The all-Ukraine Association of Social Organizations "Аlraid" carried out X General Conference. In the conference which took place in Kiev took part the heads of the Association, representatives of specialized departments, heads of the organizations-members, representatives of diplomatic circles and social organizations, representatives of Arab and Muslim communities of Kiev, and also the visitor from the Federation of the Islamic Organizations of Europe (FIOE).
After the solemn opening, the head of the AUASO "Alraid", Doctor Ismail Kady, spoke with the report on the work done from 2009 to 2011, having stated the present about the successes in administrative, cultural, educational, charitable, information and other fields of activity of the Association.
Moreover, the participants of the conference considered the problems which the Association faced for the last period and expressed gratitude to representatives of the organizations-members and the executive Council of "Аlraid" for their active work.
In his turn, the chairman of the revision committee, doctor Bassil Mareei, acted with the report where he mentioned the most important principles by which the Association is guided in its activity – openness before the Ukrainian society and positive cooperation with it; rationalization of expenses; preservation of Muslim identity in Ukraine.
Also within the limits of the conference elections on the position of the chairman of the AUASO "Alraid" and the head of the revision committee were carried out. Doctor Bassil Mareei and Seyran Arifov were elected on these positions accordingly.
Following the results of the conference the following recommendations were formulated:
1 – The participants of the conference express their gratitude to organizations-members of the AUASO "Аlraid", its committees and specialized departments for their active and successful activity on realization of the five years' strategic plan of the Association.
2 – The conference emphasizes the importance of the unity of Muslims of Ukraine and Europe on the basis of the principle of Islamic brotherhood, and also necessity of strengthening of bases of cooperation and integration, eliminating the reasons conducting to dissociation. The Almighty says in the Holy Quran, "And hold fast, all together, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves" (3:103), and also "And obey Allah and His Messenger. And fall into no disputes, lest ye lose heart and your power depart; and be patient and persevering" (8:46).
3 – The conference emphasizes the importance of strong cooperation between the departments, the organizations-members and the central bodies of the Association, and also necessity of perfection of organizational work, being guided by principles of planning, estimation and activity monitoring.
4 – The conference emphasizes importance of carrying out of different actions and programs directed on youth and Muslim family.
5 - It emphasized the importance of distribution of correct understanding of Islam among young generation of Muslims of Ukraine and explanation of Islamic principle of moderation.
6 – The conference urges Muslims to be aware of sects and organizations, aspiring to divide them by the principle of any accessory, and reminds them of responsibility before God for unity preservation.
7 – The conference calls Islamic organizations of Ukraine for close cooperation during the periods of fasting, Islamic holidays and similar actions for the most effective satisfaction of cultural and religious requirements of Muslims of Ukraine.
8 – The conference urges Muslims of Ukraine to aspire to development of the Ukrainian society and the decision of its problems.
9 – The conference condemns reprisals to which the citizens of Muslim countries captured by disorders are exposed and emphasizes the solidarity with the Muslim people on the way of realization of justice, equality and elimination of internal dissociation.