QNA
Doha
The Departments of Mosques and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs on Tuesday held a ceremony to honour graduates of the new Qatar Imams’ training course participants in the ‘Role of Family in Islam’ course, and outstanding imams and preachers in the country’s mosques.
The ceremony was attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs HE Dr Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani, Assistant Undersecretary for Da’wah and Mosques Affairs Mohammed bin Hamad Al Kuwari, and Assistant Undersecretary for Islamic Affairs Khalid bin Shaheen Al Ghanem.
The event celebrated a group of newly graduated Qatari imams who completed a comprehensive religious training programme, enhancing their preaching and educational skills, and preparing them to lead in serving the community and spreading Islamic values.
Also honoured were those who participated in the ‘Role of the Family in Islam’ course, which focused on promoting family values and equipping preachers with the knowledge and skills needed to strengthen the family’s role in building a cohesive society. Additionally, outstanding imams and preachers from mosques across the country were recognised.
In his speech, Kuwari praised the efforts of the imams, preachers, and religious leaders, highlighting their key role in guiding the community and promoting values of moderation based on the teachings of Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He said that today, they honour distinguished Qatar preachers who completed the ‘Role of the Family in Islam’ course, the new graduates from Qatar Imams’ training course, and the exceptional imams and preachers,
“The role of an imam goes beyond delivering sermons and leading prayers; it is a role that includes education, guidance, and reform, contributing to the development of values and ethics,” he said.
Kuwari emphasised that the achievements of new imams reflect their dedication and commitment, showing that the pursuit of knowledge is an ongoing journey that requires determination and will.
