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The Islamic Values Scholar Visitation Program is designed to educate and promote the faith to our youth and our educators. King Khalid University is in partnership with the General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scientists under the supervision of the Intellectual Awareness Unit. His Excellency King Khalid University Rector, Prof. Falleh R. M. Al-Solamy, met with Royal Court Advisor and Senior Council Scholar, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Mohsen Al-Turki, on the 14th of Safar 1440. The purpose of the meeting was to review and explain university student priorities within the scholar visitation program.
At the beginning Deputy General Supervisor of the Intellectual Awareness Unit, Dr. Misfer bin Ahmed Al-Wadai, introduced they keynote speaker Sheikh Al-Turki. Sheikh Al-Turki began his speech by thanking the rector, faculty members, staff, and attendees for their warm welcome and hospitality. He congratulated the university for its outstanding efforts in community service. Sheikh Al-Turki then delivered a series of recommendations to the students urging them to always stay true to and conduct their lives in accordance with the highest standards of Islamic values. He also cautioned the students to be wary of tribal discrimination and sectarianism, which often lead to discord or even extremism.
Following the lecture, Sheikh Al-Turki addressed a number of questions from the audience. Most of these inquiries revolved around the impact of social media on today’s youth. He noted that much of the information circulating on the internet is incomplete, misleading or simply false. Sheikh Al-Turki emphasized the importance of vetting and validating the various sources of relevant news and information.
In recognition of Sheikh Al-Turki’s efforts and the wisdom he imparted to the university, Rector Al-Solamy presented him with a commemorative plaque thanking him for his dedication in maintaining and promoting ethics and classical Islamic values.
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