RIYADH: Saudi Islamic Minister Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh said convening the Makkah forum that finished on Monday was very important considering the current challenges faced by the Islamic world. These serious challenges include acts aimed at distorting the image of Islam and creating divisions among Muslims, the minister said after the “Communication with the Departments of Religious Affairs, Ifta and Sheikhdoms in the World” ended in the holy city. The two-day conference was attended by about 150 leading Islamic scholars, muftis, religious leaders and thinkers from 85 countries and resulted in opinions and recommendations that will serve Muslims across the world, the minister added. Al-Asheikh said there was consensus on cooperation and communication among all Muslims, by adopting moderate Islamic values, in calling for moderation and renouncing violence and terrorism.