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Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Minister Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh inaugurated the third Khair Ummah conference in Bangkok yesterday, attended by Thai National Assembly President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, along with ministers, muftis, and Islamic leaders from Southeast Asia.
🎥 | #فيديو#مؤتمر_آسيان3 بمملكة تايلاند، والذي تنظمه وزارة الشؤون الإسلامية والدعوة والإرشاد برعاية وحضور معالي الوزير الشيخ الدكتور عبداللطيف بن عبدالعزيز آل الشيخ، وبمشاركة وزراء ومفتين وقيادات دينية وثقافية من دول آسيان، خلال يومي 25-26 رجب 1446هـ. pic.twitter.com/tsPRQYV34T
— وزارة الشؤون الإسلامية 🇸🇦 (@Saudi_Moia) January 25, 2025
The two-day conference, which concluded today, aimed at fostering Islamic unity and promoting adherence to truth, highlighted the challenges facing the Muslim world. “This situation calls for a real response from scholars and researchers to clarify the right religious stance against sedition and reinforce core principles of the Islamic faith,” Al-Asheikh said, urging Islamic scholars to combat extremism and uphold Shariah and the Prophet’s Sunnah.
Arab News reports that Al-Asheikh emphasised Saudi Arabia’s dedication to serving Islam, citing its projects to enhance pilgrim experiences at the Two Holy Mosques and its global Qur’an distribution efforts. Several speakers also praised the Kingdom for promoting tolerance and fostering cooperation among Muslims.
Today, Sunday, Rajab 26, 1446 AH, the sessions of the third International Conference for ASEAN countries “Khair Ummah” concluded, which was organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in the capital, Bangkok.
The fifth session was titled: “The Companions and… pic.twitter.com/Q5Whyi970Z
— Ministry of Islamic Affairs 🇸🇦 (@Saudi_MoiaEN) January 26, 2025
In recognition of his efforts, Al-Asheikh received the First-Class Medal for Influential Global Islamic Personality of 2024 from the Central Islamic Council of Thailand. He thanked Thailand’s Sheikhul Islam for advancing coexistence and Islamic values.
Thai Minister of Culture Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol commended Saudi Arabia’s support for Thai pilgrims, reinforcing cultural and religious ties between the two kingdoms.
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