RIYADH: The Muslim World League convened a symposium in Cordoba, Spain this week to honor the intellectual and scientific contributions of Muslim scholars in Al-Andalus. Centered on the philosopher Ibn Rushd—known in the West as Averroes—the gathering marked the first such event held in the region since the conclusion of Muslim rule there.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the Muslim World League selected the Cordoba-born thinker as the symposium’s focal point in recognition of the enduring cross-cultural influence of his work. Backed by the UN Alliance of Civilizations, the event assembled scholars, intellectuals, faith leaders, and representatives from local and international institutions across Spain and beyond.
Notable attendees included Muslim World League Secretary-General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, who also chairs the Organization of Muslim Scholars; Miguel Angel Moratinos, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations; and Cordoba Mayor Jose Maria Bellido. Partnering institutions encompassed UNESCO, the Andalusian regional government, the Cordoba Provincial Council, and Cordoba City Council.
