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Sharjah 24
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Dibba Al Hisn Club blends values and sport in summer week
The talk was held in collaboration with the Islamic Affairs Department office in Dibba Al Hisn and attended by senior club officials and summer programme participants as part of the "Sharjah Summer Sports – Our Holiday is Different" initiative. The lecture focused on moral and spiritual upbringing inspired by the Prophet's example, highlighting the importance of role models in shaping children's character. Holistic summer experience This event reflects the club's commitment to offering an integrated summer experience that combines education, sports and entertainment. The initiative aligns with the Sharjah Sports Council's vision to nurture conscious and balanced generations. Under the "I am athletic" theme, the club continued its weekly programme targeting youth, promoting physical activity and healthy habits during the summer break. Reviving heritage through traditional games The club also joined the collective traditional games festival at Al Madam Club, which fostered healthy competition and revived cultural heritage, deepening national identity among participants. The day's events included engaging sports such as football, karate, swimming and stationary cycling, all met with great enthusiasm and strong interaction from participants.
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
IOI City Mall turns car park into Friday prayer space
AS a Muslim-majority country, Friday prayers hold deep significance in Malaysia, and IOI City Mall in Putrajaya has found a unique way to accommodate this weekly religious obligation. In what has become something of a tradition, the mall converts part of its parking area into a prayer space every Friday. A recent Threads post by @_taufiqf highlighted the scene, showing hundreds of Muslim men gathered at the car park to perform their Friday prayers. 'The existing surau is already quite spacious. But on Fridays, they reserve parking lots to be used as a space for Friday prayers. It's really convenient—no need to leave the mall,' he shared. Responding to questions about the legality of holding prayers outside a mosque or surau, @ clarified that the mall management had obtained official approval from the Islamic Affairs Department as of September last year. @helmystagram added that the designated parking area is closed off and cleaned early in the morning as part of preparations for the midday prayer. The move has received praise from netizens, who applauded it as a thoughtful and practical initiative that enhances convenience for Muslim shoppers and reflects strong community engagement. Many described it as a 'healthy strategy' that not only supports religious practice but also encourages continued patronage of the mall.
Sharjah 24
02-06-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Islamic Affairs opens 4 new Mosques in Sharjah
The mosques can accommodate approximately 4,000 male and female worshippers. This is in line with the vision and aspirations of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to enable citizens and residents to perform their religious rituals with peace and ease. Different architectural styles The four mosques feature diverse architectural styles that blend various Islamic and modern architectural styles. They were built at the expense of philanthropists. Their opening is part of the department's plan for the current year to meet community needs and provide an integrated spiritual environment for worshippers, contributing to strengthening the social fabric and consolidating Islamic values. Al Ghaith Mosque Al Ghaith Mosque was built in Al Mawridah 8 in the Al Siouh suburb, covering a total area of 11,312 square meters. It includes a prayer hall and its service facilities, and can accommodate 700 worshippers, including 130 for the women's prayer area. The mosque's opening was attended by His Excellency Abdullah Khalifa Yarouf Al Fasbousi, Chairman of the Islamic Affairs Department, accompanied by the mosque's donor, a number of Islamic Affairs officials, and residents of the suburb. They performed the noon prayer and listened to a sermon on the virtues of building and caring for mosques in the Emirate of Sharjah. Unays ibn Qatada Mosque The Department also inaugurated the Unays ibn Qatada Mosque in Al Mawridah 8 in the Al Siouh suburb. The mosque covers a total area of 3,532 square meters, including a prayer hall and its service facilities. The mosque can accommodate 700 worshippers, including 140 for the women's prayer area. Rafi' bin Malik Mosque Rafi' bin Malik Mosque was built in the Al-Morada 4 area of the Al-Siouh suburb, covering a total area of 3,605 square meters, including a prayer hall and its service facilities. The mosque can accommodate 600 worshippers, including 82 for the women's prayer area. Bab Al-Rayyan mosque In Al-Rahmaniya suburb of the Shaghrafa 2 area, the department inaugurated the "Bab Al-Rayyan" Mosque. It was built on a total area of 11,940 square meters, including a prayer hall and its service facilities. The mosque can accommodate 2,000 worshippers, including 110 for the women's prayer area. Architectural masterpiece His Excellency Abdullah Khalifa Al Subousi, Chairman of the Department, said that Sharjah's mosques represent a unique architectural masterpiece that embodies the spirit of Islamic heritage while meeting the contemporary demands of modern development. The support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for these projects is evidence of a comprehensive vision that seeks to build a balanced society that combines authenticity and innovation, thus affirming Sharjah's position as a cultural and religious beacon illuminating the path of future generations. Mosques remain a symbol of pride and appreciation for Islamic heritage. With this ambitious vision and continued support, the Emirate of Sharjah continues to chart a promising future that combines urban development with the preservation of the roots of Islamic identity. Mosques, beacon of learning Mosques remain beacons of learning and centers of social and cultural communication. Al-Sabousi commended the efforts of the emirate's charitable and charitable people and their contributions to the construction and maintenance of mosques, praying to God Almighty to reward them abundantly for their contributions. He also commended the efforts of the emirate's relevant government departments and institutions, and their efforts to remove all obstacles, emphasizing the positive impact of this cooperation in accelerating the pace of mosque construction.
Sharjah 24
05-05-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
Al Muntada Al Islami concludes "Teaching Quran to Kids " seminar
Scientific discussions The second day commenced with a rich scientific session led by Dr Mohammed Abtan, a preacher at the Islamic Affairs Department in Sharjah. He discussed "Muslim Efforts to Preserve the Quran – A Study of Impacts and Benefits," highlighting the historical context of Quran education during the early Islamic eras. Dr Abtan emphasised how preserving the Quran has been foundational in nurturing generations, safeguarding Islamic identity, and transmitting spiritual and moral values. He also underscored the importance of traditional memorisation circles in reinforcing the Quran's status within Muslim communities, calling for a balance between authenticity and modernisation in teaching methods. Closing session The closing session was chaired by Sabeha Al-Nimer, a Quran reader at the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah. She focused on "The Latest Methods and Practices in Quran Education," providing a detailed presentation on modern techniques for teaching the Quran to children. This included multimedia resources, smart applications, and online learning platforms. She showcased successful examples from Quranic institutions that have effectively integrated digital technologies with traditional teaching methods, which has significantly increased children's engagement in memorisation and learning through appealing and impactful approaches. The seminar concluded with several important recommendations, including: urging parents to enroll their children in educational centers specialising in Quran education in Sharjah, which combine traditional and modern digital methods; encouraging students of Islamic research to innovate teaching methods for children, focusing on psychological and educational dimensions; enhancing cooperation between educational institutions and entities involved in Quran education to develop curricula and methods; organising specialised training courses for teachers and Quran readers to review and qualify them in Quranic recitations using modern technological tools; and supporting community initiatives through cultural and sports clubs and childhood centers in the emirate to promote the culture of Quran memorisation and education in diverse, stimulating, and safe environments. Participants expressed their gratitude to Al Muntada Al Islami in Sharjah for organising this high-quality seminar, which enriched discussions and contributed to developing a new vision for Quran education amid contemporary challenges.
