Council remphasises on key role of Braille

The Muslim Council of Elders, led by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has emphasised the crucial role of Braille as a bridge of communication connecting persons with visual impairments to diverse fields of knowledge and learning.

The Council highlighted how Braille fosters positive societal integration, empowering these individuals to contribute their unique talents and skills to the advancement of communities and nations.

In a statement marking World Braille Day, observed annually on January 4th, the Council called for leveraging modern technologies and artificial intelligence to maximise the benefits of Braille.

These efforts, it noted, would encourage persons with visual impairments to read, learn, and engage actively in their societies.

The statement also underscored Islam’s compassion for people of determination, especially persons with visual impairments, advocating for measures to simplify their daily lives and ensure they receive their rightful place in society.

“Islam honours them in both this world and the hereafter, promising them blessings and rewards.”

With their remarkable determination and unique abilities, many have achieved outstanding success in fields such as philosophy, management, and the humanities.

"Islamic history is filled with inspiring examples of their contributions," it added.

Recently, the Council had emphasised that human solidarity represents the core of values that foster compassion, unity, and the unification of humanity without discrimination or exclusion.

In a statement marking International Human Solidarity Day, the Muslim Council of Elders underscored that Islam advocates for unity and solidarity as fundamental principles for building strong and compassionate communities.

“Human solidarity, as a religious duty, calls for enhancing international cooperation to tackle shared global challenges. This unified response must be grounded in the principles of justice and fairness.”

The Council commended initiatives and efforts that advance the values of human solidarity, particularly those aimed at alleviating the suffering of vulnerable populations, including victims of wars, conflicts, and crises worldwide.

The statement also references the “Document on Human Fraternity,” signed in Abu Dhabi in 2019 by Dr. Al-Tayeb, and Pope Francis of the Catholic Church.

The document urges global policymakers to prioritise justice founded on mercy as the essential path to ensuring a dignified life for all. It emphasises that dialogue, understanding, and the promotion of a culture of tolerance, acceptance, and coexistence among people can address many social, political, economic, and environmental challenges affecting large segments of humanity.

WAM