Awqaf Stresses on Importance of Developing Skills of Imams

Awqaf Stresses on Importance of Developing Skills of Imams

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has emphasised the importance of developing the skills of imams, preachers, teachers of the Holy Qur'an and legal muftis including citizens and residents of Qatar. In this context, the ministry stressed the importance of qualification courses of the Dawa and Islamic Science Institute, which is affiliated to the Department of Dawa and Guidance in developing their knowledge. It conducted 55 specialised courses during the year 2022.

This came during the closing ceremony, in the presence of HE the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem al-Ghanem, to recognise the outstanding participants who graduated from the Shariah and specialised training sessions at the Institute of Islamic Science in 2022.

The head of the Institute of Islamic Da'wa and Science, Omar Akle al-Ruwaili, said in a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), this year the institute organised 55 courses including Shariah, skills building courses and specialised seminars totaling up 988 training hours that were focused on the development of the cognitive, Shariah knowledge and the managerial directions of the 1,675 trainees participants within the framework of the 'Paths and Beacons' training program.

He noted that the courses were conducted with the help of internal and external experienced professional trainers and teachers from the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. He thanked and appreciated all those who had contributed to the success of those programs and events.

In a related context, the participants expressed their profound thanks and appreciation to the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs for holding these courses aimed at developing their skills and knowledge, and commended the Dawa and Islamic Science Institute for its effort to emphasise the status of Shariah science. One of the institute's graduates Imam Abdullah bin Mohamed al-Thani, said there were many courses, events and programs held in one year that benefited all participants, crediting the ministry with the successful implementation of these scientific projects.

Imam Fawaz bin Musaad al-Abdullah for his part stressed the importance and distinction of these courses in providing new important content and upgraded skills, especially the arts of public speech and leadership that positively impact the performance of the target segments.

(QNA)