The Minister of Awqaf delivers a speech on the occasion of the International Day of People of Determination
Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, confirmed that caring for people of determination is a religious and humanitarian duty that confirms the tolerant values of Islam that came to guarantee human dignity and relieve hardship.
The minister explained that the Holy Qur’an referred to the rights of people of determination and the removal of hardship. About them in the Almighty’s saying: “There is no blame on the blind, nor is there blame on the lame, nor is there blame on the sick,” which is an affirmation of God’s care for this group. The generous.
Dr. Osama Al-Azhari explained that the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him) made the weak a focus for achieving victory and livelihood when he said: “And will you be helped and provided with sustenance except by the weak among you?”, stressing that these noble words, which overcome innate weakness It amazes us with the acquired ability, confirming the role of this group in building societies, stressing that society’s solidarity with them is a legal duty and a national responsibility.
Al-Azhari pointed out that Islam looks at people of determination with mercy, appreciation, and honor, and considers them partners in goodness and giving, explaining that the Qur’anic discourse instills in the souls the value of caring for the weak in general, including people of determination, and urges the preservation of their rights and the provision of means for a decent life for them, and that Islamic law has established facilitations and provisions. The private sector takes into account their circumstances, as it reduced the legal costs for them in a way that suits their circumstances, stressing that this confirms the divine mercy that encompasses everything, calling on society To emulate these values by supporting this group and empowering them to be an active element in building and advancing their communities.
The Minister of Endowments stressed that the Ministry pays great attention to people of determination; Believing in their pivotal role in society, he explained that the Ministry worked to develop strategies aimed at integrating them and enhancing their empowerment culturally, socially and functionally. He also stressed that the Ministry contributed to the preparation of the national strategy for the cultural construction of society and the integration of people of determination, in a way that supports this trend and achieves the goals of social justice.
Dr. Al-Azhari explained that the Ministry allocated an office on the first floor of the Ministry’s General Office in the New Administrative Capital to receive complaints and requests from people of determination, and provide services to them in the best ways. It also allocated An amount of fifty million pounds to support the “Ataa” Fund. allocated to support people with special abilities and those with disabilities, from the Ministry’s own resources as part of its commitment to raising the level of services provided to this honorable group.
The Minister indicated that the Ministry worked to develop its cultural efforts in this regard, issuing books from the " A vision for youth in Braille, such as the book “Jumping Over Difficulties,” the book “Imaginary Wars,” and the book “Pillars of Islam.” He stressed that this step aims to provide the right to knowledge for everyone, pointing to the distribution of these publications to institutions and central libraries in the major mosques in A number of governorates.
The Minister concluded his statements by noting that he had delegated Dr. Ayman Abu Omar, Head of the Central Administration for Da’wah Affairs, to attend the state’s celebration of “International People’s Day.” People with Disabilities”, which is held by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities under the title: “National Efforts to Include the Issues of Persons with Disabilities to Implement National Strategies.” The Minister stressed that the Ministry of Endowments will continue to support everything that achieves the empowerment of this generous group. Based on its national mission And religious.
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