Over 21,000 Personnel Ready to Serve Pilgrims at 18 Health Centers in Madinah

 More than 21,000 medical and administrative staff are prepared to deal with visitors - SPA
More than 21,000 medical and administrative staff are prepared to deal with visitors - SPA
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Over 21,000 Personnel Ready to Serve Pilgrims at 18 Health Centers in Madinah

 More than 21,000 medical and administrative staff are prepared to deal with visitors - SPA
More than 21,000 medical and administrative staff are prepared to deal with visitors - SPA

The Ministry of Health in Madinah said has all human and technical capabilities, including medical equipment, ready to provide health services to the visitors to the Prophet's Holy Mosque, before and after the Hajj season 1444 AH (2023).

 

More than 21,000 medical and administrative staff and 18 hospitals and specialized medical centers are prepared to deal with visitors.

According to the Madinah Health Cluster, permanent and seasonal health centers in the central region of Madinah have been rehabilitated and equipped with medical devices, observation beds and trained manpower to serve pilgrims, state news agency SPA reported.

 

At the Madinah region entry points, three health monitoring centers are prepared: the Health Monitoring Center at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah, the Health Monitoring Center at Prince Abdul Mohsen bin Abdulaziz Airport in Yanbu and the Health Monitoring Center at Yanbu Commercial Port.

 

A clinic for guests to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques is also prepared in one of the hotels dedicated to receiving guests.



Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat

Bringing together representatives from Fiqh academies, organizations, councils, and religious committees, along with a distinguished assembly of muftis and senior scholars from various schools of thought and sects across the Islamic world, the Scholars’ Session reaffirmed the enduring consensus in Islam—both historically and contemporarily—on the legitimate right of women to education.

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, under the leadership of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars.

At the conclusion of the extensive scholarly dialogue, which lasted several hours, all participants unanimously affirmed—with enlightened judgment—the Islamic consensus, both historically and contemporarily, on the legitimate right of women to education.

This consensus is based on the comprehensive Islamic texts concerning the matter, affirming that women possess the same rights as their male counterparts to education at any age, level, or field of study, provided it aligns with Islamic teachings.

The discussion underscored that this right is rooted in the fundamental Islamic obligation of seeking knowledge, which applies equally to both genders, in accordance with Islamic teachings.

The dialogue included a thorough refutation of all misconceptions surrounding women's education, whether these were complete or partial. Participants emphasized that their religious declaration is intended for all individuals, institutions, and both public and private entities across the Islamic world and minority communities, adhering to the appropriate Islamic methodology for such declarations.

The scholars’ statements praised the comprehensive principles related to the legitimate empowerment of women in general, and their education in particular, as outlined in the Charter of Makkah and the Charter of Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects.

Both international conferences, which issued these charters, were supported by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.