Islamabad: Imam Kaaba Professor Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Hameed has said that education is the best source to end hatred and International Islamic University is playing an exemplary role in promoting Islamic teachings.

Meeting with Pakistan’s caretaker education minister Madad Ali Sindhi, Imam Kaaba said that Pakistan feels like his home and Pakistan-Saudi relations are deep and historical.

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Nawaf Said Al-Maliki and President of International Islamic University Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi were also present on this occasion.

Imam Kaaba said that he was always happy to meet Pakistanis. He said that people of both countries have immense love for each other. Imam Kaaba said that the ongoing cooperation between the Ministry of education and the Islamic University will benefit students all over the world. He appreciated the International Islamic University for organizing a conference on the importance of human life in the light of Sharia and law, in which he has especially come to participate.

He said that education is the best solution to eliminate social problems and prejudices.

Lauding the services of International Islamic University for providing high-quality education to students of more than 30 countries in the light of Islamic teachings, he said the university’s role is commendable in this regard.

Imam Kaaba praised the International Islamic University for its valuable services in the fields of Usulludin, Shariah and Arabic. He said that he was informed that the International Islamic University is the leading institution in the country where there is the largest number of foreign students, which is appreciable.

Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Hameed said that the His Majesty Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Royal Crown Prince have expressed their best wishes for this conference.

He also praised the role of Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi for providing the best higher education facilities to the students of Muslim world in the light of Islamic teachings.

Minister of education thanked Imam Kaaba for visiting Pakistan and the International Islamic University.

He said that IIUI is playing an important role for the promotion of religious and contemporary studies. He said that the ministry of education will continue to cooperate with the University. He said that we are trying to spread the message of love through religious seminaries and public sector universities.

Federal caretaker minister for education and professional training Madad Ali Sindhi has said that a special research centre will be formed through collaboration of Saudi and Pakistani Universities which will focus on the Seerat of Nabi especially on the issues of politics, social reform and law.

He said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share cultural, religious and historic ties. He said that Saudi Arabia is like a second home for the people of Pakistan. He said that due to Makkah and Madina, the love and respect for Saudi Arabia cannot be measured.

Madad said that Pakistan appreciated deeply the role Saudi Arabia played in addressing the global issues of the Umma e Muslima.

Madad said that he has put special focus on the teachings of Islam especially Seerat e Nabi (PBUH). He said that only through true teachings of Seerat e Nabi we can educate the nation and ensure that they follow the right track.

Minister appreciated the upgradation of the systems in IIUI. Madad Ali Sindhi said that the standard of education at IIUI has been consistently on the rise under the leadership of Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi.

Education Minister said that 30 thousand Madrassas have been registered in Pakistan and now they are also providing religious, scientific and conventional education.

He also highlighted the need to train religious leaders of Madrassas. He said that we need to enlighten our religious leaders and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can help by giving trainings to clerics of Madrassas in Pakistan.

Madad Ali Sindhi also highlighted the plea of the muslims of Gaza and said that in such times of hardships it is imperative that the Umma e Muslima stand fasts and presents a unified front to protect our muslim brothers and sisters.

It is pertinent to mention here that Imam Kaaba arrived in Islamabad to attend the conference organized by International Islamic University.

He will deliver a special address, in the conference at Faisal Masjid. Imam Kaaba will also lead Friday prayers in Faisal Mosque on Friday.

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