The entity Al-Andalusiaofficially registered in the Register of Religious Entities of Spain and a member of the Islamic Commission of Spainhas driven the creation of the Council for the Prevention of Violent Religious Extremism and Institutional Counseling (COPERVAI).

This initiative was created with the objective of reinforcing the preventionthe institutional advice and the protection of social coexistencefrom a position of religious, social and civic responsibility.

The constitution of COPERVAI is part of Al-Andalusia's firm commitment to the common good, institutional dialogue and the promotion of an authentic understanding of Islam, based on the moderation, justice and mercy.

Violent extremism: a challenge that demands responsibility

Violent extremism, in any of its manifestations, constitutes a serious threat to society as a whole. In the case of violent religious extremism, this phenomenon also poses a serious threat to society as a whole. profound distortion of the essence of Islama religion whose fundamental principles reject excess, violence and injustice.

The teachings of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ are clear in this regard: religious extremism is alien to Islam. However, the persistence of violent discourses and narratives that instrumentalize faith makes a clear, pedagogical and structured response essential, both within the Muslim community and to society at large.

An active and transparent commitment

As a recognized religious entity and member of the Islamic Commission of Spain, Al-Andalusia assumes an active and responsible position to meet this challenge. The creation of COPERVAI responds to the need to provide a qualified space of dialogue, advice and cooperation between the Muslim community and public institutions.

Through this Council, Al-Andalusia seeks to contribute constructively to the design and development of effective prevention strategies, helping to counter any violent extremist ideology that seeks to use religion as a justification.

Protection of coexistence and the community

While violent extremism affects the whole of society, the Muslim community often suffers particularly directly from its consequences, both in the form of stigmatization and social mistrust resulting from the acts perpetrated by violent groups.

In this context, COPERVAI was created with the aim of protecting society as a whole and the Muslim community itself.promoting preventive, training and advisory actions that provide useful tools to civil society and the authorities.

Functions and scope of COPERVAI

It is important to underline that the work of COPERVAI does not include the investigation of individuals or entitiesThis is a function that corresponds exclusively to the security forces and the judicial organs of the State.

The Council's work revolves around three fundamental axes:

  • PreventThe aim is to prevent, through education, awareness and training, any drift towards violent extremism.

  • Advise to public institutions and other social actors, providing them with specialized knowledge for the development of security and coexistence policies.

  • Protect social cohesion and the integrity of the Muslim community in the face of the effects of extremism and violence.

A step consistent with the Al-Andalusia mission

With the creation of COPERVAI, Al-Andalusia reaffirms its institutional, social and ethical commitment to building a more secure, cohesive and just society. This initiative clearly reflects its mission: serving the common good, promoting understanding and acting responsibly in the face of contemporary challenges affecting both the Muslim community and society as a whole.