Awqaf Ministry launches project to enhance Imams’ role in community

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the launch of a new strategic initiative titled Enhancing the Imams Educational...

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the launch of a new strategic initiative titled “Enhancing the Imams’ Educational and Social Role in the Community.”

The announcement was made during a press conference held yesterday at the Ministry’s headquarters, in the presence of representatives from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Family Consultation Center (Wifaq).

The initiative aims to revive the historical role of the imam in line with contemporary societal needs, enabling him to serve as both an educator and a social reformer within his community. The project will empower imams through specialized training programs, granting them the licenses of “Educator Imam” and “Family Reform Imam.” These programs will prepare imams to contribute to nurturing young generations and supporting family cohesion, while transforming mosques into hubs of moral and social guidance.

The project underscores Qatar’s vision of strengthening the role of the mosque as a center of ethical and educational influence, fostering stronger connections between children, youth, and the mosque. It also seeks to reinforce family and social cohesion, presenting a pioneering Qatari model that can be shared regionally.

Implementation will involve several partners working in coordination: Mosques Department: Lead implementing body responsible for field execution. Department of Planning, Quality, and Innovation: Designer of the project’s strategic framework. Institute of Da’wah and Islamic Sciences: Provider of religious and educational expertise and training. Educational Training Center – Ministry of Education and Higher Education: Strategic partner for training imams in pedagogy and granting the “Educator Imam” license.