There is no doubt that the universal community of Muslims is in dire need at present to raise awareness about the true image of Islam, disseminate moderation, combat religious fanaticism and strictness, and counter all forms and manifestations of extremism. This requires concerted effort to promote the Islamic teachings and to make available and facilitate knowledge to Muslims around the globe. To this end, the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide plans to send scholarly and fatwa convoys to enlighten people everywhere on the principles of Islam and on its ease and tolerance as well as to bring attention to erroneous fatwas issued by non-specialists. The scholars tasked with this undertaking have varying juristic orientations and views that serve to achieve the integration of Muslim communities abroad.
Great efforts were expended towards this enterprise in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and scholars and muftis from among members of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. Dates have been set for the departure of two convoys to some African countries but they were postponed for logistical and procedural reasons.
The General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide intends to send its convoys to countries in all continents. The president of the Supreme Council appoints a select committee for this purpose. The General Secretariat aims to send at least four overseas convoys in 2017 as well as convoys to Africa and Asia at the earliest possible time.