QNA
Doha
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) HE Dr Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani honoured 29 preachers at the conclusion of the 2024 ‘Rhetorical Skills’ programme.
The intensive training, held at the Al Jazeera Media Institute, is part of the ministry’s comprehensive plan to equip all mosque preachers with advanced rhetorical skills.
In his remarks, the undersecretary emphasised the ministry’s commitment to enhancing the skills and effectiveness of its preachers as part of its broader vision to strengthen the role of mosques in society.
He highlighted that one of the ministry’s key objectives is to elevate the Friday sermon, both in content and delivery, to ensure it resonates more deeply with the community.
Through our collaboration with Al Jazeera Media Institute, Sheikh Khalid said Awqaf aims to prepare, qualify, and train preachers, imams, and orators, equipping them with essential communication and media skills.
Head of the Institute of Preaching and Islamic Sciences at the Ministry’s Department of Preaching and Religious Guidance Omar Al Ruwaili elaborated on the goals of the programme.
He noted that the training courses focus on developing preachers’ rhetorical, recitation, and vocal performance abilities.
By incorporating effective communication techniques and body language mastery, the courses empower preachers to convey their messages with clarity and impact, helping them connect with the public in a manner that fulfils the sermon’s purpose, he said.
