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Saudi Arabia Affirms Full Readiness to Address Any Threats to Hajj Security

Leaders of the Hajj Security Forces hold a press conference in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday (SPA)
Leaders of the Hajj Security Forces hold a press conference in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Affirms Full Readiness to Address Any Threats to Hajj Security

Leaders of the Hajj Security Forces hold a press conference in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday (SPA)
Leaders of the Hajj Security Forces hold a press conference in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday (SPA)

Saudi Director of Public Security and Head of the Hajj Security Committee Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Bassami has emphasized the complete readiness of the Interior Ministry’s security, traffic, and organizational plans for this Hajj season.

Al-Bassami stressed Friday the importance of addressing any threats to security and preventing any actions that could jeopardize the safety and well-being of the pilgrims.

According to Al-Bassami, the security plans approved by the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Hajj, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, for this year were significant in maintaining order.

“The general plan for the tasks and responsibilities of public security officers in Hajj included raising full readiness to confront everything that affects the breach of security or order and prevent all actions affecting the security and safety” of pilgrims.

It also included intensified field presence to ensure monitoring of all cases and rapid response to emergency cases as well as preventive measures against the occurrence of crimes of pickpocketing, and any other phenomena affecting the safety of pilgrims.

The application of the principles of prevention and safety for the pilgrims was also emphasized through facilitating their movement within the Grand Mosque, the central area, and the holy sites.

There was a focus on maintaining a balanced traffic flow at the security checkpoints in the entrances of the holy city of Makkah, the holy sites, and the roads leading to them.

Additionally, effective management and organization of traffic were implemented in the central area, the holy sites, and all surrounding roads and areas to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and pedestrians, as well as efficient management of intersections and main roads.

For his part, the Commander of the Special Emergency Forces at the Presidency of State Security, Major General Mohammed Al-Amri, said the emergency forces are present not only in Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites but also in all locations to maintain public security.

Commander of the Civil Defense Forces in Hajj Major General Dr. Hammoud Al-Faraj said their main focus during the Hajj season is on the preventive and educational side by ensuring that all safety requirements are met in the pilgrims’ residences and headquarters through continuous inspection tours.

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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
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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.