Saudi Minister of Commerce and Acting Minister of Media Majid Al-Qasabi visited the International Exhibition and Museum of the Biography of the Prophet and Islamic Civilization in Medina.
He was briefed on the contents of the museum, including technical models, atlases, and encyclopedias.
Al-Kasabi expressed admiration for the museum's role in preserving Islamic heritage, praising its presentation in a modern documentary format.
He said that this confirms the Kingdom's commitment to serving the Holy Qur'an and the Prophetic Sunnah, especially the biography of the Prophet. He added that this aligns with the goals of «Saudi Vision 2030» in enriching the religious motivation of visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.
The museum was opened last year under the auspices of the World Muslim League and is the first in a series of Islamic museums traveling the world under the umbrella of this organization.
Located next to the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, the museum is open 24 hours a day and is dedicated to the history of the Islamic world, as well as the life of the Prophet.
Earlier, the Governor of Medina, Prince Faisal bin Salman, stated that the content of the exhibition and museum represents a «historical heritage from which the correct prophetic approach can be spread… to all parts of the world, to demonstrate the tolerance and moderation of Islam.».
MWL Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa said that the museum introduces the world to the life of the Prophet and Islamic civilization, in addition to highlighting the civilizational values in the Constitution of Medina and the Document of Mecca, which laid the foundations for human brotherhood and coexistence.
Al-Issa recently organized a traveling exhibition in Morocco dedicated to the life of the Prophet and the history of Islam.
He reported that the first edition of the exhibition will open to visitors on July 25 at the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the Moroccan capital Rabat, with the full support of the King of this North African country, Mohammed VI.
The traveling exhibition will use the latest technologies and display methods to present the biography of the Prophet and Islamic civilization to both Muslims and non-Muslims.
The exhibition in Rabat will be presented in Arabic, English, and French and will consist of 10 sections using technologies such as holographic imaging, virtual and augmented reality, interactive 3D displays, stereoscopy, and educational panoramas.