Grand Mosque imam visits Shariah sciences and modern studies center in Cambodia

Dr. Bandar bin Abdulaziz Baleelah pose for a group photo with officials in Cambodia. (Supplied)
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Updated 16 August 2024
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Grand Mosque imam visits Shariah sciences and modern studies center in Cambodia

  • Baleelah toured the center’s facilities, comprising halls, classrooms and an Islamic library, and was briefed about the educational and cultural services provided by the center to the Cambodians

PHNOM PENH: Dr. Bandar bin Abdulaziz Baleelah, imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, who is also a member of the Council of Senior Scholars, visited Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Center, which specializes in Shariah sciences and modern studies, in Kampong Chhnang province, Cambodia.

Theodora visit is part of a tour of the country supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance and organized in coordination with several official entities.

Baleelah toured the center’s facilities, comprising halls, classrooms and an Islamic library, and was briefed about the educational and cultural services provided by the center to the Cambodians.

Hassan bin Saleh, the center’s director, acknowledged the ongoing efforts exerted by the Kingdom’s leaders to serve Islam and Muslims all around the world.

 


Saudi FM discusses developments in Gaza Strip and West Bank with Palestinian VP

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and the Vice President of Palestine Hussein Al-Sheikh meet in Riyadh.
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Saudi FM discusses developments in Gaza Strip and West Bank with Palestinian VP

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank during a meeting with the Vice President of Palestine Hussein Al-Sheikh in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Discussions included the dire humanitarian conditions faced by the residents of Gaza, the Israeli escalation in the West Bank, and Israel’s ongoing violations of the ceasefire, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two officials highlighted the importance of ensuring the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, releasing Palestinian Authority funds, protecting the Palestinian banking system, committing to the implementation of President Donald Trump’s comprehensive peace plan, and the Kingdom’s support for a reform program launched by President Mahmoud Abbas.

Appreciation for Trump’s efforts was expressed and the importance of linking the Gaza Strip with the West Bank was emphasized.

Continuing efforts in coordination with friendly countries and international partners to ensure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the realization of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital, were also discussed.