Saudi religious affairs chief urges students to value knowledge, responsibility

The head of religious affairs for the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, delivered a message to students at the start of the new academic year. He encouraged them to diligently pursue their studies, emphasizing the importance of investing their academic years in acquiring knowledge and understanding.

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Knowledge is the foundation for building a person and the path to the progress of societies and the development of nations.

Al-Sudais urged students to embody the ethics of learning and sincerity in their intentions toward God. He also stressed the need to respect teachers and to persevere with patience. "Knowledge is the foundation for building a person and the path to the progress of societies and the development of nations," he stated.

He highlighted that Islam elevates the status of knowledge and its seekers, citing the Quranic verse: "Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those who were given knowledge - degrees." Al-Sudais explained that beneficial knowledge, when combined with values, ethics, and good deeds, creates a conscious individual capable of serving their religion, leadership, homeland, and community.

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Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those who were given knowledge - degrees.

The official also commended the significant attention and continuous support the education sector in Saudi Arabia receives from the wise leadership. He noted that the educational system is built on integrating religious principles with national belonging, combining tradition with modernity. This approach aims to cultivate generations proud of their faith, identity, and values, equipped with knowledge and capable of contributing to their nation.

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beneficial knowledge, when combined with values, ethics, and good deeds, creates a conscious individual capable of serving their religion, leadership, homeland, and community.