Senegal praises the launch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Quran Competition in Dakar
Dr. Abu Bakr Samba, Advisor to the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Senegal and Director of the Department of Quranic Schools Education, praised the auspicious launch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Competition for the Holy Quran and the Prophet's Sunnah for African countries. This major competition is being held in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, under the organization and direct supervision of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Samba emphasized that this event represents a prominent Islamic Quranic gathering, clearly reflecting the great attention that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, devotes to serving the Book of God Almighty and the Sunnah of His Chosen Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.
The roots of Islamic and historical cooperation between Riyadh and Dakar
Senegal's hosting of the second edition of this competition is a continuation of the long history of close bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Senegal. For decades, the Kingdom has been keen to build bridges of Islamic and cultural cooperation with African countries, particularly Senegal, which represents an important Islamic and cultural center in West Africa. Historically, Saudi Arabia has consistently supported Quranic schools and Islamic centers across the African continent, stemming from its noble mission as the birthplace of revelation and the Qibla for Muslims. The selection of Dakar once again to host this Quranic event reflects the depth of these enduring fraternal relations and embodies the strength of the bonds and joint cooperation in all matters that serve the causes of Islam and Muslims, and promote the dissemination of the Arabic language and authentic Islamic culture.
The regional and international impact of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Quran Competition
transcends The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Holy Quran Competition the boundaries of traditional competition, leaving a profound impact at the local, regional, and international levels. Locally in Senegal, the competition motivates thousands of children and young people to memorize the Holy Quran and understand its meanings, thus supporting the efforts of Quranic schools (kuttabs), which enjoy a prestigious social and educational standing in Senegalese society. Regionally and internationally, the participation of 53 African countries in this event makes it a global platform for strengthening bonds of brotherhood and communication among the peoples of the continent. The competition also plays a pivotal role in consolidating the values of moderation, tolerance, and compassion advocated by Islam, and in combating extremism and fanaticism by disseminating a correct understanding of the Quran and Sunnah, which positively impacts social peace and security in these countries.
Sustainable Saudi leadership in serving the two revelations
In closing, Dr. Abu Bakr Semb expressed his profound gratitude to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by His Excellency Minister Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al Sheikh. He commended the exceptional care and continuous dedication to developing the competition and presenting it in a distinguished organizational manner befitting the status of the Holy Quran and the purified Sunnah of the Prophet. He explained that this broad African participation undoubtedly confirms the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's leading role in serving the two revelations (the Quran and Sunnah) and its pivotal and historical role in supporting Quranic competitions globally. These ongoing efforts underscore the commitment of the Kingdom's wise leadership to disseminating the tolerant teachings of Islam and providing all possible support to Muslims across the globe, thus making Saudi Arabia the foremost reference point and the leading center for joint Islamic action.
