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The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah inaugurated the Al Mutawakil Mosque in the Kshisha 1 area in the Al Rahmaniya suburb, which can accommodate 600 male and female worshipers, as part of the Department noble mission in the emirate and its continuous efforts to translate the visions and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, may God protect him, in harnessing all capabilities to provide a decent life for the residents of the emirate, and constructing all facilities and services that would enhance stability and achieve a comprehensive urban renaissance in the suburbs and cities of the emirate. The opening was witnessed by His Excellency Abdullah Khalifa Yarouf Al Sabousi, Chairman of the Department of Islamic Affairs, a number of Islamic Affairs officials, and residents of the area, where they toured the mosque and viewed its facilities, which were built according to the Islamic architectural sty
Sharjah Charity Association and the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah inaugurated the "Sabil Al Khairat" Mosque, which was built in Al Mawarda 3 area in Al Suyouh suburb in Sharjah city, on an area of 11,202 square meters, at a cost of 6.5 million dirhams, with the support of charitable people and partial contributions to build and construct houses of God, as part of community participation and an extension of the march of mosque projects being built inside the country to construct houses of God, especially in new residential areas. The mosque was built on an area of 11,202 square meters, and is one of the largest mosques implemented by the association. The prayer area can accommodate 1,200 male and female worshipers, and includes a number of service facilities represented in toilets, ablution areas, and parking lots. The mosque design also includes a residence for the imam and another for the muezzin, while the financial cost of the project was estimated at 6.5 million dirh
The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah is organizing the summer student course for boys in Islamic sciences and literature, during the period from July 31 to August 10. A group of preachers and orators from the department will lecture in it, and it will be held in a number of mosques in the cities of the emirate, coinciding with the school vacation. This course comes within the department’s summer programs directed at students, which were prepared with the aim of refining the skills of young people and guiding them on how to seize the summer vacation period, and fill their free time by learning what benefits them and helps them; based on the department’s belief in the importance of time and investing it in developing skills and promoting Islamic values, and raising them to love reading and studying. The course is held in 8 mosques distributed across the emirate’s suburbs and cities, where it is held in the city of Sharjah in King Faisal Mosque, Al Arqam bin Abi Al Arqam Mosque, i
On Wednesday 19/07/2023, His Excellency Abdullah Khalifa Yarouf Al Subousi, Chairman of the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah, received a delegation from the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai, headed by its Director General, His Excellency Dr. Hamad bin Ahmed Al Sheikh Al Shaibani, at the headquarters of the Department of Islamic Affairs in Al Rahmaniya suburb in Sharjah. This visit comes within the joint visits program with the aim of coordinating efforts and learning about the best practices offered to serve the community, and supporting the close cooperation inherent between the two departments. The meeting discussed many topics of common interest, which aim to provide the best services to members of society. The joint coordination between the two departments comes with the aim of exchanging experiences and presenting new ideas capable of supporting strategic plans in all aspects that support and serve the houses of God Almighty and facilitate w
The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah announced the distribution outlets for the new edition of the Hijri calendar for the year 1445 according to the timings of the Emirate of Sharjah and its suburbs, in the department’s branches and the suburban councils in the emirate. The cover of the Hijri calendar includes a picture of Al Dhaid Mosque, which is located in Al Dhaid Square opposite the Al Wusta Channel building, and was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, last Ramadan. The design of the calendar took into account the harmony of colors with the cover, as it contains the dates of official holidays and religious and national occasions, coupled with the days and months of the Gregorian year with its various occasions. The daily calendar sheet also contains the honorable prophetic commandments, legal directives, and other scientific wisdom and benefits distributed throughout the year. The departm
Coinciding with the school summer vacation, and believing in the importance of seizing time and investing it in developing the skills of young people and promoting positive values; the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah, at its headquarters in the Al Rahmaniya suburb, is organizing an educational course for girls under the slogan "Teach Me My Religion", during the period from the 10th to the 20th of this month. The course, which witnessed a large turnout from female students, targeted two age groups: the juniors from 9 to 13 years old, and the girls from 14 to 18 years old, with the aim of providing them with the necessary skills to improve themselves, and guiding them towards what benefits them in how to plan optimally for time management. The educational course includes a set of lessons, interactive workshops, brainstorming sessions and competitions that contribute to strengthening and consolidating positive behaviors, moral values and Islamic etiquette, in line with the dire
As part of its summer programs, the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah is organizing a scientific Sharia course in “Etiquette and Morals,” lectured by a group of preachers and muftis from the department. The course will be held in a number of mosques in the emirate’s cities, during the period from the 10th to the 13th of this month. This course comes as part of the department’s general strategy and its tireless efforts to spread religious awareness by organizing Sharia courses directed at all segments of society with its diverse communities, with the aim of promoting Islamic values in society and consolidating the principles of the true religion. The course will be held in 7 mosques distributed across the emirate’s suburbs and cities, where it will be held in the city of Sharjah at Imam Ibn al-Jawzi Mosque in the Shaghrafah 1 area, Al-Haq Mosque in Kashisha 2, Al-Shaheed Ghanem Al-Muhairi Mosque in Al-Nouf 3, Al-Taqwa Mosque in Al-Majaz area, in the central region at Ammar bin
The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah announced the readiness of prayer halls and mosques for Eid Al-Adha, and in coordination with the General Command of Sharjah Police, Sharjah Municipality and other relevant authorities, 612 prayer halls and mosques have been allocated in the Emirate of Sharjah, distributed across the cities and suburbs of the emirate. The department also allocated a number of prayer halls and mosques for non-Arabic speakers, including Urdu, Pashto, Malayalam, Tamil and English. Prayers will be held at 05:47 am in Sharjah City and Al Hamriya, at 05:46 am in Al Dhaid City and Al Bataeh, at 05:46 am in Al Madam and Maliha, and at 05:44 am in the Eastern Region.
The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah, in cooperation with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments in Sharjah, the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, and the Sharjah Civil Defense Authority in Sharjah, organized an educational seminar entitled: Hajj Step by Step at the Department’s Theater in Al Rahmaniya suburb, in the presence of pilgrims departing to perform Hajj for the current season. This annual educational program, supervised by the Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah, comes from its lofty mission to spread religious awareness and educate Muslims about their religion and worship in the correct manner, and with the aim of educating pilgrims and campaign owners about what they should do during their stay in the holy sites, especially with regard to rituals. The educational program included three axes, including the legal aspect and preventive guidelines for the health of the pilgrim, and the security and safety procedures for pilgrims during t
The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah announced the conclusion of its Ramadan program and activities that were organized throughout the days of the holy month and included many diverse advocacy and awareness activities and programs that contributed to raising religious awareness among the various groups and segments of society, and provided them with a faith-based atmosphere, based on the department’s lofty message that it undertakes in the emirate to enhance Islamic culture and religious awareness among members of society. The department began its Ramadan initiatives in the month of Sha’ban, where it organized a group of awareness courses and lectures for the public and women in a number of mosques in the emirate to educate them about the provisions of the holy month and the most important issues related to the jurisprudence of fasting. As for mosques, the department opened 25 mosques in various cities of the emirate that can accommodate 21,370 male and female worshipers. The m
The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah held a coordination meeting headed by His Excellency Abdullah Khalifa Yarouf Al Subousi, Chairman of the Department, to discuss the Department’s preparations during the last ten days of Ramadan, and to raise the readiness of the Tahajjud mosques, especially the main ones in the emirate that witness a large turnout of worshipers; to provide an atmosphere of faith and all means of comfort, reassurance and tranquility for worshipers, as part of its efforts in the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan, especially on the night of the 27th of Ramadan. The Department pointed out that the maintenance teams affiliated with the Islamic Affairs are conducting field and inspection tours to review the needs of the Tahajjud mosques, especially those that witness a large turnout of worshipers, including Sharjah Mosque, Sheikh Saud Mosque, Al Noor Mosque, King Faisal Mosque, and other mosques and mosques in the emirate. The specialized teams have also
