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Saudi Grand Mufti Saleh Al-Asheikh Says Problems Faced By Muslim States Identical
14 June 2009
JEDDAH: The problems faced by the ministries of Islamic affairs in most Muslim countries are identical, according to Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance Saleh Al-Asheikh. “The responsibilities of the ministries of religious affairs are identical as their goals are the same and the challenges they face also are not very different,” Saleh Al-Asheikh told Arab News on his return from Tunisia yesterday. One of the important tasks of the religious affairs ministries is to tackle the challenges posed by extremist ideologies. “One of their huge responsibilities is combating terrorist and deviant ideologies spawned by some people who carry the label of religion and hide under slogans which declare others infidels. They should be rooted out completely because they mar the true Islam and strive to breed a generation feeding on mistaken religious concepts,” Al-Asheikh said. “Everyone who endangers Muslims’ ideological security, doctrinal stability, spiritual well-being and religious peace should be dealt with firmly,” he said. He urged the departments of religious affairs, scholars, intellectuals and cultural organizations to join hands in fighting the menace as the most effective method to counter ideological and intellectual misguidance is by opposing it with logical ideas steeped in religious scholarship and wisdom. The minister also stressed the need to lay down a framework for cooperation in countering deviant ideologies so that the young generation is protected both emotionally and intellectually from slipping onto the wrong path. The Saudi minister also signed a memorandum of understanding with his Tunisian counterpart, Abubakr Al-Akhzuri, for cooperation between the countries in Islamic affairs. The MoU stressed the need for taking steps to deepen the understanding of religion by both mosque officials and worshippers at mosques, Al-Asheikh said. The minister also said the ministries of Islamic affairs in both countries planned to set up a joint committee for the speedy implementation of the MoU. The MoU also stressed the need for exchange of expertise in the collection and distribution of Zakah.
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