وزارة الأوقاف تنشر الحصاد الأسبوعي.. نشاط مُكثف دعويًّا واجتماعيًّا

The Ministry of Endowments witnessed intense advocacy and social activity in the period from Saturday, corresponding to the 14th of Jumada al-Awwal 1446 AH, corresponding to November 16, 2024 AD, to Friday, corresponding to the 20th of Jumada al-Awwal 1446 AH, 22 of November 2024 AD, during which it held 7,498 Qur’anic reciters and councils. Iqra, recitation center, and circle Memorization, 7,565 councils for the Correct Your Reading program, 5,261 cultural and scientific seminars and fixed platforms, and 21 mosques were opened nationwide.

During this period, Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, met with a number of officials inside and outside Egypt… In a new step for administrative discipline, the Minister of Endowments decided to meet with the directors of the regional Endowments directorates periodically to present work files and follow up diligently to overcome obstacles. He also approved an increase in contracts for preachers. reward attached to items 3/4 and 3/1. At the end of the week, His Excellency the Minister witnessed the commemoration of the seventh anniversary of the martyrs of Al-Rawda Mosque in Bir al-Abd, Governorate. North Sinai.

In this report, the Media Center of the Ministry of Endowments published the weekly harvest bulletin of the most important activities and events.

Beginning… In a new step for administrative discipline, the Minister of Endowments decided to meet with the directors of the Endowments Directorates periodically to present the work files and follow up diligently to overcome the obstacles. The Minister held the first meeting, Sheikh Samir Muhammad Khalil Muhammad, Director of the Aswan Endowments Directorate, at the Ministry of Endowments’ headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. In the presence of Sheikh Khaled Khader, Head of the Religious Sector at the Ministry.

During the meeting, the Minister of Awqaf listened to a presentation of all the affairs of the directorate, and discussed work obstacles, how to address them, and ways to overcome obstacles and difficulties.

The Minister stressed the importance of achieving the highest levels of administrative and advocacy discipline, stressing the necessity of strictly implementing the Code of Conduct to ensure that all employees of the Ministry carry out their assigned role while protecting against any transgression.

Launching of the Fourth International Conference of the College of Islamic Da’wah

Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, witnessed the launch of the fourth international conference of the College of Islamic Dawa, in cooperation with the Islamic Research Academy, under the title: “Islamic Dawa and Civilizational Dialogue: A Realistic, Forward-looking Vision.”

The Minister of Endowments, Al-Azhari, called for the conference to come out with a shout and a cry in the ears of all humanity, calling for dialogue and acquaintance of civilizations, to be an alternative to the philosophy of the clash of civilizations, on the basis of which wars broke out and entire countries were destroyed. The conference also declared its solidarity and support for the United Nations’ call to celebrate the International Day for Tolerance, because It consolidates the cause of civilizational dialogue, stressing that Muslims always extend their hand to peace and tolerance, and to everything that calls for To justice, fairness and humanity.

A step towards reforming the financial affairs of endowment members

On Monday, November 18, the Minister of Endowments approved an increase in the bonus contracts for preachers attached to Clause 3/4, who number 527 contractors, and administrators attached to the same clause, numbering 232 contractors, and contractors and those attached to the wage-for-work system at the expense of vows, and contractors under Clause 3/1. .

This increase comes as a first stage within the Ministry’s plan to care for its employees and improve their financial conditions. This is in an effort to implement the presidential mandate to take care of imams and preachers, and to ensure that its employees gradually approach the minimum wage at the state level. In addition to determining the right of the above-mentioned groups to obtain paid annual leave, similar to employees working for the Ministry.

The recitation of the great reciters in the Imam Hussein Mosque – may God be pleased with him –

The Ministry of Endowments launched the activities of recitation of the great reciters with Al-Bazzi’s narration on the authority of Ibn Kathir, at the Mosque of our Master Imam Hussein – may God be pleased with him – in Cairo, headed by Dr. Abdul Karim Saleh, Chairman of the Committee for Reviewing the Noble Qur’an, and with the participation of an elite group of eminent figures from the state of recitation in Egypt, where they exchange recited recitations in a distinctive style. It reflects the aesthetics of the Qur’anic performance of this novel.

Receiving the Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Dr. Osama Al-Azhari received, in his office in the New Administrative Capital, Ambassador Amjad Al-Adaileh, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The meeting discussed enhancing aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries in the religious and cultural fields, in a way that strengthens the fraternal and historical ties that unite Egypt and Jordan.

Names of candidates for the 31st International Holy Quran Competition

The Ministry of Endowments announced the names of the candidates to participate in the thirty-first international competition for the Holy Quran in all branches. A number of contestants from within the Arab Republic of Egypt were nominated to participate in all branches. Two contestants participated in the first branch, seven contestants participated in the second branch, two contestants participated in the third branch, and in The fourth branch has seven contestants, the fifth branch has five families, and the sixth branch has six contestants.

Approval of the renewal of the appointment of seven imams

Professor Dr. Osama Al-Azhari decided to renew the dispatch of a number of imams to the ministry to work in the field of preaching and guidance in the republics of Tanzania, Senegal and Brazil. This comes within the framework of the global role of the Egyptian Endowments in spreading true Islam inside and outside Egypt by sending distinguished imams to various countries of the world, in continuation of spreading the values ​​of Moderation and moderation.

Check the procedures for examining applicants for the positions of imams

Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, and Dr. Saleh Al-Sheikh, Head of the Central Agency for Organization and Administration, inspected the examination work for applicants in the competition to fill 1,000 positions as an imam, preacher, and teacher, which the agency is implementing at the Center for Capacity Assessment and Competitions.
The tour included an inspection of the applicants’ reception areas, the stages of checking and verifying the authenticity of the documents that the applicants uploaded on the website of the government jobs portal, in addition to the digital exam halls and others designated for applicants of citizens with disabilities, the medical clinic and the legal office.
The Minister of Endowments and the head of the agency agreed to hold a supplementary competition to complete the number of imam positions that were not filled in the previous three competitions, which is set at three thousand imams, preachers, and teachers. During the month of January, the agency will announce the competition on the agency’s government jobs portal.

The Minister of Awqaf receives the observer of the Kuwaiti office

The Minister of Endowments discussed in his office at the Ministry, with Khaled Al-Kandari, the controller of the Kuwaiti office, aspects and support of joint and ongoing cooperation between the Egyptian Ministry of Endowments and the Kuwaiti Zakat House.
The Minister thanked the Kuwaiti Office for Charitable Projects in Cairo for the support it provides to students studying at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, and for setting up camps and educational meetings that are organized for foreign students in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.

The Minister of Endowments meets with the Director of the Damietta Endowments Directorate

The Minister of Endowments held a meeting with His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad Salama, Director of the Damietta Endowments Directorate, at the Endowments headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, in the presence of His Eminence Sheikh Khaled Khadr, Head of the Religious Sector in the Ministry.
This meeting comes within a series of weekly meetings held periodically by the Minister of Awqaf with two directorates of the directorates each week. To enhance administrative and advocacy discipline in all directorates.

The head of the religious sector meets with the imams of North Sinai

Sheikh Khaled Khadr, Head of the Religious Sector at the Ministry of Endowments, visited North Sinai Governorate and met with leaders of the preaching and imams of mosques in a meeting that discussed ways to enhance the preaching role of imams and raise their efficiency.
The head of the sector stressed the importance of developing the skills of imams, with a focus on reviewing the Holy Qur’an, and using social media as a platform for disseminating enlightened science. He called for enhancing scientific competition among imams, while emphasizing that excellence will depend on commitment to the established Al-Azhari curriculum and confronting destructive ideas.

Commemorating the seventh anniversary of the martyrs of Al-Rawda Mosque

Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, and Major General Dr. Khaled Mujawar, Governor of North Sinai, witnessed the Friday prayer rituals at Al-Rawda Mosque in North Sinai Governorate, Sheikh Musaad Hamid Abu Jarir, Sheikh of the Ahmadiyya al-Jaririyya Order, and Dr. Muhammad Abu Hashem, Secretary of the Religious Committee in the House of Representatives. , representing Abd al-Hadi al-Qasabi, the sheikh of the sheikhs of the Sufi orders, the governorate’s leaders, and the honorable sheikhs of Sinai.

The Minister of Endowments said: This day is a day very dear to our hearts, in which we gather to remember that day in which the hand of treachery, betrayal and terrorism extended to stab the Egyptians in the most precious thing they possess, their dear, honorable, righteous sons. It is a day that history will not erase, as they violated the sanctities with the hand of sin and aggression. They shed the blood of three hundred and nine of our righteous martyrs while they were prostrating before God during Friday prayers in the heart of this pure mosque in which we are now, in an accident. The whole world was shaken by him, but today we commemorate our righteous martyrs after the page on black terrorism has been turned irrevocably. Years and times will pass and the people of Egypt will remain loyal in all parts of the country, and this place is dear to all of our hearts.
The Minister of Endowments expressed his honor to witness this day with the brothers and families of the people of Sinai, sheikhs, tribes, and wise men, old and young, at Al-Rawda Mosque in the heart of beloved Sinai, the crown jewel of the homeland, offering them sincere affection, love and reverence from all the people of Egypt, stressing that Sinai is the good and blessed land, the land The heroics, the heroes, and the righteous who made many sacrifices and still maintain their covenant and righteousness.

A crowded reception after Friday prayers

In honor of receiving him, Sheikh Musaad Abu Jarir invited Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, to a massive reception council after Friday prayers, in an ancient Sinai tradition, in the village of Al-Rawda in North Sinai, in the presence of the Governor of North Sinai, Major General Dr. Khaled Mujawar, and a wide presence of sheikhs. The ancient Sinai tribes, the sheikhs of the Sufi orders, members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and a number of religious and executive leaders in the governorate, on the sidelines of commemorating the seventh anniversary. For the martyrs of Al-Rawda Mosque in the city of Bir al-Abd, North Sinai.

During his speech, the Minister of Endowments stressed that Sinai represents a great and deep value in the conscience of every Egyptian, as it is a land of glory, pride, heroism and redemption, and that God appeared on this blessed land and it witnessed the greatest manifestations of divine mercy.
The Minister praised the efforts of the people of Sinai and the sheikhs of the Sufi orders, explaining that this event is a meeting of righteousness and loyalty to our righteous martyrs whose pure souls left the space of one of God’s houses, and that this event, despite its deep pain, will remain a witness to the greatness of giving and sacrifice for the sake of the homeland.

The Minister of Endowments appreciated the role of Sufi orders in spreading the refined taste for prophetic praise that expresses authentic Egyptian religiosity, noting that the people of Sinai possess unique talents in this field. His Excellency announced the ministry’s plan to host singing groups from Sinai in its various celebrations, with the formation of a religious singing team. From the people of the governorate.

An artistic painting and the Sinai abaya of the Minister of Endowments

Magdy Rizk Salama, the father of the martyr Amir Magdy Rizk Salama, one of the honorable martyrs of Al-Rawda Mosque, presented an artistic painting to Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments. He painted the painting with his own hand and brush, as an expression of feelings of loyalty and gratitude towards the efforts of the state and its symbols, and in commemoration of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in The path of the homeland.

In another scene, Sheikh Musaad Abu Jarir, the Minister of Endowments, imitated the Sinawi cloak in an ancient and inherited expression of imitating that cloak to figures of high value to them. The Minister of Endowments expressed his deep pride in imitating the Sinai cloak, stressing that he considered it one of the highest honors he had received.

This rare honor confirms the cohesion of the people of Sinai, their pride in the sacrifices of their children, and their eagerness to express their gratitude through art, creativity, and preserving traditions.

Activities of the Ministry of Endowments:

The Endowments Media Center presented statistics on the ministry’s activities. They are as follows:

First: – In the field of Quranic activities:
7,498 Quranic recitations, a reading council, a recitation center, and a memorization circle were held, and 7,565 councils were held for the Correct Your Reading program, and a supplication evening.

Second: – In the field of advocacy activities:
The Ministry of Endowments implemented 132 jurisprudence councils, reading, and fatwa councils for female preachers, chairs for scholars, 1,134 systematic lessons for imams and female preachers, a cultural week, and a preaching convoy, in addition to implementing the educational program for children in 21,467 mosques in all directorates, and implementing 5,261 cultural and scientific seminars, a fixed platform, and a science council. Male, reproductive health, and Friday meeting For the child.

Third: – In the field of mosque architecture:
The Ministry of Endowments opened 21 mosques nationwide, including 13 mosques for replacement, renovation, or new construction, and eight mosques for maintenance and development.

Fourth: – In the field of charity and community service:
The Endowments distributed ten tons of the Ministry’s sacrificial meat in the governorates of Sharkia, Ismailia, Menoufia, Beheira, and New Valley, bringing the total distributed from June 20, 2024, to date to 293 tons of meat.