Madinah, Saudi Arabia — Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, Head of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has announced a series of high-level appointments aimed at strengthening religious, educational, and community engagement initiatives at Masjid al-Nabawi.
Key Appointments
1. Religious Programs and Quranic Studies
- Sheikh Dr. Abdulbari bin Awad Al-Thubaiti: Appointed Supervisor of the Religious Experience Enrichment Program and the Libraries and Manuscripts Center, tasked with curating resources to deepen visitors’ spiritual engagement.
- Sheikh Dr. Hussein bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh: Named Supervisor of the Care of Doctrinal Sciences Program, focusing on preserving and teaching Islamic theological principles.
- Sheikh Dr. Abdulmohsen bin Mohammad Al-Qassim: Leads the Quran and Scientific Titles Seminars, fostering academic discourse on Quranic exegesis and Islamic scholarship.
- Sheikh Dr. Ahmed bin Ali Hudaifi: Oversees the Quranic Science and Interpretation Program, enhancing studies in tafsir (Quranic interpretation).
2. Guidance and Community Outreach
- Sheikh Dr. Salah bin Mohammad Al-Badeer: Appointed Advisor and Supervisor of Preaching, Guidance Affairs, and the Question-and-Answer Program, ensuring accessible religious counsel for worshippers.
- Sheikh Dr. Khaled bin Sulaiman Al-Muhanna: Heads the Program to Glorify the Sunnah, promoting adherence to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
- Sheikh Dr. Maher bin Abdulrahim Khoja: Supervises the Intellectual Awareness Program, addressing contemporary challenges through Islamic scholarship.
3. Educational and Administrative Roles
- Sheikh Dr. Ibrahim bin Al-Akhdir Al-Qayyim: Assumes leadership as Supervisor of the Iqraa Sheikhdom, overseeing Quranic recitation and literacy initiatives.
- Sheikh Prof. Dr. Mohammad bin Ahmad Barhaji: Joins as Supervisor of the Iqraa Program and member of the Iqraa Sheikhdom, bolstering educational outreach.
- Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulmohsen Qarafi: Named to the Board of Directors for Quranic Circles and Scientific Modules, enhancing structured learning programs.
4. Media and Communication
- Mr. Wael bin Mahmoud Rafiq: Appointed Director of the General Department of Media and Communication (Madinah Branch), tasked with streamlining outreach and public engagement efforts.
The appointments reflect a strategic effort to modernize religious services while preserving traditional scholarship. Sheikh Al-Sudais emphasized that these roles will ensure “a cohesive and enriching experience for all visitors, rooted in Islamic teachings and academic excellence.”
New programs, such as the Question-and-Answer Program and Intellectual Awareness initiatives, aim to address the evolving needs of global pilgrims. Enhanced media strategies under Mr. Rafiq’s leadership will leverage digital platforms to disseminate Islamic knowledge widely.
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