Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman receives leaders of the Islamic countries, senior Islamic dignitaries, heads of Haj missions and guests at the Royal Palace in Mina on Friday. — SPA Saudi Gazette report
MINA — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman emphasized on Friday that Saudi Arabia won't allow any hidden hand to tamper with the Arab and Islamic unity, and that the Kingdom will continue supporting the Arab and Muslim efforts for peace and stability. The King made the remarks while addressing leaders of Islamic countries, senior Islamic dignitaries, heads of Haj missions and guests, who came to perform Haj, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman underscored that Islam is the religion of brotherhood, peace and compassion, justice and charity. “We have learned from our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) that the best people are those who use their hands, tongues and souls for the benefit of the people and treat them well, and that a Muslim is the one who doesn't harm other Muslims by his tongue and his hands. We move and work on the basis of this guidance.” The King said that Saudi Arabia is keen to play its regional and international role after taking into account its Arab and Islamic responsibility. While welcoming the Guests of God, the King said: “As Allah Almighty has honored us to serve the two holy mosques, and the pilgrims to the House of Allah, we — the leadership and people of Saudi Arabia — are dedicated to exert all our efforts and capabilities to ensure ease and comfort for Guests of God, as well as their security and safety.” Those who attended the reception included Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, Former president of Mali Dioncounda Traoré, Prime Minister of Senegal Mohammed Bin Abdullah John, First Vice President of Sudan Lt. Gen. Bakri Hassan Salih, Assistant President of Egypt Ibrahim Mahlab, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Salim Abdullah Al-Jubouri, Indonesian House of Representatives Speaker Setya Novanto, Niger Parliament Speaker Amadou Salifou, and Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed, head of the Indian goodwill delegation.
