KUALA LUMPUR, 1st September, 2019 — King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah of Malaysia has awarded Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the Emirates Fatwa Council, the “Ma’al Hijrah Recipient” award for his efforts in spreading science, values of peace, tolerance, coexistence and positive influence in the world.

The award is the highest honour given by the Kingdom of Malaysia to Muslim scholars.

In his acceptance speech, bin Bayyah praised Malaysia’s representation of Islam saying it presents the world with an “authentic Islamic narrative through principles of coexistence and harmony.”

The Malaysian King awarded Bin Bayyah in the presence of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad, and a number of religious and political figures.