Qabbani Meets al-Rahi, Suggests Holding Spiritual Summit in Bkirki
Grand Mufti Mohammad Rashid Qabbani said Saturday that he suggested to Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi to hold an Islamic-Christian summit in Bkirki.
Qabbani made his remark after visiting al-Rahi at the seat of the Maronite church to congratulate him on his new post.
“Bkirki has always been a national and spiritual base that unifies Muslims and Christians and has a say in spiritual and national issues,” Qabbani told reporters after a 45-minute meeting with al-Rahi.
He called for coordination between Muslims and Christians as the region is boiling in turmoil. Qabbani stressed that coexistence in Lebanon and national consensus should remain strong.
Christianity and Islam have several points in common, mainly spiritual and moral values, he told reporters.
As for al-Rahi, he said coexistence in Lebanon should be consolidated and should be an example to the rest of the Arab countries.
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