The Mohammed VI Foundation of African Oulema section in Niger organizes a scientific conference under the theme of: African Islamic heritage in Niger between the past, present and future Prospects, on Saturday and Sunday 17-18 Dhu al-Qi’dah 1440 H, corresponding to 20-21 July 2019.

Program of Activities Lineup:

First day – Saturday, July 20^th,2019

Openning session:

• Recitation of verses from the Holy Quran -Mustafa Ben Malek, an International reciter from the Kingdom of Morocco
• Keynote address -The president of the section of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Oulema section in Niger- Mr. Idrissa Magna Abdellah
• Speech of the African Islamic Heritage Committee – Mr.Hamid Lahmer, Professor of Higher Education at Sidi Mohamed Ibn Abdellah University in Fez
• Niger’s Oulema and their role in the African Islamic heritage – Dr. Yacouba Aliou, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Arabic Language at the Islamic University of Niger
• Islamic kingdoms in Niger – Dr. Elhadji  Zaneidou Ousmane, the Director of Higher Arab Education at the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Creativity &Lecturer at Al Wifaq International University in Niamey
• Arabic African manuscripts in the National Library of the Kingdom of Morocco – Dr. Mohamed Al Farran, Director of the National Library in Rabat
• Towards fundamental Milestones to revive the African Islamic heritage text – Mr. Hamid Lahmer, Professor of Higher Education at Sidi Mohamed ibn Abdellah University in Fez
• Scientific centers in Niger – Dr. Mahadi Elhadji Maazou , Dean of the Economics and Business Admnistration faculty at the Islamic University in Niger.
• Manuscripts Centers of Islamic Heritage in Niger – Doctor Ayoub Gharba, Professor at the Islamic University in Niger.

Second day – Sunday, July 21^th ,2019

• Recitation of verses from the Holy Quran – Mustafa Ben Malek, an International reciter from the Kingdom of Morocco
• The epic book of the manuscript: The Model of the Ibn Youssef Library in Marrakech – Mme.Hakima Shami, Director of Documentation and Cultural Activities Center in Casablanca (Habous)
• The role of Maliki’s jurisprudence heritage in the past, present and future in achieving unity between the north and south of the continent – Dr. Mohamed Al Amine Abdoul Mouheymine, Member of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Oulema & Lecturer at Haj Mohammed Al Akt University in Niger
• The Civilizational Importance of the Islamic Manuscript in Africa and how to preserve it – Dr. Mohamed Adywan, Vice-President of Al Quaraouiyine University in Fez
• The Future of African Islamic Heritage in Niger -Professor Sakina Maman, Member at the Nigerien section of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Oulema

Closing Ceremony:

• Participants’ speech
• Speech of the Section President – Mr. Idrissa Maiga Abdallah
• Speech of the Moroccan Delegation Representative – Dr. Mohamed Al Farran
• Overview and Recommendations
• Recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and Prayers to HM the King, Mohammed VI, Amir Al Mouminine
• Participants’ Certificates Distrubution