Lebanon’s Mufti: Saudi Efforts in Promoting Moderation are Countless, Endless

Lebanon's Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian. (NNA)
Lebanon's Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian. (NNA)
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Lebanon’s Mufti: Saudi Efforts in Promoting Moderation are Countless, Endless

Lebanon's Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian. (NNA)
Lebanon's Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian. (NNA)

Grand Mufti of Lebanon Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian has underlined on Friday the importance of the international Islamic conference that will be held in the Holy City of Makkah on August 13.

He said the conference will have a major role in enhancing bonds among Islamic nations, highlighting the countless and endless efforts being exerted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in promoting the values of peace, tolerance, moderation and co-existence.

Derian’s remarks came in a press statement marking the upcoming international conference to be held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, SPA said.

He also underlined the Kingdom’s efforts in supporting Islamic causes and promoting joint Arab and Islamic action under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince .

Titled, “Communication with the Departments of Religious Affairs, Ifta and Sheikhdoms in the World,” the conference is organized in Makkah by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.

The event will be attended by scholars, muftis and heads of Islamic associations and sheikhdoms from 85 countries.



Jordan Army Says It Thwarts Border Infiltration across Syria, One Killed

In this May 23, 2021, file photo, the Syria national flag is displayed at a gathering at Omayyid Square in the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria. (AP)
In this May 23, 2021, file photo, the Syria national flag is displayed at a gathering at Omayyid Square in the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria. (AP)
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Jordan Army Says It Thwarts Border Infiltration across Syria, One Killed

In this May 23, 2021, file photo, the Syria national flag is displayed at a gathering at Omayyid Square in the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria. (AP)
In this May 23, 2021, file photo, the Syria national flag is displayed at a gathering at Omayyid Square in the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria. (AP)

The Jordanian army said on Sunday it had killed one person and arrested six others who tried to cross the border from Syria.

Officials say there has been a spike in such attempts in recent weeks by drug and arms smugglers linked to pro-Iranian militias who hold sway in southern Syria.

The army says they have also used drones in their operations.

Damascus denies any complicity and says it tries to curb rampant drug and arms smuggling across the border with Jordan.