As part of the efforts of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy to engage with educational institutions and Fiqh Academies regionally and international in Muslim countries and within Muslim communities, its Secretary General H.E. Dato’ Professor Koutoub Moustapha Sano visited the Singaporean Minister of Social and Family Development, Second Minster of Health & Minster in-Charge-of- Muslim Affairs, H.E. Masagos Zulkifli in his office adjacent to the Mosque, on 02nd February 2024 after performing the Jumuah prayer at the historic Sultan Mosque in eastern part of Singapore.
Upon his arrival, H.E. Professor Sano was received by the Honourable Minister accompanied by the CEO of MUIS Mr. Kadir Maideen. H.E. Professor Sano thanked the Honourable Minister for the warm welcome and hospitality and for the opportunity to meet him despite his tight schedule.
On his part, H.E. Minister Masagos Zulkifli expressed his appreciation for the kind visit Professor Sano and his delegation to participate in the Conference on Fatwa in Contemporary Societies in Singapore under the auspices of MUIS and the wise leadership of the Ministry of Social and Family Development.
On the other hand, H.E. Professor Sano reiterated the readiness of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy to work collaboratively with educational institutions, Islamic Council of Singapore and the Office of the Mufti and other relevant institutions on issues of promoting social cohesion, peaceful coexistence and relevant fatwas to address the merging challenges of the contemporary world.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Alhagi Manta Drammeh, Head of International Cooperation and External Relations at the Academy.
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