The Joint Statement

Issued by The Protestant Churches Association in the Democratic Republic of Germany and a Syrian Muslim delegation
26 April 1980 (11/6/1400 AH)

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A Muslim-Christian meeting has been held in Berlin. The Syrian Muslim delegation was led by the Grand Mufti of the Syrian Arab Republic, Sheikh Dr Ahmad Kuftaro, and the German Christian delegation was led by the head of the association, Bishop Albrecht Schönherr.

The meeting was held in an atmosphere of respect and recognition of both heavenly messages, which were revealed to Jesus, the Messenger of God, and Muhammad, the Messenger of God. These messages aim at achieving happiness and safety for humankind.

This meeting has served the mutual knowledge between the believers of both faiths as well as helping to clear up misunderstandings and achieving the possibility of future joint cooperation.

The most notable point achieved in these discussions was the unanimity of both sides on the belief in God, the One and Only Creator who sent Jesus and Muhammad as a mercy to all people and to achieve happiness for them.

The observance of this agreement binds us to work jointly, relying on mutual understanding for peace and justice.



Prof. Dr Karl Heinz Bernhard,Head of the Christian Peace Conference in the Democratic Republic of Germany

Sheikh Dr Ahmad Kuftaro, Grand Mufti of the Syrian Arab Republic, Head of the Supreme council of Fatwa
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(T.Q. = Translation of the meanings of the Holy Qur’an)
(pbuh = May Allah's peace and blessings be upon him, and may Allah exalt his mention and raise his position more and more)