Field: Launching the “Friends of the Mosque” initiative to instill values ​​in the youth

Today, the Department of Mosques, Da’wah and Guidance in Haql Governorate launched the “Friends of the Mosque” program, a unique initiative that comes as part of a series of advocacy and awareness programs aimed at instilling noble Islamic values ​​in the hearts of the young generation, and strengthening their spiritual and emotional connection to the houses of God.

Comprehensive educational and values-based objectives

The program focuses primarily on teaching children and young people the proper etiquette for visiting mosques and fostering a sense of belonging to these holy places. The initiative aims to instill positive behaviors by combining education with entertainment, organizing interactive workshops that explain how to perform ablution, prayer, and remembrance of God in a simple and engaging way, thus contributing to the development of a well-rounded Muslim child.

The mosque as an educational incubator throughout history

This initiative complements the historical and cultural role of the mosque in Islam. Mosques were not merely places of worship, but were and remain beacons of knowledge, education, and spiritual refinement. Since the time of the Prophet, the mosque has been the center from which the values ​​of brotherhood and social solidarity emanate, and it is the first school where children learn the principles of their faith. Such initiatives work to revive this pivotal role in our present era, making the mosque an attractive environment for children, nurturing them and guiding their energies towards good.

Promoting the concepts of moderation and centrism

One of the most important pillars of the “Friends of the Mosque” initiative is promoting the concepts of moderation and rejecting extremism and fanaticism. By connecting young people with the mosque and its moderate programs under the supervision of qualified individuals, their minds are intellectually fortified and guided towards a correct understanding of Islam, a religion that calls for tolerance and mercy. This aspect is a fundamental pillar in building a safe and cohesive society, where the new generation grows up on the values ​​of tolerance and coexistence that the true religion urges.

Keeping pace with aspirations and developing social responsibility

These efforts align with the general directives to care for and serve mosques, and they intersect with the Kingdom's Vision goals that encourage volunteer work and community participation. When a child participates in caring for the mosque or learns to maintain its cleanliness and facilities, it cultivates a sense of social responsibility and reinforces the value of volunteer work from a young age. The "Friends of the Mosque" program does not stop at theory; rather, it strives to translate values ​​into practical practices that children apply in their daily lives, positively impacting their behavior at home, at school, and in their community.