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Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry concludes training for 100 preachers and imams in Indonesia

Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs has wrapped up an intensive religious training course for around 100 preachers and imams in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia.

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry concludes training for 100 preachers and imams in Indonesia

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Saudi Arabia has concluded a comprehensive religious training program for approximately 100 preachers and imams in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. The course, facilitated by the Saudi religious attaché in Indonesia, brought together a diverse group of participants, including female preachers, imams, and Friday prayer leaders.

In a statement on its X platform, the ministry disclosed that the three-day training focused on the book "The Methodology of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama ah," delving into its perspective on creed, the necessity of adhering to the Quran and Sunnah, and the significance of sound belief on a Muslim's character and behavior. The ministry highlighted that this initiative is part of its global educational and outreach efforts aimed at equipping preachers, imams, and prayer leaders with Islamic knowledge, fostering Islamic scholarship, and upholding the principles of moderation and equilibrium.

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