Syrian Minister of Endowments Mohammad Abu al-Khair Shukri has stressed that Qatar's stances towards the Syrian people during their revolution were honourable and unforgettable.
In his remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA) during his current visit to Doha heading a Syrian delegation, Shukri said that Qatar is making immense efforts to contribute to the reconstruction of Syria, and it holds a special place in the hearts of Syrians. He emphasised the importance of consolidating and strengthening relations between Doha and Damascus in various fields.
He added that during the visit to Doha, the Syrian delegation was briefed on the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs' experience in digitisation, and that the Syrian Ministry of Endowments will work to benefit from its Qatari counterpart's experience in this field. He praised the willingness shown by officials at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs to enhance co-operation and provide facilities.
He pointed out that the visit of the delegation from the Ministry of Endowments and the Supreme Fatwa Council in Syria to Qatar aims to consolidate bilateral co-operation and enhance co-operation in the areas of mosque affairs, Islamic law institutes, the printing of the Holy Qur'an, Qur'an circles, the Zakat Fund, and preaching. He indicated that the Syrian delegation learned about the Zakat Fund's experience in Qatar.
He said that Syria recently launched a Zakat and charity fund to assist the needy, but that the experiment is still in its early stages, especially since the issue of endowments has been on hold in Syria for the past five decades.
Shukri highlighted that he also learned about the Qatari experience in the field of Qur'an memorisation, and that Syria is fully prepared to provide assistance, support and expertise in the field of Qur'an memorisation, Islamic sciences and the Holy Qur'an, and that there is much joint work that can be offered in this field to benefit both fraternal peoples.
Regarding future joint projects, he noted that discussions are underway to prepare memorandums of understanding to enhance co-operation, which are expected to be concluded soon.
The Syrian minister said that the success of the revolution has created a new inclusive state that believes in human freedom for Syrians. He also outlined the key challenges facing the current Syrian government, particularly laws and legislation that do not respect religion as a right or value.
He stressed the significance of the freedom to exercise religious rights, saying in this context that the new government has granted religious freedom to all.
Shukri revealed that there are over 13,000 mosques across the country, including more than 1,500 mosques that have been destroyed and are in need of restoration. He noted that the Syrian Ministry of Endowments has already restored over 600 mosques since the fall of the previous regime, and efforts are ongoing to rehabilitate the remaining ones.
He said that Syria today faces many difficult challenges due to the tragedies experienced during the years of the revolution, explaining that the new administration inherited state institutions in a fragile condition.
He expressed full confidence that recovery is steadily progressing, with Syria regaining its glory and returning to its Arab and Islamic environment.
He affirmed that Syria is a country of civilisations, coexistence, pluralism, and equality, and that the value of the individual lies in what they contribute to their homeland and faith under the auspices of the law and the principles of Islam, which are based on justice, freedom, dignity, and coexistence among the components of society.
Shukri highlighted the experiences of millions of Syrians who have returned home after years abroad to take part in reconstruction efforts, pointing to the strong unity that was strengthened among Syrians after the liberation of their country to restore Syria's success.
The new Syrian government, he added, includes highly qualified individuals with diverse contributions and composition, and today the country is witnessing numerous workshops across various sectors aimed at achieving recovery and restoring Syria's glory.
Shukri praised the stances of the countries that have stood by the Syrian people, foremost among them Qatar, as well as all Arab, Islamic, and foreign nations that provided aid and lifted sanctions on Syria. He expressed his hope that the country would witness a rapid recovery and become a tributary to its Arab and Muslim brethren.
In his remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA) during his current visit to Doha heading a Syrian delegation, Shukri said that Qatar is making immense efforts to contribute to the reconstruction of Syria, and it holds a special place in the hearts of Syrians. He emphasised the importance of consolidating and strengthening relations between Doha and Damascus in various fields.
He added that during the visit to Doha, the Syrian delegation was briefed on the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs' experience in digitisation, and that the Syrian Ministry of Endowments will work to benefit from its Qatari counterpart's experience in this field. He praised the willingness shown by officials at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs to enhance co-operation and provide facilities.
He pointed out that the visit of the delegation from the Ministry of Endowments and the Supreme Fatwa Council in Syria to Qatar aims to consolidate bilateral co-operation and enhance co-operation in the areas of mosque affairs, Islamic law institutes, the printing of the Holy Qur'an, Qur'an circles, the Zakat Fund, and preaching. He indicated that the Syrian delegation learned about the Zakat Fund's experience in Qatar.
He said that Syria recently launched a Zakat and charity fund to assist the needy, but that the experiment is still in its early stages, especially since the issue of endowments has been on hold in Syria for the past five decades.
Shukri highlighted that he also learned about the Qatari experience in the field of Qur'an memorisation, and that Syria is fully prepared to provide assistance, support and expertise in the field of Qur'an memorisation, Islamic sciences and the Holy Qur'an, and that there is much joint work that can be offered in this field to benefit both fraternal peoples.
Regarding future joint projects, he noted that discussions are underway to prepare memorandums of understanding to enhance co-operation, which are expected to be concluded soon.
The Syrian minister said that the success of the revolution has created a new inclusive state that believes in human freedom for Syrians. He also outlined the key challenges facing the current Syrian government, particularly laws and legislation that do not respect religion as a right or value.
He stressed the significance of the freedom to exercise religious rights, saying in this context that the new government has granted religious freedom to all.
Shukri revealed that there are over 13,000 mosques across the country, including more than 1,500 mosques that have been destroyed and are in need of restoration. He noted that the Syrian Ministry of Endowments has already restored over 600 mosques since the fall of the previous regime, and efforts are ongoing to rehabilitate the remaining ones.
He said that Syria today faces many difficult challenges due to the tragedies experienced during the years of the revolution, explaining that the new administration inherited state institutions in a fragile condition.
He expressed full confidence that recovery is steadily progressing, with Syria regaining its glory and returning to its Arab and Islamic environment.
He affirmed that Syria is a country of civilisations, coexistence, pluralism, and equality, and that the value of the individual lies in what they contribute to their homeland and faith under the auspices of the law and the principles of Islam, which are based on justice, freedom, dignity, and coexistence among the components of society.
Shukri highlighted the experiences of millions of Syrians who have returned home after years abroad to take part in reconstruction efforts, pointing to the strong unity that was strengthened among Syrians after the liberation of their country to restore Syria's success.
The new Syrian government, he added, includes highly qualified individuals with diverse contributions and composition, and today the country is witnessing numerous workshops across various sectors aimed at achieving recovery and restoring Syria's glory.
Shukri praised the stances of the countries that have stood by the Syrian people, foremost among them Qatar, as well as all Arab, Islamic, and foreign nations that provided aid and lifted sanctions on Syria. He expressed his hope that the country would witness a rapid recovery and become a tributary to its Arab and Muslim brethren.