My sons and daughters, male and female students, my fellow faculty members, and colleagues in the department, including administrators and administrators, 

Peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you. 

I am pleased to welcome all of you to this academic edifice, through which we seek to achieve excellence in the presentation of Sharia sciences according to the method of moderation. Our department is a scientific beacon that aims to preserve the constants of religion and work to develop mechanisms for presenting them in line with the developments of the times.
 We are here for a noble mission of preparing distinguished graduates, academically, research-wise, and professionally qualified, capable of serving the community and meeting the needs of the labor market. Excellence in giving and quality in performance are the two main pillars of our department, as we strive to achieve leadership in everything we offer. 
We also believe that our role is not limited to academic education, but extends to community service, as our department organizes many events and activities that aim to enhance cultural and Sharia awareness among community members, through workshops, lectures, and awareness seminars. Believing that science should be at the service of the people, and it is a womb among its people, we seek to provide solutions to the challenges faced by society, which strengthens our role as a link between the university and the community.
Our goals are to promote citizenship, loyalty and belonging, which contributes to the rooting of national identity in our students. We are also working to prepare a generation equipped with knowledge in Sharia sciences, capable of creativity and the use of effective information technologies in the fields of work related to Sharia sciences, the development of teamwork skills, 
in addition to enhancing oral and written communication skills with others in a language that suits the situation, and has the power of influence and persuasion. The department also aims to achieve its mission of preparing research-qualified students, who are able to accomplish solid scientific research that reflects the depth of understanding and knowledge of the issues being addressed, and seeks to enhance the student's research and critical analysis skills, which helps him develop his knowledge and solve the problems he encounters in this regard. 
I invite all of you to capitalize on the opportunities available in our department, and work together towards achieving our common goals. Let us all support each other in this blessed scientific journey, as together we will build a bright future that contributes to the elevation of our religion and society, under a wise and wise leadership that spared no effort in serving its citizens and religion. 

May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you. 

Head of Islamic Studies Department 

Dr. Naif Al-Anezi