Best services to pilgrims ensured -- Minister opens three-day annual Haj symposium in Makkah.Anwar Al-Sayed I Arab News <p>MAKKAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques (Arabic: خادم الحرمين الشريفين), a historical term, was a pious title taken by some Caliphs and modern Saudi kings. and the Saudi leadership are keen to provide first class services to pilgrims to allow them to perform the fifth pillar of Islam Noun 1. pillar of Islam - (Islam) one of the five religious obligations accepted by all Muslims pillar - a fundamental principle or practice; "science eroded the pillars of superstition" shahadah - the first pillar of Islam is an affirmation of faith with ease, comfort and security, said Haj Minister Fouad Al-Farsy at the opening of a three-day annual Haj symposium here on Sunday. "The Kingdom, which Almighty Allah has honored by making the host of Islam's two holiest shrines, is keen to provide pilgrims with the best of services from their arrival until their departure to their respective homes," said Al-Farsy at the Haj symposium which was held under the slogan: "Safety in Haj." The minister pointed out that the continued expansions of the Two Holy Mosques, and the development projects in Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites are all being undertaken for the welfare of pilgrims and visitors. He said the services extended to pilgrims are organized by the Supreme Haj Committee and are the result of well-researched plans and programs to which all concerned government organs have contributed. A number of Muslim scholars, thinkers and authors are participating in the symposium to exchange views on ways of ensuring pilgrims have a safe Haj. They will also consider methods of enlightening pilgrims on the facilities available to them. Hisham ibn Abdullah Al-Abbas, secretary-general of the symposium, who is also an adviser at the Ministry of Haj, said the symposium's topic was chosen due to its importance in spreading the spirit of cooperation among pilgrims and in enabling them to perform Haj rites in safety and comfort. He said the symposium is aimed at enlightening pilgrims about keeping themselves safe until they return home. "It will also highlight the concept of cooperation in goodness and piety," he added. In a speech at the symposium, Grand Mufti Noun 1. grand mufti - the chief mufti of a district mufti - a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law Sheikh sheikh or shaykh Among Arabic-speaking tribes, especially Bedouin, the male head of the family, as well as of each successively larger social unit making up the tribal structure. The sheikh is generally assisted by an informal tribal council of male elders. Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh said Islam forbids bloodshed of any kind in Makkah and the holy sites. "Our Prophet (peace be upon him) has banned the carrying of arms inside the Grand Mosque The Grand Mosque is another name for Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca, the holiest mosque in Islam. Grand Mosque may also refer to:
He asked pilgrims to honor the spirit of cooperation in piety and good deeds, and described the Haj as an international conference in which Muslims participate to exchange views and develop friendships. The grand mufti also criticized people who violate the Kingdom's Haj regulations. Copyright: Arab News 2009 All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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