MWL to Organize 'Building Bridges between Islamic Sects' Conference in Makkah on Sunday

MWL to Organize 'Building Bridges between Islamic Sects' Conference in Makkah on Sunday
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MWL to Organize 'Building Bridges between Islamic Sects' Conference in Makkah on Sunday

MWL to Organize 'Building Bridges between Islamic Sects' Conference in Makkah on Sunday

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, a landmark conference aimed at fostering understanding and cooperation between Islamic sects will be held in Makkah on Sunday.

The Muslim World League (MWL) is organizing the international event, "Building Bridges Between Islamic Sects." Prominent Islamic figures, including muftis and senior scholars from various Islamic sects, are expected to attend.

The conference seeks to strengthen relations between different Islamic schools of thought through dialogue and collaboration. It will focus on key issues that demand a unified Islamic perspective.

A crucial aspect of the conference is countering the rhetoric and practices of sectarian extremism that have fueled conflict and damaged the image of Islam. Participants will emphasize respectful dialogue and the importance of avoiding insults or disdain towards any Islamic sect.

The conference aims to develop a roadmap for greater Islamic awareness through a "Document for Building Bridges between Islamic Sects." The document, expected to be released at the conclusion of the conference, will address various scholarly topics presented by leading Islamic scholars and muftis.

The MWL, recognizing its pivotal role in uniting Islamic scholars, highlighted the significance of the conference in fostering trust and cooperation between Islamic sects based on Islamic values.

Secretary-General of the MWL and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Dr. Muhammad Al-Issa expressed his deepest gratitude on behalf of the league's councils and institutions to King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, for their generous patronage of the event.



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Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


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The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

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During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


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The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

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During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.