The ministry strives to build communication bridges with Ministries of Islamic Affairs in different countries, according to Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, and Executive Chairman of the Conference of Ministers of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in the Islamic World.
The 9th Conference of Ministers of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, which will be place in Makkah soon, is intended to improve Islamic activities, foster cooperation and relationships, encourage moderation, and fight terrorism.
The conference's main objectives are to promote proper understanding of Islam throughout the world, coordinate efforts in the fields of Dawah, Awqaf, and Islamic affairs, and strengthen Islamic unity. It will also take up matters like dispute between Palestine and Al-Quds, maintenance of mosques, appointment of imams, lecturers etc.
"Makkah, August 5, 2024." Commenting on it, the Sheikh said that the ministry opens the channels with Ministries of Islamic Affairs around the world following the suggestion from the wise leadership.
He is both the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, as well as the Executive Chairman of the Conference of Ministers of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in the Islamic World: Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh.
On the other hand, Dr. Al-Sheikh is the Executive Chairman of the Ministry.
Specifically, he added that the goals of these activities are to enhance Islamic work, build ties and collaboration, promote moderation, and combat terrorism.He spoke during a press conference on Saturday, preparing for the upcoming 9th Conference of Ministers of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in Makkah on Sunday. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance has titled the conference "The Role of the Ministries of Islamic Affairs and Awqaf in Promoting the Principles of Moderation and Consolidating the Values of Moderation". Islamic figures from over sixty countries around the world will attend the conference.He stated that the conference's goals are to strengthen Islamic unity, coordinate and work in the areas of Dawah, Awqaf, and Islamic affairs, and promote accurate understanding of Islam worldwide in accordance with the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).According to the minister, the conference will investigate the reasons for the conflict between Al-Quds (Jerusalem) and Palestine, as well as topics pertaining to Islamic Dawah, mosque maintenance, and other concerns that have an impact on the welfare of the Islamic country. The conference will also discuss the exchange of experiences regarding the appointment of imams and preachers, as well as the programs and responsibilities assigned to them.