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09-09-2022
Al-Azhar's support for Niger in the religious, scientific and intellectual fields.
The Grand Imam received a. Dr.. Ahmed El-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, at the headquarters of the Sheikhdom of Al-Azhar, Mr. El-Hamadou Adamou Souli, Minister of Interior of Niger, and his accompanying delegation; To discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation and Al-Azhar's support for Niger in the religious, scientific and intellectual fields.His Eminence the Grand Imam welcomed the Nigerian minister and the accompanying delegation to Al-Azhar, stressing Al-Azhar’s pride in its historical relationship with Niger, a relationship that was strengthened by the presence of two Azhar institutes in Niger, the Jota Institute and the Al-Anwar Institute, in addition to Al-Azhar’s envoys deployed in government schools in Niger. who teach Arabic and Islamic sciences.The Grand Imam stressed the importance that Al-Azhar attaches to the peoples of the African continent, reviewing Al-Azhar's strategy to meet the needs of the peoples of the continent and advance its resources, and to provide opportunities for its children to study at Al-Azhar to study medicine, pharmacy, engineering and other applied sciences, along with Islamic sciences, as well as designing specialized training programs to combat extremism; To suit the challenges of each country in the continent, through the Al-Azhar International Academy for the training of imams and preachers.
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08-02-2024
The Islamic Charitable Organization: launches the 48th “Kuwait Al-Khair”...to support needy families, students, and orphans
As part of its tireless endeavor to provide more quality, productive and advanced social and humanitarian services, the “Help Your Muslim Brother Everywhere” committee of the International Islamic Charitable Organization recently inaugurated the 48th edition of the “Kuwait Al-Khair” exhibition at the St. Regis Hotel (formerly the Sheraton), to support needy families. And students of knowledge and sponsoring orphans, under the patronage and presence of the Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Sheikh Firas Saud Al-Malik Al-Sabah.The annual charity market - whose opening was attended by Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Muhammad Al-Mutair, Deputy Director-General Abdul Rahman Al-Mutawa, Committee Chairwoman Nusayba Al-Mutawa, Sheikha Awrad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Al-Qabas Newspaper Editor-in-Chief Waleed Al-Nisf, represents an important tool for providing support to needy families and students of knowledge, and enhancing the work process. Charitable activities, encouraging young people to volunteer, and activating the role of the private sector in supporting charitable work by promoting their products.After touring the market and inspecting its products, the Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Sheikh Firas Saud Al-Malik Al-Sabah said, “I was pleased with the opening of the charity market for the Help Your Muslim Brother Everywhere Committee, and to see its various sections and products, and we ask God Almighty for the sisters who are responsible for it, success and payment,” stressing the continuation. In supporting the charitable activity of the people of Kuwait, and highlighting the cultural and humanitarian face of Kuwait.For his part, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Muhammad Barak Al-Mutair, praised the efforts of the Help Your Muslim Brother Everywhere Committee, describing its charitable activities as large and mighty, and appreciating its keenness to organize this market and diversify its products to serve charitable and benevolent works. Al-Mutair said that the State of Kuwait's keenness to support charitable work is a matter of pride and honor, pointing to its strong desire to support the people of Gaza, and its continued support for the poor and afflicted peoples. For her part, the head of the committee, Nasiba Abdulaziz Al-Mutawa, said that this market is a social event that the committee used to launch annually with Kuwaiti volunteer hands, and in a sophisticated arrangement that reflects the taste and generosity of women in society.She added that the proceeds from the market target needy families and students of knowledge inside Kuwait, noting the diversity of its corners and displays of products, furniture, clothes, home accessories, bedding and other innovative products that keep pace with everything new and serve its pioneers from the community. Al-Mutawa pointed out that the people of Kuwait and residents of its land are accustomed to extending a helping hand to the needy from needy families, stressing that this exhibition enhances charitable work and highlights the civilized face of “Kuwait of Charity and Humanity.” In turn, Sheikha Awrad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah praised the charitable work provided by the Help Your Muslim Brother Committee to support needy families inside Kuwait, noting its role in highlighting the bright, civilized, humanitarian face of the State of Kuwait.Charitable exhibitions are an important means of supporting charitable organizations’ projects in achieving many of their goals that benefit vulnerable groups. They are also among the social and humanitarian ideas that have a commercial and humanitarian inclination at the same time. Some charitable organizations adopt in their exhibitions products found in the markets, or products donated by individuals, producers and supporters, or manufactured specifically in order to meet the humanitarian goals of the charitable organization.She continued, “Every year I make sure to visit this exhibition, and I see it in continuous progress in terms of the participation of Kuwaiti girls in its activities with their small projects, the diversity of its exhibits, the sophistication of its types, and its keeping pace with everything new and modern.” Charitable exhibitions are an important means of supporting charitable organizations’ projects in achieving many of their goals that benefit vulnerable groups. They are also among the social and humanitarian ideas that have a commercial and humanitarian inclination at the same time. Some charitable organizations adopt in their exhibitions products found in the markets, or products donated by individuals, producers and supporters, or manufactured specifically in order to meet the humanitarian goals of the charitable organization.The market activities were also characterized by good organization and arrangement, and were decorated with offers from private sector companies and products from male and female volunteers, who confirmed their keenness to direct the proceeds of the products to support needy families, and praised the role of the Help Your Muslim Brother Committee. Help your Muslim brother...a charitable, cultural and educational activity The “Help Your Muslim Brother Everywhere Committee” was established in 1983, under the umbrella of the Charitable Organization. It has a cultural and educational activity, and focuses its humanitarian work within the State of Kuwait. The committee is led by a group of female volunteers, and its projects include memorizing the Holy Qur’an for women and children, disseminating Islamic sciences, making people aware of its directives, and organizing weekly meetings to present an educational vision curriculum for male and female students.The committee is also concerned with a project to sponsor students of knowledge in Kuwait and abroad, in addition to sponsoring many scientific, educational, social and cultural courses, family day and summer club projects, educational preparation for young women in cooperation with public benefit associations, participation in seminars and conferences throughout the year and supervision of the Vision Bilingual School. . The committee works to direct the family to be inspired by the values of work, construction, charity, and educating children, based on the fact that knowledge and work are the basis of achievement and family success, in addition to the participation of women in charitable work so that they raise their children on the values of love of goodness and giving, instilling voluntary values in the hearts of girls and training them to help others.
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04-02-2024
Activities of the Eighth Youth Forum of the International Symposium on Islamic Youth
Within the framework of the activities of the Eighth Youth Forum, which is held by the International Symposium for Islamic Youth, under the auspices of Al-Azhar University and the International Islamic Council for Preaching and Relief, many scientific, cultural, sporting and entertainment events were held in the presence of an elite group of scholars, His Excellency Professor Dr. Muhammad Al-Duwaini - Undersecretary of Al-Azhar, and His Excellency Professor Dr. Salama Daoud - President of Al-Azhar University, His Excellency Professor Dr. Muhammad Hussein Al-Mahrasawi - Vice President of the International Organization of Al-Azhar Graduates and former President of Al-Azhar University, Professor Dr. Nahla Al-Saidi - Advisor to His Eminence the Sheikh of Al-Azhar and Head of the Center for the Development of Education for Foreign and International Students, and His Eminence Professor/ Hamid Abu Talib - Advisor to His Eminence the Grand Imam and Assistant Secretary-General of the International Islamic Council for Preaching and Relief for Financial and Administrative Affairs, His Excellency Professor Dr. Muhammad Muhammad Daoud - Islamic thinker and professor of linguistics at Suez Canal University, His Excellency Dr. Mustafa Al-Shimi - Director General of the International Islamic Council for Preaching and Relief, and His Excellency Professor Dr. Muhammad Al-Jundi - Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Da’wah. And Professor/Mohamed Qasim - General Director of Student Welfare at Al-Azhar University,A group of guests and dignitaries, and the forum’s activities will continue from February 1 to February 4, 2024, which includes cultural lectures, training courses, workshops, and a distinguished sports and entertainment program for 100 Egyptian university students from 19 nationalities.
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01-09-2022
Global Symposium organizes educational course for young people in Bolivia
The office of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth held a four-day educational course for Muslim minority youth in Bolivia. The course was held in the city of Santa Cruz, located in the western region of South America.A number of trainers and heads of Islamic centers participated in presenting the course, in which they presented scientific programs and cultural lectures, answered the participants' inquiries and provided solutions to problems that concern the Muslim minority and new Muslims in Bolivia.For his part, the director of the seminar’s office in Brazil, Mr. Ali Abdouni, valued the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its role in caring for Muslim minorities in the world, and providing all that qualifies them and helps them preserve their identity and religion.
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01-09-2022
The Sheikh of Al-Azhar receives the Ambassador of Cameroon to establish an Azhari Institute in Cameroon
During his meeting with the Sheikh of Al-Azhar at the headquarters of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ambassador Mohamedou Lebring delivered a letter to the Grand Imam of the Republic of Cameroon's desire to establish a regional Azhar institute to serve the Muslims of Cameroon and Central Africa.Ambassador Mohamedou Lebreng said: The Cameroonian President sends his greetings to the Grand Imam, his wishes for continued health and wellness, and his appreciation for the strong relationship that binds the Cameroonian people to the Al-Azhar Institution, the institution that teaches the true Islamic religion and presents the moderate Islamic vision, pointing out that His Excellency welcomed the establishment of the Al-Azhar Institute. And his agreement to allocate two acres, capable of being increased, in a central and qualified location to receive students from all over the central African continent,And the establishment of a headquarters to receive Al-Azhar teachers and students of the institute, provided that the institute is an executive step for the establishment of the first Islamic university in Cameroon to serve all Muslims in West Africa. The Cameroonian ambassador indicated that this Azhar Institute will work to find practical solutions to the problem of accrediting and equivalent to Azhar certificates in the State of Cameroon, ensuring the future of Cameroonian students graduating from Al-Azhar University, and qualifying students who receive scholarships to complete their studies in the faculties of Al-Azhar University.For his part, His Eminence the Grand Imam sent his greetings and appreciation to the Cameroonian President, and his eminence’s welcome for the establishment of the Al-Azhar Institute in Cameroon, and Al-Azhar’s readiness to provide all support to serve the Muslims of Cameroon, stressing that Al-Azhar is ready to provide all requirements; to implement the proposal on the ground; Because it is an extension of Al-Azhar’s relationship with Cameroon, and it also represents a religious dimension, which is meeting the needs of Muslims in Cameroon and central Africa, and that we are constantly trying to meet the needs of African peoples from a doctor, engineer and teacher along with the middle preacher and the Azhar scholar.
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18-08-2022
The Sharia Society directs a medical convoy to the city of Sheikh Zuweid
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Solidarity, and in coordination with the Egyptian Red Crescent, and within the framework of the role it plays with various state institutions, the main legitimate society directed a medical convoy to the city of Sheikh Zuweid in North Sinai Governorate, to sign a medical examination on the people in many specialties.The two-day convoy (Thursday and Friday, August 4 and 5) is the first of the medical convoys that are scheduled to run over a period of 3 months (August, September and October) in the villages of Sheikh Zuweid and Rafah in North Sinai, at a rate of two convoys per month.The convoy included internal medicine, orthopedics, pediatrics and dermatology, as well as an x-ray machine to perform regular x-rays for patients.The doctors, members of the convoy, conducted medical examinations on 184 cases, including 37 children, 29 skin cases, 33 orthopedic cases, 46 internal cases, 39 cases of conjunctivitis, in addition to 9 cases of normal x-rays.
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