Arab News, Sat, Aug 03, 2024 | Muharram 28, 1446
Saudi Ministry signs cooperation agreement with Nigeria’s Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
Saudi Arabia:
The Saudi minister of Islamic affairs, dawah and guidance, Abdullatif
Al-Asheikh, signed an agreement with Nigeria’s Supreme Council for Islamic
Affairs in Jeddah on Thursday, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between
the nations in efforts to promote the understanding of Islam and its message of
tolerance, and raising cultural awareness among Muslims.
The deal will include training for Nigerian imams
and other religious figures in topics such as preaching and teaching of the
Arabic language. It also covers collaboration in affairs relating to mosques,
including construction, maintenance and restoration, and the training and
development of mosque staff.
The two countries will share their experience and
expertise in online preaching and work together to counteract websites that
incite violence and extremism, or otherwise misrepresent Islam.
Nigeria was represented at the signing of the
agreement by Sheikh Al-Hajj Yahaya Abubakar, a member of the Supreme Council for
Islamic Affairs, and officials from both countries were also present.