The Council of Muslim Elders, headed by His Eminence the Grand Imam, affirmed. D. Ahmed Al -Tayeb, Sheikh of Al -Azhar Al -Sharif, that the celebration of the International Day of the Elderly, which falls on the first of October of each year, is not just a symbolic occasion, but rather a station to remind the status of the elderly, appreciate their extended giving, and recognize their thanks to building societies, raising generations and preserving values.
The council said in a statement on this occasion, which was published on its website, that Islam is the first of the elderly a high position; Where God Almighty coupled the righteousness of the parents to worship him, as he recommended his noble prophet with commandments that included the great reverence and honor of the great; This indicates that their care is a religious, moral and societal duty, which reflects the originality of human values that urge mercy and charity.
He stressed the importance of caring for the elderly and preserving their dignity, as they are the memory of human societies that preserve their identity and accumulated experiences, and a living record of wisdom and experiences, noting that the transfer of wisdom and experience across generations enhances the immunity of societies in front of crises, and establishes a balanced future, calling for the necessity of enacting legislation and policies that guarantee a decent life for the elderly, and providing them with health, social and psychological care for them. And activate their integration programs into society, in appreciation of their position and enhancing their right to dignity.
The Council of Muslim Elderly indicated that it attaches great importance to the rights of the elderly, as it was launched last May, in partnership with the Catholic Church and the American Association of Retired Persons, a global document to support the elderly and preserve their dignity, through a unified vision, based on the need to enhance the joint efforts to support the elderly and their right to independence and full participation in society, and protect them from all forms of discrimination, abuse, exploitation and neglect, which may They are exposed to it, work to address it, in addition to enabling them to make the appropriate options for themselves and their families, and obtain high -quality health care, focus on their personal needs, and take into account their individual choices.
