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Awqaf Ministry launches ‘Parent Follow-up Day' initiative at Quranic education centres
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of the Holy Qur'an and its Sciences within the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance, has launched an outstanding initiative about Parent Follow-up Day to bolster integration between the family and Quranic education centres and support the role of parents in the educational process of their children. An Awqaf statement on Sunday highlighted that the move is devoted to specifying Sunday of every month as the time for the attendance of parents to check on their sons inside the Quranic centres across the country. Head of Awqaf's Department of the Holy Qur'an and its Sciences, Fahad Ahmed Al Mohammed, stated that the initiative comes in implementation of the directives of HE Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem to reinforce constructive cooperation between homes and centres, thereby contributing to achieving the intended pedagogical objectives. He emphasized the attendance of parents to these centres represents a catalysing support for students, as periodic attendance would likewise advance the educational process and achieve effective engagement among all parties. Conducted on Aug. 3, 2025, the first visit featured the participation of 1,262 parents in 149 Quranic centres nationwide and included individual sessions with teachers, as well as field trips and establishing communication groups via WhatsApp to follow up on the progress of memorizing and revising the Holy Qur'an. Accordingly, several parents appreciated this initiative, emphasizing that it fosters students' commitment to attending the memorization sessions and helps build balanced characters. Participant students, for their part, confirmed that the attendance of their parents largely stimulates them and enhances their commitment to these memorization classes, with heads of the centres praising this step as it generates a positive impact on students and educational staff. As such, Awqaf continues to double down on its efforts to back the Quranic education centres for both genders throughout the nation by putting out educational plans and supervising the teachers' performance. This is in addition to holding Quranic activities with the aim of graduating an erudite generation that memorizes the Holy Qur'an and adheres to the Islamic precepts, thereby contributing to building a community that underpins Islamic values, faith, and identity.
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
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Awqaf ministry launches 'Parent Follow-up Day' initiative at Quranic education centres
DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of the Holy Quran and its Sciences within the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance, has launched an outstanding initiative about Parent Follow-up Day to bolster integration between the family and Quranic education centres and support the role of parents in the educational process of their children. An Awqaf statement on Sunday highlighted that the move is devoted to specifying Sunday of every month as the time for the attendance of parents to check on their sons inside the Quranic centers across the country. Head of Awqaf's Department of the Holy Quran and its Sciences, Fahad Ahmed Al Mohammed, stated that the initiative comes in implementation of the directives of HE Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem to reinforce constructive cooperation between homes and centers, thereby contributing to achieving the intended pedagogical objectives. He emphasized the attendance of parents to these centers represents a catalyzing support for students, as periodic attendance would likewise advance the educational process and achieve effective engagement among all parties. Conducted on Aug 3, the first visit featured the participation of 1,262 parents in 149 Quranic centers nationwide and included individual sessions with teachers, as well as field trips and establishing communication groups via WhatsApp to follow up on the progress of memorizing and revising the Holy Qur'an. Accordingly, several parents appreciated this initiative, emphasizing that it fosters students' commitment to attending the memorization sessions and helps build balanced characters. Participant students, for their part, confirmed that the attendance of their parents largely stimulates them and enhances their commitment to these memorization classes, with heads of the centers praising this step as it generates a positive impact on students and educational staff. As such, Awqaf continues to double down on its efforts to back the Quranic education centers for both genders throughout the nation by putting out educational plans and supervising the teachers' performance. This is in addition to holding Quranic activities with the aim of graduating an erudite generation that memorizes the Holy Qur'an and adheres to the Islamic precepts, thereby contributing to building a community that underpins Islamic values, faith, and identity.
Qatar Tribune
01-07-2025
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Minister honours 47 graduates from Religious Institute
QNA Doha Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem honoured 47 students who graduated from the Religious Institute for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ceremony was attended by Undersecretary of the ministry HE Dr Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani, several ministry officials, and representatives of embassies and members of the diplomatic corps from the students' countries. This honouring comes within the framework of the Ministry of Endowments' strategic focus on the Religious Institute, as it is one of the most prominent institutions of religious education in the country and a source for the graduation of imams, preachers, and scholars in Qatar. The scholarship programme hosted by the Institute, under the supervision of the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance, is one of the most prominent educational projects serving members of the Islamic nation of various nationalities. This year, the institute received 178 scholarship students from 36 countries, with 46 percent of the students achieving outstanding results by the end of the first semester. In his speech at the ceremony, Director of the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance Jassim Abdullah Al Ali expressed his happiness and pride in the graduation of this batch of students who have shouldered the responsibility of knowledge and da'wah. He praised the efforts made by the ministry to provide a balanced and advanced academic and da'wah education that contributes to the preparation of distinguished academic leaders who benefit their Islamic societies, whether in Muslim-majority countries or those where Muslims constitute minorities. Al Ali highlighted the institute's scholarship programme, which he deemed a key contributor to religious education in Qatar, alongside the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies at Qatar University (QU). This programme, he said, supports the country's scientific and religious renaissance and embodies the ministry's policy of building a conscious generation that carries the message of tolerant Islam and spreads the values of moderation and balance throughout the world. The director of the department revealed that 14 outstanding graduates from the Institute received university scholarships to continue their higher education at QU, as part of a special programme for distinguished students. In a speech delivered on behalf of the graduates, student Salman Zakaria from Ghana reviewed his academic journey, which began when he joined the Institute in thanked Qatar and the ministries of endowments and education for the care provided throughout his years of study, expressing his pride in belonging to this distinguished educational institution. The ceremony featured a visual presentation documenting the students' most significant academic achievements and their participation in religious and scholarly activities. It concluded with the distribution of certificates to the graduates amid an atmosphere of joy and pride, a scene that embodied the country's ongoing commitment to supporting religious education and preparing generations capable of carrying the message of Islam and spreading the values of moderation and tolerance across the world.
Qatar Tribune
01-07-2025
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Endowments minister honours 47 graduates from Religious Institute
DOHA: Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem honoured 47 students who graduated from the Religious Institute for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ceremony was attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry HE Dr Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani, several Ministry officials, and representatives of embassies and members of the diplomatic corps from the students' countries. This honouring comes within the framework of the Ministry of Endowments' strategic focus on the Religious Institute, as it is one of the most prominent institutions of religious education in the country and a source for the graduation of imams, preachers, and scholars in Qatar. The scholarship program hosted by the Institute, under the supervision of the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance, is one of the most prominent educational projects serving members of the Islamic nation of various nationalities. This year, the institute received 178 scholarship students from 36 countries, with 46 percent of the students achieving outstanding results by the end of the first semester. In his speech at the ceremony, Director of the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance Jassim Abdullah Al Ali expressed his happiness and pride in the graduation of this batch of students who have shouldered the responsibility of knowledge and da'wah. He praised the efforts made by the Ministry to provide a balanced and advanced academic and da'wah education that contributes to the preparation of distinguished academic leaders who benefit their Islamic societies, whether in Muslim-majority countries or those where Muslims constitute minorities. Al Ali highlighted the institute's scholarship program, which he deemed a key contributor to religious education in Qatar, alongside the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies at Qatar University (QU). This program supports the country's scientific and religious renaissance and embodies the ministry's policy of building a conscious generation that carries the message of tolerant Islam and spreads the values of moderation and balance throughout the world. Director of the Department revealed that 14 outstanding graduates from the Institute received university scholarships to continue their higher education at QU, as part of a special program for distinguished students. In a speech delivered on behalf of the graduates, student Salman Zakaria from the Republic of Ghana reviewed his academic journey, which began when he joined the Institute in 2018. He thanked the State of Qatar and the Ministries of Endowments and Education for the care provided throughout his years of study, expressing his pride in belonging to this distinguished educational institution. The ceremony featured a visual presentation documenting the students' most significant academic achievements and their participation in religious and scholarly activities. It concluded with the distribution of certificates to the graduates amid an atmosphere of joy and pride, a scene that embodied the country's ongoing commitment to supporting religious education and preparing generations capable of carrying the message of Islam and spreading the values of moderation and tolerance across the world.
Qatar Tribune
02-06-2025
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Awqaf minister meets representatives of Hajj campaign for appraisal
QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem met with owners and representatives of Qatari Hajj campaigns to coordinate efforts and exchange views on the requirements of the next phase of Hajj in the holy sites, and to provide the best conditions to the pilgrims from Qatar. The coordination meeting, held at the headquarters of the Qatari Hajj Mission in the Al Naseem area of Makkah, came before the official start of Hajj on Wednesday, Dhu al-Hijjah 8, 1446 AH (June 4, 2025 AD). This will be followed by the Standing at Arafat, the greatest pillar of Hajj, on Thursday, Dhu al-Hijjah 9, and the departure to Muzdalifah after sunset on that day, as part of a precise and comprehensive Hajj delegation plan developed by the mission. During the meeting with the owners of the 17 approved Hajj campaigns, in the presence of the Hajj delegation specialists, the minister reviewed the overall readiness for performing the rituals and ensured the readiness of all campaigns for the Hajj delegation plan to the holy sites. This was in accordance with the comprehensive delegation plan previously developed by the Hajj Mission's Communications and Support Unit in coordination with the relevant authorities in Saudi Arabia. The plan aims to ensure the smooth flow of Hajj pilgrims between Makkah and the rest of the holy sites and to enhance comfort and safety, especially with the rising temperatures and crowding at the holy sites. The minister said Qatar is committed to providing all means to ensure that its pilgrims perform Hajj rituals in a safe, secure, and comfortable environment. The Qatari Hajj Mission is implementing an integrated plan that includes the highest levels of healthcare, field organisation, Sharia awareness, and logistical support, in addition to the use of modern technological means to assist pilgrims and meet their needs. These efforts contribute to achieving excellence in the provision of all services, in full cooperation and coordination with Hajj campaign owners and under the direct supervision of the Mission Head and the Advisory Committee, which operates around the clock in all locations to serve the pilgrims from Qatar. The minister called on Hajj campaign owners to maintain effective communication with the Mission and its field units, and to offer constructive ideas and developmental comments that contribute to enhancing the Qatari pilgrim experience year after year. He praised the significant efforts and facilities provided by the authorities in Saudi Arabia to serve pilgrims. For their part, the campaign owners commended the efforts of the Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department, which began with the early registration phase, followed by the electronic screening and follow-up of pilgrims' cases, through travel and arrival procedures to the Holy Land, and finally the organized reception by mission members at the Coordination and Follow-up Unit and the airport at King Abdulaziz Airport and the Hajj Airport in Jeddah, and the supervision of their transfer to their residences in Makkah Al Mukarramah. They also praised the mission's preparations in the Holy Sites, particularly the development of the Arafat Camp according to the highest specifications and standards, and the addition of advanced service facilities that assist pilgrims and facilitate their performance of the Hajj ritual in safe and comfortable conditions, in a religious atmosphere in the most blessed of places and the most blessed of days.
