The 9th Conference of Ministers of Awqaf (Endowments) and Islamic Affairs in Islamic Countries continued its sessions for the second day. The seventh session, chaired by Omani Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs Dr. Mohammed Bin Said Al Mamari highlighted the developmental contributions of endowment funds and delved into the role of endowments in Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Dr. Al Mamari stressed the importance of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for societies as a vital indicator of economic health. He emphasized that promoting and contributing to the GDP is necessary to achieve national aspirations, sustainable development, prosperity, and comprehensive national stability. Deputy Governor of the General Authority of Awqaf in Saudi Arabia Abdulrahman Mohammed Alogayyel discussed the Saudi experience in caring for endowments, including the establishment of its authority. This body has had an effective impact on serving and advancing endowment work in various fields.
In the eighth session, under the chairmanshi
p of the Syrian Minister of Awqaf, Dr. Mohammad Abdul-Sattar al-Sayyed, the Minister of Religious Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, Badaruddin Othman, emphasized the importance of investing in social media’s rapid spread while being aware of its dangers. He advocated for its supervision and monitoring to protect it from those promoting deviant thoughts that could harm societies.
The ninth session, chaired by Egypt’s Minister of Endowments Dr. Osama Al-Azhari addressed the dangers of atheism and ways to handle it. President of Bangkok’s Islamic Affairs Committee Arun Boonchom stressed the importance of confronting the phenomenon of atheism due to its serious effects on society and the nation. He emphasized the need for educational and advocacy institutions to play an important role in addressing this phenomenon.
Source: Saudi Press Agency