At the outset of the meeting, His Excellency the Secretary General welcomed His Eminence, expressing his thanks and appreciation for this visit, and affirming the Academy’s pride in the cooperative relations that bind it with the Higher Council of Ulema of the Kingdom of Morocco, as well as its aspiration to continue coordination and cooperation between the two sides in areas of mutual interest.

For his part, His Eminence expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency for the warm reception and gracious hospitality, praising the scientific standing enjoyed by the Academy and the role it plays in serving the issues of the Muslim Ummah, while affirming the eagerness of the Higher Council of Ulema to strengthen the bonds of cooperation and coordination with the Academy.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed arrangements for the Kingdom of Morocco to host the Twenty-Eighth Session of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy Council Conference and reviewed several matters related to its preparation, in a manner that would contribute to its successful organisation and the success of its proceedings.

At the conclusion of the visit, His Eminence recorded his sentiments in the Guest Book, stating:

“I find myself greatly delighted as I write these words, having been honoured to visit this scholarly institution that renders great services to Muslims throughout the Islamic world and strives to develop juristic consideration of emerging issues while taking into account the various aspects of disagreement and responding to needs in a manner that serves unity, development, and stability in the countries of this Ummah.

May Allah bless the efforts of the Fiqh Academy, grant success to all those supervising it in that which is beneficial for this Ummah, reward them abundantly, and may Allah Almighty bless the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which hosts and supports it.”

The meeting was attended by: Mr. Mohammed Al-Mundhir Reda Al-Shawk, Director of the Cabinet; Dr. Abdul Fattah Mahmoud Ibnauf, Director of the Research and Studies Department; and Mr. Hassan Kumait, Director of the Sessions, Conferences, and Seminars Department at the Academy