The Council’s works opened with a speech by His Eminence Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh, the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in which he emphasized the bond of faith that unites Muslims regardless of their different colors, races, tribes and languages, and the diversity of their customs, cultures and homelands. He highlighted the prestigious position of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia within the Islamic world, as it is the birthplace of revelation and the origin of the final message. To Muslims, the Two Holy Mosques constitute the focal point of their lives when they turn regularly in the direction of the Kaaba in their prayers. The Grand Mufti also emphasized the heavy responsibility shouldered by the Kingdom towards Islam and Muslims, taking care of their affairs and paying attention to their issues, bearing their concerns, seeking to address their problems, extending a helping hand of assistance and relief to them; standing with them in their time of crises and suffering, and defending them in regional and international forums. His Eminence pointed out the efforts exerted by the MWL’s Supreme Council to achieve a number of noble goals regionally and globally, including the Islamic level: Achieving unity among Muslims, calling them to join forces, stand together, raising their awareness and alerting them to the dangers of conflict and division dividing them. Spreading sound moderate thought, guarding them from extremist and terrorist ideas, as well as fulfilling the message of Islam in spreading peace and justice, liberating man from servitude to anyone other than Allah Almighty. Boosting and improving rapprochement and mutual aid among peoples for their own good and common interests. Additionally, Muslims should participate in relief, progress and development efforts around the world for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. It is after all, the message of Islam; Allah Almighty has sent His Prophet (PBUH) as a mercy to the worlds.
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