DUBAI: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai ( IACAD) has announced the launch of its new community initiative, “Matwa’a Al Freij”, aimed at meeting the needs of new generations by providing Quran memorisation and knowledge sessions tailored to various age groups. This initiative seeks to enhance values of knowledge and Islamic education through a unified digital platform, set to launch in October 2024 and run until 15th June 2025.
Commenting on the initiative, Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, Director General of the IACAD, stated that ” Matwa’a Al Freij,” designed specifically for females, is part of a series of community initiatives undertaken by the department to achieve the goals of Dubai’s Social Agenda 33, particularly those related to building a happier, more connected, tolerant family while holding onto national values and identity.
” Matwa’a Al Freij ” is an educational Quranic platform that enables participants to learn and memorize the Quran remotely, employing modern and inn
ovative learning methods. It targets females aged 16 and above and welcomes participants from people of determination and seniors, striving to cultivate a conscious generation that positively impacts the community through specialized lessons in the Quran, worship jurisprudence, and Islamic values via interactive sessions on a digital platform. The initiative boasts flexible lesson timings to cater to the needs of its target demographic.
Dr. Abdullah Ibrahim Abduljabbar, Acting Director of the Maktoum Centers for Quran and Islamic Sciences, noted that:” The initiative was created to address the educational needs of females by offering diverse lessons suitable for various age groups through a unified digital platform. He affirmed the department’s commitment to providing an official platform for knowledge exchange and enhancing Islamic values.
Dr. Abduljabbar added, “We encourage all interested women to register and participate in this initiative, as it is an opportunity for development and active engagement.
We look forward to welcoming participants and supporting all those wishing to join.”
Registration for the initiative will open during the first week of October 2024, featuring sessions for Quran memorization and Islamic sciences, scheduled throughout the week according to age groups. Applications to become a ” Matwa’a Al-Freij ” teacher can be submitted through the Dubai Jobs app, adhering to the criteria set by the department.
Source: Emirates News Agency