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Senior Muslim and Jewish denominational leaders in the UK today signed a landmark agreement, The Drumlanrig Accord, which marks a defining moment in interfaith relations. Rooted in virtue and ethical principles, the Accord establishes a structured framework for sustained Muslim-Jewish collaboration, fostering deeper understanding and shared responsibility.
The Leaders were honoured, subsequently, to be able to present a copy of the Accord to His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace.
This initiative is not political. It represents a deep and enduring commitment from the UK’s Jewish and Muslim communities to strengthen relationships, promote understanding, and work together for the common good. The Accord is the outcome of a yearlong series of high-level meetings convened by Imam Dr Sayed Razawi, culminating in a private retreat from January 14th – 16th at Drumlanrig Castle in Scotland hosted by the Duke of Buccleuch. For the first time in UK history, senior representatives from eleven major Muslim and Jewish denominations gathered to shape a future founded on shared values, reconciliation, and social responsibility.
The Signatories of the Accord are:
Muslim Leaders
Jewish Leaders
A New Framework for Engagement
The Accord begins with the shared recognition that:
“Muslim and Jewish communities around the world share a profound spiritual heritage. Both traditions are rooted in monotheism, the sanctity of life and a commitment to justice. Global tensions, particularly in the Middle East, often strain relationships between these communities leading to misunderstandings and fractures at a local level. In times of crisis, these fractures can deepen escalating Islamophobia, Antisemitism and societal polarisation.”
The Accord sets out a new framework for engagement, built on mutual respect, dialogue, and practical collaboration. It champions the principle of disagreeing agreeably, ensuring that differences do not lead to division but instead foster deeper understanding. It is no symbolic gesture but a call to action committing both communities to working together on practical initiatives that support the most vulnerable, tackling societal inequities such as discrimination, isolation, and poverty.
The presentation of the Accord to His Majesty the King is a reflection of its national importance, as a moment of unity that is underscored by a shared commitment to building lasting relationships between the communities, ensuring that cooperation is embedded in enduring faith institutions that serve the greater good.
This is not the conclusion of a dialogue but the beginning of a long journey—one that will be supported by dedicated initiatives and a deep commitment to ethical action in service of the greater good.
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