Children attending the summer programme at one of the centres.
Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, through its Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, continues to implement the second week of its annual summer initiative “Our Summer, Our Way” across ten Da’wah centres located in different regions of Qatar.
Now in its fourth edition, the programme runs from Sunday to Wednesday during the morning hours (8am to 11am) and targets junior students aged 10 to 15. Activities are scheduled to continue through the end of the month.
The programme has seen remarkable participation during its first week, particularly at the Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Baz Center in Muaither and the Mohammed bin Hamad Al Mana Center in Al Waab.
Students actively engaged in various activities and events, reflecting a strong awareness among parents and children about the value of constructive summer programmes that foster skill-building, religious understanding, and moral development.
The programme includes lectures focused on Quranic concepts such as the importance of monotheism and faith, using selected verses from Surat Al-Fatiha, Surat Al-Mutaffifin, and Surat Al-Kahf.
These sessions involve students reading aloud while instructors explain key messages and moral lessons—like the dangers of cheating and the virtues of steadfast belief—drawing parallels to real-life challenges.
Moral values such as honoring parents, respecting elders, reverence for mosques, and the dignity of believers are also emphasised.
Presentations featuring expressive visuals and interactive discussions help students identify and internalize these values, sparking enthusiasm and healthy competition.
The programme offers hands-on learning experiences in Islamic rituals, especially ablution and prayer.
Students are guided by supervisors to designated areas where they practice proper wudu and learn about prayer through supervised performance of voluntary prayers.
These sessions aim to educate students on essential aspects of their faith in a practical, engaging manner.
To maintain energy and motivation, the programme integrates recreational, cultural, and nasheed competitions between activities.
Physical contests, led by trained supervisors, include light athletic challenges designed to be both fun and engaging.
Meanwhile, cultural contests cover topics like Prophetic biography, the history of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and the contributions of Islamic civilization, presenting Islam’s rich legacy as a global force for guidance and enlightenment.
Participants expressed deep appreciation for the initiative.
Saad Ahmed Al-Dirham, a student from Al Maha Academy, said the program helped him better understand the rules of cleanliness, ablution, and prayer while enhancing his knowledge of Islamic culture and values.
