LONDON: Yasser Al-Dosari, the imam of the Grand Mosque of Makkah, convened with a group of preachers and graduates from Saudi universities in South Africa during his visit to Pretoria.
The visit, coordinated by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, was designed to strengthen connections with the Muslim community in South Africa.
During the meeting, Al-Dosari underscored Saudi Arabia’s dedication to supporting Islamic affairs and Muslims worldwide, including in South Africa, through a range of programs and initiatives.
These initiatives are aimed at advocating for the principles of moderate Islam and highlighting the faith’s inherent tolerance.
He commended the Ministry of Islamic Affairs for its commitment to realizing the ambitions of the Kingdom’s leadership in serving Islam on a global scale.
Attendees expressed their appreciation to the Saudi government for its ongoing backing of Islamic education and the scholarship programs that have enabled numerous preachers and scholars to study at Saudi universities.
Many of these graduates have since returned to their home countries, including South Africa, to champion the principles of moderate Islam.
