As per the directives of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, H.E. Prof. Dr. Suliman Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, has participated recently in the inauguration ceremony of the Lebanon’s new elected Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdel-Latif Derian, which held at Mosque of Muhammad Al-Ameen at Beirut, Lebanese Republic.
In his speech before the audience, H.E. the university rector has reaffirmed the keenness of his majesty King Abdullah to the Lebanese people and government. Dr. Aba Al-Khail further stated that, he has come on behalf of King Abdullah bin Saud, a man of peace and moderation and who has playing a key role in combating terrorism and their affiliates, as well as confronting extremisms, and who had laid sown the cornerstones of interfaith dialogue distinctly, clearly and objectively.
H.E. Prof. Dr. Suliman Aba Al-Khail, Rector of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University has pointed that, he came – accompanied among other dignitaries – to share with the Lebanese people the inauguration ceremony, which have great meanings and deep connotations never perceived except by those who deliberated and understand its core purposes.
About Sheikh Abdel-Latif Derian, H.E. the university rector has praised him and further stated that “we knew and heard about his distinguished academics and clear approach and unique mentality, through them he would be able to exert his big tasks and serious responsibilities, in a rapidly sedition time”. He, as well, congratulated him and prayed Allah Almighty to bring him with success in pursuing his works.
Clinched his words, H.E. the university rector has reaffirmed the roles being played by scholars and sharia institutions to ward off sedition and raise awareness among young about the dangers of extremism and fanaticism. “We – at Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – as scholars and sharia students will always cooperate with Lebanese people to achieve the interests and avert evil consequences, and to make Islam as a beacon that shines to the entire world and to guide Muslims toward the righteous path”, added Dr. Aba Al-Khail.