Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry joins global conference on combating extremist ideologies in Madinah
Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs participates in an international conference in Madinah, highlighting the Kingdom's efforts to counter extremist ideologies.
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AIThe Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is taking part in an international conference titled "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Efforts in Combating Deviant Ideologies," organized by the Islamic University in Madinah. The event began yesterday with the participation of relevant government and academic bodies.
The conference features broad international participation, including more than 30 grand muftis and 54 speakers from 34 countries. It will run for two days and include nine academic sessions, attended by leading scholars, researchers, and specialists from within the Kingdom and abroad.
Showcasing Saudi efforts to promote intellectual awareness
The conference addresses issues related to confronting deviant ideologies, highlighting Saudi Arabia's experiences and initiatives in promoting awareness, intellectual prevention, and reinforcing intellectual security, as well as warning against extremism and radicalism.
The ministry is also participating in the accompanying exhibition with an informational booth that showcases its efforts to spread religious awareness and promote moderation and balance, in addition to introducing its initiatives both inside and outside the Kingdom.
Technological displays and Quran distribution
The ministry's booth highlights the Kingdom's dedication to the Holy Qur’an by presenting the work of the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, including the stages of printing, publishing, and translation. The event will also see the distribution of 300 copies of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' gift editions from the complex to booth visitors.
On the technology front, the booth features the "Rushd" app, which offers religious and educational services such as a digital Qur’an, prayer times, Qibla direction, and a multilingual Islamic e-library. It also presents the "Correct Citation" app for verifying and searching Qur’anic and Hadith texts, along with a 3D virtual Hajj and Umrah learning app available in several languages.