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Dr Mark C. Thompson
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Senior Research Fellow, Head of Socioeconomics Program King Faisal Center for Research & Islamic Studies, Riyadh 🇸🇦 🇸🇦 🇸🇦 🇸🇦 🇸🇦 @KFCRIS @kfcris_en
KFCRIS, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Mar 28
    It is always a special moment when you receive the hardback copies of a book for the first time! In this case, my new edited book ‘Realizing Saudi Vision 2030: Governance, Institutions and Human Capital Development’. Many thanks to @EditorSophie and @BloomsburyBooks IB Tauris,
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Jun 14, 2024
    After performing Tawaf and waiting for Fajr prayer this morning at Masjid Al Haram, Makkah May Allah accept my Hajj
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Apr 8, 2022
    On my way to the mosque to become a Muslim in Dhahrat Laban Riyadh on a beautiful Ramadan evening 🌙
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Apr 8, 2022
    This Ramadan evening surrounded by beloved friends and brothers I entered Islam alhamdulilah
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Jun 15, 2024
    With my new Hajj friends on the way to Arafat this morning, Hajj 1445 #HajjJourney
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Jun 14, 2024
    Leaving Masjid Al Haram this morning on the way to Mina to continue our Hajj rituals
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Mar 13, 2025
    Masjid an-Nabawi Ramadan in Madinah 🌙
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Jun 16, 2024
    A ‘once in a lifetime’ spiritual experience, deeply moving in every way
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Nov 20, 2024
    Famous ‘Roadway End’ in Az Zulfi tonight نهاية الطريق الشهيرة في الزلفي الليلة
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Mar 1, 2025
    Ramadan in Makkah alhamdulillah رمضان في مكة الحمد لله🌙
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Jun 19, 2024
    #Hajj1445 has concluded. As my ‘journey of a lifetime’ ends, I reflect on this most remarkable event, one I will never forget. May Allah accept my Hajj 🤲🏻
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Jun 15, 2024
    With my new #HajjJourney friends on the way to Arafat from Mina this morning
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Mar 29, 2023
    اليوم 7 رمضان، هو الذكرى الأولى لدخولي للإسلام الحمد لله. أسأل الله أن يساعدنا على فعل الخير دائمًا Today 7 Ramadan, is the first anniversary of me entering Islam alhamdulillah. May Allah help us do good in this world and in the here-after
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    Dr Mark C. Thompson
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    Mar 13, 2025
    I am very blessed to pray Taraweeh at the beautiful Masjid Quba this Ramadan in Madinah أنا محظوظ جدًا أن أصلي التراويح في المسجد الجميل قباء في رمضان من المدينة المنورة May Allah accept our prayers and good deeds this blessed Ramadan
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