Minister of Awqaf
Meets Union President to Discuss Pioneering Scientific and Intellectual
Projects
His Excellency Mr. Ghanem bin
Shaheen bin Ghanem Al-Ghanim, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs of the
State of Qatar, received yesterday, Thursday, 12 February, at his office, His
Eminence Sheikh Dr. Ali Mohiuddin Al-Qaradaghi, President of the World Union of
Muslim Scholars, in a meeting characterized by mutual respect and appreciation.
The meeting began with a warm
reception for His Eminence the Sheikh, during which the President of the Union
expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Minister, praising the efforts of
the Ministry of Awqaf in its scientific, advocacy, educational, and
intellectual fields, as well as its diverse activities, especially during the
blessed month of Ramadan, and its prominent role in serving the Qatari society
and promoting the values of moderation, balance, and sound Islamic culture.
His Eminence Sheikh Al-Qaradaghi
presented a comprehensive overview of the scientific, educational, and
intellectual activities implemented by the Union through its various bodies,
including the Presidency, the General Secretariat, branches, and scientific
committees, in addition to its members spread across 82 countries worldwide. He
reaffirmed the Union’s commitment to its mission in serving the Islamic Ummah
and appreciated, in this context, the efforts of the State of Qatar in
supporting the causes of the Ummah.
His Eminence also proposed a
number of scientific and intellectual projects and discussed advanced scholarly
topics, including his scientific project in the principles of Islamic
jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh), as well as issues of disciplined ijtihad and renewal,
within the framework of promoting sound Islamic thought and keeping pace with
contemporary developments.
For his part, His Excellency the
Minister reviewed the diverse role of the Ministry in serving society and the
Islamic Ummah, highlighting the significant support it receives from His
Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, may Allah protect him, and the impact
of this support on enhancing the Ministry’s performance and programs.
His Excellency expressed his
deep appreciation for His Eminence Sheikh Al-Qaradaghi, commending the
scientific and advocacy efforts exerted by the World Union of Muslim Scholars
and its influential role in serving Islamic causes and promoting scholarly and
intellectual awareness, affirming that these efforts enjoy the Ministry’s
attention and esteem.
This meeting reflects the
commitment of His Excellency the Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs to
strengthening communication with scholars and thinkers, supporting scientific
and intellectual initiatives, and demonstrating his profound respect for the
people of knowledge, as well as his interest in constructive dialogue and
active participation in discussing visions and projects that serve the Ummah.
(Source: World Union of Muslim
Scholars)
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