The European Muslims League (EML) calls on governments, international institutions, and religious communities to strengthen the fight against hunger by promoting solidarity, social justice, and respect for human dignity.
In a world capable of producing enormous quantities of food, millions of people continue to suffer from hunger and malnutrition, while a considerable amount of food is lost or wasted every day.
This contradiction represents one of the greatest moral, social, and economic challenges of our time.
The European Muslims League (EML), a non-governmental organization committed to promoting peace, interreligious dialogue, and solidarity, draws the international community’s attention to the urgent need to address the structural causes of hunger, aggravated by armed conflicts, poverty, climate change, and economic inequalities.
The Quran and the Duty to Feed the Hungry
In the Islamic tradition, solidarity with the poor and the hungry is a fundamental principle of individual and collective responsibility.
The Holy Quran states:
“And they give food, despite their love for it, to the needy, the orphan, and the captive.”
Holy Quran, Surah Al-Insan (76:8)
Another verse reminds humanity of the importance of moderation and respect for resources:
“Eat and drink, but do not be excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit excess.”
Holy Quran, Surah Al-A’raf (7:31)
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) also emphasized the importance of practical solidarity:
“Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and free the captives.”
Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 5373
These teachings remind us that food should not be regarded merely as an economic resource, but also as an instrument of social justice and a means of protecting human dignity.
Statement by the President of the European Muslims League
Alfredo Maiolese, President of the European Muslims League, stated:
“World hunger cannot be regarded as a mere statistic. Behind every person who suffers, there is a life, a family, and a dignity that we have a duty to respect.
The Quran teaches us to feed the poor, the orphan, and those in need, while the Prophet Muhammad reminds us of our duty to feed the hungry. These are principles that speak to all humanity, regardless of religious belief.
It is morally unacceptable that, while millions of human beings lack access to sufficient food, enormous quantities of food continue to be wasted.
The fight against hunger must unite governments, religious institutions, international organizations, and civil society, without distinction of faith, culture, or nationality.
Peace cannot be built through diplomatic agreements alone. Genuine peace cannot exist where a child dies of hunger and where entire populations are deprived of the means necessary to live with dignity.”
From Solidarity to Concrete Action
The European Muslims League emphasizes the need to strengthen international cooperation, support food security programmes, combat food waste, and ensure access to humanitarian assistance in areas affected by wars and economic crises.
Particular attention must be given to children, women, and the most vulnerable populations, for whom inadequate nutrition threatens not only their health but also their educational opportunities and future development.
The EML also recognizes the valuable contributions of humanitarian organizations, religious communities, volunteers, and associations that work every day to assist people in need.
The fight against hunger requires political responsibility, economic commitment, and a renewed moral conscience.
No society can consider itself truly just while part of humanity continues to suffer from hunger.
The European Muslims League therefore renews its appeal to the international community to make the right to food, human dignity, and solidarity among peoples concrete and shared priorities.
Fighting hunger means defending life. Defending life means building peace.
European Muslims League (EML)
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