Makkah, August 10, 2023, Dr. Saleh Abdulkarim Ahmed, a distinguished academic specializing in Islamic studies and closely affiliated with the esteemed Bahraini Sunni Waqf Directorate, has articulately expressed his profound admiration for the commendable initiatives spearheaded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in championing moderation and steadfastly confronting various phenomena that stray from the fundamental principles of tolerance embedded in the Islamic faith.
In accordance with the Islamic tradition, we commence our discourse by invoking the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. We express our utmost reverence to Allah, the Supreme Being who governs over all realms, and extend our sincere wishes of tranquility and divine favor upon His esteemed emissary, Muhammad, as well as his esteemed lineage and devoted associates. With utmost elation and profound appreciation, we hereby declare the gracious proclamation of the esteemed Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The esteemed monarch, in his boundless sagacity and magnanimity, has graciously bestowed his illustrious sanction upon the arrangement of a global symposium. The present assembly shall direct its attention towards the crucial matter of engaging in communication with religious affairs departments, fatwas, and sheikhdoms spanning across various regions of the world. Undoubtedly, this conference stands as a testament to the resolute dedication of our esteemed monarch in cultivating harmony, collaboration, and comprehension within the multifarious religious establishments and erudite individuals across the globe. The individual's unwavering commitment to fostering discourse and facilitating the dissemination of knowledge in the realm of faith and religious matters is truly commendable. Through the organization of this international conference, our objective is to establish a forum wherein esteemed scholars, experts, and delegates hailing from diverse religious institutions can congregate harmoniously, with the primary intention of exchanging their invaluable insights, experiences, and perspectives. By engaging in productive dialogues and substantive exchanges, our aim is to elevate our shared comprehension of the complex subjects pertaining to religious matters, fatwas, and sheikhdoms. This commendable endeavor, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, functions as a luminary of optimism and intellectual illumination for the international community. The forthcoming event of great significance, centered upon the esteemed notion of "Communication and Integration," is poised to occur within the revered confines of Makkah, during the auspicious time frame of Sunday and Monday, specifically the 13th and 14th of August, coinciding with the 26th and 27th of Muharram.
The upcoming conference, which has been meticulously organized and diligently overseen by the esteemed Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call, and Guidance, will be graced by the honorable presence of distinguished delegates hailing from no fewer than 85 nations. Within the confines of this assemblage of distinguished personages, an observer shall encounter individuals of great repute, namely esteemed ministers and eminent leaders who have made significant contributions to the domain of Islamic affairs, including the issuance of fatwas, the governance of sheikhdoms, and the administration of Islamic associations.
During his interaction with the media, the highly esteemed Dr. Ahmed eloquently conveyed his profound appreciation for the commendable endeavors undertaken by the esteemed ministry in promoting a cohesive alliance between erudite scholars and accomplished practitioners hailing from diverse religious establishments.