The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, in cooperation with the Islamic Religious Community of North Macedonia, concluded its Islamic studies training course today for imams and preachers in Gostivar, the program’s third and final stop, with more than 150 participants.
The course began Wednesday in Struga before moving to Kičevo on its second day. The final day featured lectures on the fundamental principles of Islamic creed and the teachings of Sunni Islam. The lectures focused on the fundamentals of Islamic creed, the approach of Ahl Al-Sunnah wa Al-Jama’ah, and the role of imams and preachers in disseminating Islamic knowledge, promoting tolerance and moderation, and preventing extremism.
The closing ceremony was attended by Head of the Islamic Religious Community and Grand Mufti of North Macedonia Sheikh Shaqir Fetahu, representative of the Saudi Embassy in Albania Jalawi Al-Mutairi, and several officials and Islamic figures.
In his remarks, Sheikh Shaqir Fetahu praised the efforts of Saudi Arabia and its leadership in serving Islam and Muslims and strengthening their unity. He emphasized the importance of specialized courses in preparing religious personnel to fulfill their role in raising public awareness.
Source: Riyadh Daily