Launch of the Friends of the Mosque initiative in Haql to promote Islamic values
Haql Governorate witnessed a significant step forward in the field of Islamic outreach and education today, with the launch of the “Friends of the Mosque” program by the Governorate’s Department of Mosques, Da’wah, and Guidance. This initiative is part of a series of strategic outreach efforts aimed directly at instilling noble Islamic values in young people and strengthening their spiritual and emotional connection to mosques, which are considered the primary educational centers in the Muslim community.
Educational goals using modern methods
The program focuses primarily on teaching children the proper etiquette for attending mosques and fostering a sense of belonging to them, not only as places of worship but also as centers of cultural and moral development. The initiative aims to instill positive values and behaviors through a diverse range of carefully designed activities that combine entertainment, education, and character development. These activities include interactive workshops teaching the proper way to perform ablution, prayer, and religious supplications in a simplified and engaging manner suitable for the target age groups, thus breaking down barriers and making religious practices more appealing to children.
The role of the mosque in socialization
This initiative derives its significance from the broader context and historical role of the mosque in Islam. The mosque has never been merely a place for performing the five daily prayers, but has always been, and remains, a school for refining character and guiding conduct. The “Friends of the Mosque” initiative is an extension of the efforts of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to care for mosques and activate their role in society. Since the Kingdom’s founding, the leadership has given great attention to mosques and their physical and spiritual development, and such programs are considered part of this spiritual development, ensuring the emergence of a generation that is committed to prayer and steadfast in its faith.
Promoting moderation and centrism
One of the most prominent strategic goals of this initiative is to contribute to building a balanced personality in Muslim children, and to promote the concepts of moderation and tolerance, while rejecting extremism and fanaticism from a young age. By connecting children with the mosque and providing them with proper guidance programs, they are intellectually and morally fortified against deviant ideologies and foreign ideas. Furthermore, integrating recreational activities with religious instruction reflects the tolerance and ease of Islam, making the mosque an attractive environment for children, which positively impacts their psychological well-being and social relationships within their families and schools.
In conclusion, the “Friends of the Mosque” initiative in Haql represents a model to be emulated in how to activate the role of religious institutions in serving the local community and investing in future generations in a way that achieves the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in promoting Islamic values and national identity.
