The "Localizing the Pulpit" initiative has been launched.

The "Localizing the Pulpit" program, adopted by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, aims to double the number of citizens working in mosques.

What the collaborating preachers and imams are doing today is a national project

"“What the collaborating preachers and imams are doing today is a national project, inseparable from the significant efforts of our wise leadership to build an aware generation that is closer to the teachings of Islam and serves as a societal role model, embodying the values of moderate Islam from the pulpit and guiding the nature of community behavior in the Emirate of Dubai.”His Excellency Ahmed Darwish Al-Mehairi, Director General of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai

Director General of IACAD Meets Preachers and Imams Cooperating in the Implementation of the "Emiratization of Minbar" Program

As part of the efforts exerted by IACAD to achieve the objectives of the "Emiratization of Minbar" program, which was approved by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, with the aim of doubling the number of citizens working in mosques, His Excellency Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, Director General of the IACAD, met with the cooperating preachers and imams of the citizens joining the program at the main building of IACAD in Al Mamzar. During the meeting, His Excellency stated: "Our meeting today with cooperating preachers and imams from citizens, and what we see from the wide turnout to participate in achieving the objectives of the "Emiratization of Minbar" program, embodies the insightful and wise vision of the leadership of the Government of Dubai in adopting and supporting this generous initiative by providing the opportunity for qualified citizens, and providing them with the necessary skills and qualifications to participate in holding prayers and the call to prayer and performing Friday sermons in the Dubai's mosques.""

Interview with Aousha Ahmed Obaid, Acting Director of the Human Resources Department at the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department.

The following points were discussed:
The goal of the "Localizing the Pulpit" initiative is to attract young citizens to positions they might not have considered before, such as roles related to mosques.
The Emirati family and family stability are key focal points within the department's strategy.
There has been significant interest and engagement from citizens, with over 300 applicants for the initiative.
A specialized committee is responsible for assessing the incoming youth.
The Human Resources Department translates these opportunities into specialized training courses in religious fields.
Conditions for applying to this initiative include:
Sustainability is crucial for the department to handle the increasing number of applicants and to continue in the field.
Enhancing the social role of mosques in residential communities in Dubai.
The department's strategy is closely aligned with Dubai's social agenda.

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