| Project the moderate Islamic values of justice and tolerance : Saudi Prince |
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| Monday, 20 October 2008 | ||||||
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“If Muslims set a good example by living according to the teachings of Islam it will encourage others to follow this divine religion”: Saudi Prince. "Qur’an is the source of honor and glory for Muslims" : Saudi Minister of Islamic affairs. JEDDAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal yesterday urged Muslims to project the moderate Islamic values of justice and tolerance and promote harmonious relations with other people. “We have to uphold these noble values that have been stressed by Islam,” the governor said while attending the concluding ceremony of King Abdul Aziz International Qur’an Competition in Makkah. “If Muslims set a good example by living according to the teachings of Islam it will encourage others to follow this divine religion,” the Saudi Press Agency quoted the prince as saying. Prince Khaled distributed certificates and prizes to the winners of the contest.As many as 164 young Muslims from different countries took part in the contest. In his keynote address, Prince Khaled highlighted the care and support given by the Saudi government for the holy Qur’an, which is the primary source of Shariah. The King Fahd Qur’an Printing Complex in Madinah has distributed millions of copies of the Holy Book and its translation in different languages around the world. He urged the participants to follow the true path of Islam. He also thanked the organizers of the annual event, especially the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. Saleh Al-Asheikh, minister of Islamic affairs, emphasized the important role being played by the Qur’an in strengthening the Ummah. “Qur’an is the source of honor and glory for Muslims,” he added. Abdul Aziz Al-Subaiheen, secretary-general of the competition, said the number of participants in the annual event was increasing year after year. More than 4,500 people have taken part in the competition over the years. Courtesy: Arab News
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