QASSIM: Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal praised the Global Center for Combating Extremism Ideology “Etidal,” which is a step forward in the fight against extremism.
In a press statement, the prince said King Salman is working to consolidate the basis of peace, the culture of moderation, and the spirit of harmony among countries, and to reject extremism and combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
Prince Faisal said the Kingdom is a major contributor to the fight through regional and international forums that tackle combating terrorism and criminalizing terrorist actions.
The Kingdom is also adopting laws and regulations that pertain to fighting and criminalizing terrorism, and modernizes and develops its security apparatuses.
Prince Faisal said Saudi Arabia is proving to the world its seriousness in fighting terror through the successful security operations of the Interior Ministry under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif.
At the same time, the Interior Ministry is protecting society from the dangers of this “plague in the midst of our Muslim society.”
He also praised the launching of the Islamic Military Alliance, which aims to fight terrorism in all its forms, under the leadership of Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Prince Faisal said the importance Etidal lies in the fact that, for the first time, world countries adopt a united stand and are seriously determined to combat the dangers of extremism, which threatens all societies.
“It is our duty to fight and protect people from the dangers of terrorism and extremism,” he said. He added that the Kingdom has adopted a preventive strategy whereby terrorism is addressed based on plans to fight extremism holistically.
He added that institutions must be modernized, and security strategies and the abilities of the security personnel must be raised, as these guarantee that subversions and terrorist strikes are stopped before they happen, thus protecting the nation’s citizens.
However, to be successful in eradicating the problem, it has to be treated at its origin, and that involves systematized economic and educational plans, involvement in the “battle” to rectify misunderstandings and building an civil society that is balanced and values human life.
Prince Faisal said: “God willing, Al-Qassim witnessed the launch of the campaign ‘Together against terrorism’ that fights terrorism intellectually at different levels. We need to fight it in the mosque, particularly during the Friday sermons, at schools and universities.”
Qassim governor: A new step in fight against terrorism taken through Etidal
Qassim governor: A new step in fight against terrorism taken through Etidal
‘Cake not hate’ campaign becomes ‘Dates not hate’ in Madinah
- Dan said he was very impressed by Saudi hospitality and that his family was warmly welcomed
- He said being in Madinah exposed him to the true diversity of Islam
LONDON: A British autistic and non-verbal boy who has been visiting UK mosques and distributing cakes to promote solidarity amid an increase in far-right support in the country has taken his message of love to Madinah.
Joshua Harris, or “The Joshie-Man” as the 12-year-old is known to his social media fans, has handed out hundreds of his baked goods to worshipers at mosques in major British cities over the last few months.
The “Cake not hate” campaign came about after an Islamophobic attack on a mosque in his home city of Peterborough in October 2025.
Harris and his father visited Masjid Darassalaam, the mosque that was targeted, with cakes that the boy had baked and distributed them to the congregation soon after the attack. Since then, Harris has visited dozens of mosques in the UK.
On a recent trip to the Middle East, he and his father visited Madinah. In a local twist that pays tribute to the holy city’s famous date varieties including ajwa and ambar, Harris handed out dates to people in the courtyard of the Prophet’s Mosque. The “Cake not hate” campaign became “Dates not hate” for Saudi Arabia.
“He was greeted really, really warmly. There were some really touching moments where people were kissing his hands and his head. It was really lovely,” his father, Dan Harris, said.
Dan, the founder of global charity Neurodiversity in Business, said being in Madinah exposed him to the true diversity of Islam.
“We met people from all around the world. It was amazing. It’s like the United Nations there, you get people from different countries and it just goes to show you that the Muslim community, or the Ummah more generally, is not a homogeneous group,” he said.
“We saw people from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and it was really interesting for us.”
Dan said his visit to Madinah, considered the second holiest city in Islam after Makkah for Muslims, was “profound and life-changing.”
He added: “I would say it’s my favourite city in the world due to the peace and tranquillity I felt there.”
Dan added that he was very impressed by Saudi hospitality: “Everywhere we went, people were taking down my number and insisting that we come for dinner, insisting they pick us up from the location. They were extremely attentive to Joshie as well, making sure his needs were met. We felt a great sense of welcome, something Saudi Arabia is known for.”
