The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has launched its unique initiative, the “Al-Freej Scientific Council”, an integrated and pioneering educational program in Islamic sciences. The program is designed with a modern and flexible approach that meets the needs of all segments of society and strengthens noble Islamic values across different age groups.
This innovative program has been carefully structured to align with contemporary educational requirements, offering flexible learning pathways that enable learners to choose their preferred method of study—whether through in-person attendance, remote learning, or self-learning via an intelligent educational platform—under the supervision of a distinguished group of academics and specialists in the field.
His Excellency Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, Director General of IACAD, emphasized that the launch of the “Al-Freej Scientific Council” directly responds to the needs of community members, following comprehensive survey studies conducted to identify the educational requirements of society in the field of Islamic learning. He noted that, in line with the “Closer to the Community” strategy, the initiative aims to facilitate access to reliable and comprehensive Islamic education, while considering individual capabilities, thus ensuring a flexible and effective learning experience.
The Al-Freej Scientific Council program is structured into three academic levels spanning three academic years, focusing on core disciplines including: Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis), Seerah (Prophetic Biography), Hadith, Arabic Language, and Islamic Values. The program is designed to achieve clear educational and behavioral outcomes.
Through field visits to selected mosques across Dubai, along with six centers distributed across Al Mizhar, Umm Al Sheif, Nad Al Sheba, Al Warqa, and Al Barsha, the program provides flexible study options in terms of timings (morning or evening sessions) and frequency (one or two days per week).
Mohammed Mehaid Al Suwaidi, Director of the Religious Education and Guidance Department and Project Leader, highlighted that the Department aims to meet the community’s needs by offering progressive learning pathways that cover a wide range of essential topics. He stressed that this program will elevate the level of religious knowledge, instill Islamic values in future generations, and align with the wise leadership’s vision to achieve sustainable and future-oriented education in the UAE. The program thus represents a comprehensive model for contemporary Islamic education in the country.