Father of Separated Cameroonian Twins

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Father of Separated Cameroonian Twins Embraces Islam

Riyadh (HA/ IINA)

The father of the Cameroonian Siamese twins, Phambom and Shefbou, who were separated at King Abdul Aziz Medical City (KAMC) in April this year, embraced Islam at a simple function held yesterday at the hospital in the presence of selected guests. The father, James Akumpu, became Abdullah Akumpu and recited the kalima after Dr. Sheikh Ibrahim. “We are very happy to accept Akumpu into the fold of Islam,” Dr. Ibrahim told guests. He explained the basic principles of Islam and told Abdullah to adhere to them and be an ambassador of Islam in his own country. “I am proud to embrace this noble faith and become a part of the prestigious Muslim community whose rich traditions attracted me to make this decision,” Akumpu told reporters after his conversion. He said the decision to convert was his own and was carefully taken during his four months’ stay in the Kingdom.

“It is because of the magnan-imity shown by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz that my infants were separated at no cost to us,” he said that the monarch’s action symbolizes the attitude and approach of Islam toward those that are less fortunate. “I have been attracted by Islam and delighted to be a partner of this great community that preaches real brotherhood, equality and tolerance,” he said.

Akumpu’s wife, Emmevena Nyamale, was also present at the meeting and appeared happy with her husband’s decision.

Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, chief executive officer of the National Guard Health Affairs and chief surgeon at KAMC, said that, “While welcoming Akumpu to our community, we feel happy that the services rendered under the instructions of King Abdullah are bearing fruit in several ways.”

The twins, who were successfully separated on April 21, 2007 after a 16-hour-long operation, are now at the general pediatric ward and are doing fine and are being prepared for discharge in a few weeks’ time. “They will require a period of physiotherapy and rehabilitation to enable them to function normally. Both twins are now interacting cheerfully, smiling, and playing with their parents and hospital staff,” Dr. Rabeeah added.
 

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Over 450 Embrace Islam

Over 450 Embrace Islam

Riyadh (HA/ IINA)

Over 450 non-Muslims working in local hospitals and medical centers supervised by Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry have embraced Islam in the past year, thanks to the efforts of the Islamic Guidance Department, the Health Ministry announced. Employees working for the Islamic Guidance Department visited 235,000 patients last year and distributed 67,000 gifts to special care patients in various parts of the Kingdom. In addition, the department distributed 1.5 million Arabic booklets for patients and visitors at hospitals and health care centers. Another 48,000 booklets were printed in English for non-Arab readers.

The Islamic Guidance Department was established in 2001. Officials in the department coordinate with the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Guidance and Endowment and the Supreme Council of Islamic Scholars. Among its several missions is to illustrate to non-Muslims working in the health sector the noble teachings of Islam. It also creates awareness among Muslims about cleanliness and shows disabled and sick people the method of performing prayers. Officials from the department also visit critically ill patients, encouraging them to keep faith and maintain high spirits. The department also arranges symposiums on religious topics for health employees.
 

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Mashallah....Hospitality is one of the important aspect of Islam. Many number of non muslims during the period of Prophet SAWS became muslims seeing his hospitality towards them and others.
 
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