Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh chaired the 13th session of the Executive Council meetings of the Conference of Ministers of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, held today in Cairo, under the patronage of the Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, with the participation of member states. Dr. Al Al-Sheikh stressed that the ministries of Awqaf (endowments) and Islamic Affairs, which carry out multiple tasks and responsibilities, must direct their efforts to spread the concept of moderate Islam, and confront the challenges that threaten our intellectual and ideological security, and undermine security, stability, values, and principles in our countries, adding that collective efforts are capable of countering these intrusive ideas on our societies, ward off their dangers and damages, and restore the true image of Islam; its moderation and tolerance, which are the most important factors of its strength. The meeting reviewed the General Authority of Endowments' efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in managing endowment funds and the experiences of the ministries of Islamic affairs and endowments in adopting technical and urban specifications in building and maintaining mosques, and the exchange of expertise and regulations in appointing imams, preachers, and muezzins, and the responsibilities entrusted to them. The meeting also discussed the seriousness of issuing fatwas without proper knowledge or specialization, and visions on (confronting the developments of extremism, and terrorism) as well as dealing with common human values including coexistence and tolerance, the various means of social media, and the role of the ministries of Islamic affairs and endowments in that regard.
