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Author: Alhaji Jalloh - Saudi Arabia
The Custodian of the two holy Mosques in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Abdallah Ibn Abdul Aziz Al-Saud (photo)Â last week invited hundreds of pilgrims, including four Sierra Leoneans to a welcome reception at the Mina Palace.
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, H.E Wusu B. Munu, Minister of Internal Affairs, Local Government and Rural Development, Ambassador Alhaji Dauda Sulaiman Kamara, Director General of UNIDO, Kandeh K. Yumkella and Chairman of the Sierra Leone Hajj Mission, Sheik Ahmed Tejan Siilah were amongst the hundreds of pilgrims invited by the King.
Muslims today, the King advised, more than ever before, need to hold fast to their religion and to implement its teachings in order to build confidence among each other.
“Our religion rejects isolation and forbids sowing the seeds of ill-will and hatred among the peoples of the world. It does not close the door on dealing with others simply on account of their creeds being different from ours; on the contrary, it is a faith of tolerance that calls on its followers to live with others in peace and dignity.”
Explaining his experience during the Hajj, Ambassador Alhaji Dauda Kamara said: “Visiting the Kaa’ba and seeing the number of people representing the human race, you have to believe there is an Almighty called Allah.”
“The range of people I saw, old, middle aged and young converging on the Kaa’ba reciting “Allahu Akbar” meaning God is great is a thing one does not easily forgets.”
Concluding, the Minister said: “Coming here at my own age with the knowledge I have of the world already, provides me a unique opportunity. As a public figure, I have to share my experience with others and encourage those who have not visited here to pay a visit. “
By Alhaji Jalloh, Information Attaché, Sierra Leone Embassy, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaStay with Sierra Express Media, for your trusted place in news!
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