Grand Mufti Derian receives Islamic Conference Delegation
Grand Mufti of Lebanon Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian received at Dar al-Fatwa a delegation representing the organizers of the sixth international conference, titled Imam Al-Shafi‘i’s Contributions to Establishing the Authority of the Prophetic Sunnah, held under his patronage.
Organized by the International Imam Al-Bukhari Academy in cooperation with the Islamic University of Minnesota, the conference examined Imam Al-Shafi‘i’s contributions to establishing the authority of the Sunnah in Islamic jurisprudence and the relevance of his methodology to contemporary religious scholarship and education.
The delegation included Sheikh Dr. Saadeddine Al-Kabbi, Dr. Walid bin Idris Al-Munaisi, Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Al-Amin and Dr. Chadi Zaza.
Members briefed Derian on the conference’s proceedings, research findings and educational recommendations, presenting him with a commemorative plaque and two volumes documenting its papers and conclusions.
Derian congratulated the organizers on the conference’s success and wished them continued success in their scholarly and religious endeavors.
Separately, the Grand Mufti received a delegation from the Koura Union of Municipalities, headed by Malek Fares, in the presence of Higher Islamic Sharia Council member Sheikh Fayez Seif.
Discussions addressed general affairs and issues affecting the Koura district, with the delegation reaffirming its support for Derian’s national positions.
Derian also met with a Popular Forces delegation headed by Mohammad Matar, accompanied by Sheikh Fayez Seif.
The meeting focused on national issues and efforts to promote unity. The delegation outlined the organization’s objectives, invited Derian to visit the Minieh region and presented him with a commemorative plaque in appreciation of his role.
