Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Chairman Engages with Iraqi Scholars at Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed expressed his gratitude towards the Iraqi scholars for their participation and contributions to the conference. He emphasized the significance of enhancing Arab and Islamic cooperation to foster better understanding and unity within the Islamic community.
The Iraqi scholars extended their congratulations to Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed for the successful organization of the conference. They also expressed their appreciation for Bahrain's hospitality and praised the conference's objectives, which aim to foster unity among Muslims and strengthen Islamic cooperation.
Among the distinguished scholars in attendance were Dr. Ali Abdul Sahib Al Hakim, Secretary General of the Imam Al Hakim Foundation; Dr. Sayyed Jawad Al Khoei, Secretary General of the Al Khoei Institute in Najaf, Iraq and UNESCO Professor for Interreligious Dialogue Studies at the University of Kufa; and Dr. Sayyed Zaid Mohammed Bahr Al Uloom, Director of Al-Balaghi Centre at Dar Al-Ilm for Imam Al Khoei. Other notable attendees included Dr. Haidar Al Sahlani, Professor of Islamic Jurisprudence at the University of Kufa; Sayed Modhar Alhilou½; Dr. Sayyed Hashim Al Awadi; Shaikh Ahmed Jawad Al Kindi; Sayyed Ihsan Saleh Al Hakim, Director of Imam Al Hussein Foundation for Dialogue and Peacebuilding; Dr. Abdul Amir Kazem Zahid, Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Kufa and Board Member of the Al Rafidain Centre for Dialogue; Shaikh Ahmed Al Saimari; Sayyed Waleed Al Ba'aj; Dr. Sheikh Thaer Al Saadi; and Shaikh Mohammed Taher Al Khaqani.
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