PADANG, 28 September: The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious mission of the Saudi Embassy in Indonesia, held its fourth intensive course for imams, sermon givers, preachers, and heads of educational and Islamic institutions in Padang, West Sumatra.
The three-day course, organized by the religious mission in collaboration with the Islamic foundation Yayasan Dar El-Iman Padang, targets 450 male and female participants.
The initiative is part of the ministry’s endeavors to organize Shariah courses for preachers and imams to help spread the message and values of Islam while developing the skills of religious figures.
In his address, Mohammed Elvi Syam, head of the Yayasan Dar El-Iman Padang Foundation, expressed his gratitude to the Saudi government and people for their significant care for Muslims worldwide, especially in Indonesia.
He also commended the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for its services to the Muslim community.
