The Ministry of Higher Education called on Saudis who are preparing to study abroad to avoid illegal dawa (proselytization) activities outside the Kingdom, which are a clear violation of Saudi law.

This warning is part of an awareness program for Saudi students launched in Riyadh, with the participation of a number of government agencies. The program includes several lectures about the laws of countries which will host the Saudi students.

Dr. Ibrahim Al-Maiman, one of the lecturers, warned students about the dangers of being lured into illegal activities while abroad.

“Students must avoid involving in unlicensed dawa activities when they study abroad. It is necessary to adhere and to local laws, while focusing on their academic programs. Involvement in illegal activities can destroy their future and thwart their academic pursuits,” he said.

Hazal Al-Otaibi, director of Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education, stressed the importance of these meetings to prepare students for their life abroad.

“Saudi cultural attache’s reports have shown that a large number of legal issues for Saudi students learning outside of the Kingdom, are significantly reduced when they attend the awareness lectures and events, especially since these programs were adopted by the Ministry of Higher Education, which covers all necessary and social aspects of Saudi students’ life abroad,” Al-Otaibi pointed out.

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