification of programs of awareness and dialogue and information messages on Islam's moderation and tolerance and avoidance of slipping behind some international media in transmitting false and distorted image of Islam and Muslims. The Conference called on Ministries of Culture and Information to reform the media discourse, and to develop a code of conduct for TV channels to avoid contempt of Islamic values and symbols, not to make dialogue programs with the so-called scholars and programs of stimulating instincts and social hatred leading to extremist ideology. It called on Muslim World League (MWL) for the establishment of an Islamic Information Commission for the improvement of the image of Islam and following up false media messages and respond to them directly. The Conference also called on extremist groups alleging Islam to refrain from involving Islam in their deviating media discourse, to stop perpetrating criminal acts, return to their senses and follow the path of groups that have declared repentance. It urged Muslim youth to adhere to Islam's moderation and its tolerance towards others and to unite behind their leaders in their countries. The Conference urged Muslim communities in non-Muslim countries to encourage their citizens for moderation in understanding Islam, good-neighborliness, respect for others and compliance with regulations, also calling on the Governments of these States to respect the rights of these communities and to deal equally with them. --More
