وزارة الأوقاف تنشر حصادها الأسبوعى بنشاط مكثف دعويًّا واجتماعيًّا

The Ministry of Endowments witnessed intense activity in the period from Saturday, November 9, to Friday, November 15, 2024 AD, as it established 4,863 Qur’anic reciters, a reading council, a recitation center, a memorization circle, 7,565 councils for the Correct Your Reading program, 5,546 cultural and scientific seminars, and a fixed platform, and opened 38 A mosque nationwide.

During this period, Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, met with a number of officials inside and outside Egypt, and the same period witnessed the launch of the National Plan to Combat Drugs and Reduce the Risks of Abuse and Addiction 2024-2028 AD. In this report, the Media Center of the Ministry of Endowments published the weekly harvest bulletin of the most important activities and events.

Beginning… President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi witnessed; President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Anwar Ibrahim; The Prime Minister of Malaysia, on Sunday, November 10, held a signing ceremony and exchange of a memorandum of understanding between the Egyptian Ministry of Endowments and the Islamic Development Department in Malaysia, to enhance cooperation in the field of Islamic affairs between the two countries.

The memorandum of understanding was signed by Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, representing the Egyptian side, and Dato’ Sri Utama Mohamed Bin Hassan, Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs, representing the Malaysian side, as they affirmed their countries’ commitment to developing educational and advocacy programs that aim to spread moderate thought and moderation in Egyptian and Malaysian societies. .

The memorandum of understanding focuses on exchanging experiences in the fields of training imams and preachers, developing religious education curricula, and enhancing the exchange of specialized scientific research in the sciences of Islamic law, which opens new horizons for enhancing common religious awareness and promoting cultural rapprochement.

This signing comes within the framework of a shared vision for the future of Islamic cooperation, and to strengthen the existing bilateral relations between Egypt and Malaysia in various fields, thus contributing to establishing a culture of peace and coexistence.

The eighth Hadith Council was held to read Sahih Al-Bukhari

The eighth Hadith Council was held to read “Sahih Imam al-Bukhari” with its chain of transmission, under the patronage of the Minister of Endowments, and under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Abd al-Rahim al-Bayoumi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, after the afternoon prayer in the Imam al-Husayn Mosque (may God be pleased with him) in Cairo.

An elite group of hadith scholars from Al-Azhar University participated in the council, including: Dr. Sobhi Abdel Fattah Rabie; Professor of Hadith and its Sciences, and Dr. Muhammad Abdel Fattah Al-Desouki; Assistant Professor of Hadith and its Sciences, and Dr. Abdul Rahman Ramadan Abdul Majeed; Teacher of Hadith and its sciences, in a step aimed at consolidating the foundations of Hadith sciences through Azhar curricula.

Intensive activity for female endowment preachers

The Ministry of Endowments held 90 systematic lessons for female preachers in the mosques of the Republic, within the framework of supporting and enhancing the role of women in advocacy activities, in addition to expanding the participation of female preachers in advocacy work, in confirmation of their vital role in spreading religious, cultural and social awareness, and contributing to enhancing the values ​​of coexistence and community peace.

The Ministry of Endowments renews the loan of six imams to the United Arab Emirates

On Monday, November 11, Dr. Osama Al-Azhari approved the decision to renew the loan of six of the Ministry’s imams to work in the field of preaching and guidance with the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments in the United Arab Emirates, as the imams continue to perform their mission of preaching in promoting enlightened religious awareness.

This step comes within the framework of enhancing cooperation and cultural and religious exchange between Egypt and the Emirates, and in continuation of the role of the Ministry of Endowments in spreading the values ​​of moderation and moderation.

Launching the National Plan to Combat Drugs and Reduce the Risks of Abuse and Addiction 2024-2028.

The Minister of Endowments witnessed the launch of the National Plan to Combat Drugs and Reduce the Risks of Abuse and Addiction 2024-2028 AD, under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, and Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction and Abuse.

The celebration was attended by Dr. Maya Morsi; Minister of Social Solidarity, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction and Abuse; Representative of Engineer Mustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, Counselor Adnan Fanjari, Minister of Justice, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, Amr Othman, Director of the Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction and Abuse, and Major General Mohamed Zuhair, representing the Ministry of Interior.

The Minister of Endowments expressed his happiness at participating in the launch of the national strategy to combat drugs and reduce the risks of abuse and addiction, under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, stressing that this event is extremely important, praising the participants whose efforts are coming together in the serious, scientific, institutional, thoughtful and patient confrontation of the issue of addiction. And drugs.

The Minister of Endowments mourns the sister of His Eminence the Grand Imam, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif

On Wednesday, November 13, the Minister of Endowments mourned the late Hajja Samiha Muhammad Ahmed Al-Tayeb, sister of His Eminence the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, asking God Almighty to cover the deceased with His vast mercy, to make her reside in His spacious gardens, and to inspire her family. And patience and solace to her family, and may he gather her with the righteous and righteous in the gardens of mourning. .

The Minister of Endowments honors the ideal imam

Dr. Osama Al-Azhari honored; The Minister of Endowments, Sheikh Sharif Ibrahim, the imam, the preacher, and the idealist, was the author of the famous incident of refunding an amount exceeding a quarter of a million pounds after it was transferred to his personal account by mistake. The Minister of Endowments granted a financial reward to the imam, and included his name among the list of companions of the Hajj delegation.

The Minister of Endowments also saluted him for his good morals and high honesty, which affected the conscience of Egyptians and received praise from various media outlets, calling on him and all the sons of the Ministry of Endowments to be role models in every word and deed, and to truly be among the heirs of the prophets, considering that the most honorable thing is In man is his honesty.

Receiving the President of the Muhammadiyah Society of the Republic of Singapore

Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, received Muhammad Azri Azman, President of the Muhammadiyah Society of Singapore, and his accompanying delegation, at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.

The delegation included Rozana Abdel Salim, Secretary General of the Muhammadiyah Society; Andy Abdelkader Keita, Director of International Communications at the Muhammadiyah Society; Dhafri Hamid, Resource Officer of the Muhammadiyah Society; Dr. Salah Al-Din Al-Jaafrawi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the “Mishwar Development Foundation.”

At the beginning of the meeting, the Minister welcomed the Singaporean delegation, praising the depth of the bilateral relations between Egypt and Singapore. The meeting also discussed aspects of cooperation in qualifying imams in Singapore and training them at the International Endowments Academy, while the Minister of Endowments confirmed the preparation of a program dedicated to them in accordance with the features of the Al-Azhari curriculum at the Academy.

The ninth Hadith Council was held to read “Sahih Al-Bukhari”

The ninth Hadith Council was held to read Sahih Imam Al-Bukhari with its chain of transmission after the afternoon prayer, in the Imam Al-Hussein Mosque (may God be pleased with him) in Cairo, under the patronage of Dr. Osama Al-Azhari. Minister of Endowments, under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Abdel Rahim Al-Bayoumi; Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.

The council included an elite group of hadith scholars at Al-Azhar University, including: Dr. Muhammad Nasr Al-Labban; Professor of Hadith and its Sciences, and Dr. Ahmed Nabawi Makhlouf; Assistant Professor of Hadith and its Sciences, and Dr. Ahmed Rizq Darwish; Assistant Professor of Hadith and its Sciences.

The Minister of Endowments honors Sheikh Muhammad Ahmed Fathallah

Sheikh Muhammad Ahmed Fathallah, candidate of the Egyptian Ministry of Endowments, preacher at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, won; Thursday, November 14, in third place in the Iraq International Competition for Memorizing and Reciting the Holy Qur’an, which witnessed wide participation from an elite group of memorizers of the Holy Qur’an from various Islamic countries, which reflects the importance of this competition in spreading Qur’anic culture and encouraging memorization and recitation of the Qur’an. On this occasion, Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, congratulated Sheikh Muhammad Ahmed Fathallah on this distinguished achievement, and the Minister of Endowments affirmed the Ministry’s pride in such successes, which represent an honorable image for Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and the Ministry of Endowments in international forums. The Minister announced the honoring of Sheikh Muhammad Ahmed Fatah. God immediately upon his return to the homeland, as the minister decided to award him the shield of the Ministry of Endowments in appreciation of his contribution to raising the name of Egypt in such international Quranic forums.

Intensive activity in Islamic cultural centers
The Ministry of Endowments held 35 symposiums in Islamic cultural centers across the Republic, in which it discussed the topic “Faith formation of youth” (A young man who grows up in the worship of God), and the topic: “Good treatment between spouses and its impact on the family” (The best of you is the best to his family), in which a group of elite professors attended. Universities, and imams of the Ministry of Endowments.

The Chairman of the Emirates Islamic Affairs Authority receives the Minister of Endowments
Dr. Omar Habtoor Al-Darai received; Chairman of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat in the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Osama Al-Azhari; Minister of Endowments, at the Authority’s headquarters in the capital, Abu Dhabi. This visit comes within the framework of enhancing joint cooperation between the two countries in the field of religious affairs and exchanging experiences to achieve greater integration in issues of common interest.

In his speech, Dr. Omar Habtoor Al-Darai expressed his happiness at receiving Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, praising the active role of the Egyptian Ministry of Endowments in spreading moderate thought, and the Ministry’s four strategic axes in renewing religious discourse, and appreciating its efforts in sending envoys to various countries of the world to spread the message of Islam based on moderation. Peace and tolerance. He stressed that this visit stems from the spirit of brotherhood between the two wise leaders – Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.

For his part, the Minister of Endowments thanked Dr. Omar Al Habtoor for the warm reception, and considered the visit a new step towards strengthening bridges of communication and cooperation in the fields of advocacy and religious work. The Minister of Endowments confirmed that the meeting included a joint working session to address aspects of cooperation in various religious fields, and the exchange of expertise and experiences. In advocacy programs, organizing international conferences, and ways to benefit from technology to enhance religious discourse and expand the circle of reaching the target audience, praying to God Almighty to preserve the two brotherly countries and the two wise leaders – President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides stressed the importance of continuing joint coordination in order to strengthen fraternal relations between the two countries and support efforts made to achieve the true message of Islam, which calls for peace, love and tolerance.

Activities of the Ministry of Endowments:
The Endowments Media Center displays statistics on the Ministry’s activities, as follows:
First – in the field of Quranic activities:
4,863 Qur’anic 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 three supplication evenings.
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, 1,179 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 5,546 cultural and scientific seminars, a fixed platform, and a knowledge and remembrance council. , reproductive health, and Friday meeting for the child.

Third – in the field of mosque architecture:
The Ministry of Endowments opened 38 mosques nationwide, including 24 mosques for replacement, renovation, or new construction, and 14 mosques for maintenance and development.

Fourth – In the field of charity and community service:
The Endowments distributed 10 tons of the Ministry’s sacrificial meat in the governorates of Gharbia, Kafr El-Sheikh, Beni Suef, Minya, and Matrouh, bringing the total distributed since June 20, 2024 AD to date, to 283 tons of meat.