فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a striking statement made yesterday, Moroccan Minister of Religious Affairs Ahmed Al-Tawfiq revealed details of a surprising meeting with his French counterpart during President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to Morocco.
During the oral questions session in the House of Representatives, Al-Tawfiq said the French official was surprised when he confirmed to him that Moroccans are “secular,” indicating that the dialogue took place in a meeting not announced in the media.
The minister clarified that he firmly responded to his French counterpart’s astonishment, affirming that Morocco believes in the principle of “no compulsion in religion” and adopts a moderate approach to religious affairs.
Al-Tawfiq disclosed the efforts of his ministry in providing religious guidance for the Moroccan community abroad, pointing out the allocation of 96 million dirhams to support associations interested in religious supervision in various countries such as France, Italy, Belgium, and Canada.
He added that the ministry sent 372 religious supervisors to 9 European countries and Canada this year, along with distributing over 345,000 copies of the Quran and religious books to mosques and Islamic centers.
Al-Tawfiq announced two upcoming projects for the next year 2025: a program targeting the community that includes three generations in five European languages, and another program to answer legal religious questions in various languages.
The minister concluded his speech by affirming Morocco’s support for moderation and freedom, acknowledging the complex political challenges faced by European countries in dealing with religious issues.
