Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance Sheikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh led here today the1st session of the Islamic World 17th Conference. Addressing the session, he said that the Muslim World is facing critical challenges in all political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural aspects. He added that the topic of the conference is not a reaction to these challenges but it highlights that Islam is based on kindness and forgiveness.