Jordan Times
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Islamic conference to
start Sunday
Under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah, a conference entitled “Towards
a Modern Islamic Approach” will be held on Sunday in the Palace of Culture,
organised by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. Several Muslim scholars
from Arab and foreign countries will take part in the event.
Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ahmad Hilayel said the three-day conference will discuss topics concerning preaching, guidance and the values of moderation, tolerance and dialogue in Islam, the image of Islam and the role Friday sermons can play in the development of Islamic societies.