The launch of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs’ 2025–2030 Strategy marks an important moment in Qatar’s broader national development journey. The strategy reflects an evolving understanding of how faith, values, governance and sustainability can work together in shaping modern societies. It seeks to reaffirm the role of ethical foundations in national progress.
What makes the strategy particularly significant is its attempt to balance authenticity with modernity. The emphasis on moderation, partnership, excellence and sustainability ensures that institutions remain relevant, adaptive and socially constructive in a rapidly changing world. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani launched the strategy during a ceremony attended by ministers and senior officials, underscoring the importance of the initiative. In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister described the strategy as a continuation of Qatar’s national vision and a reflection of society’s pride in its Islamic identity and values. He highlighted its focus on strengthening the culture of waqf, enhancing social solidarity and improving institutional efficiency through an approach that combines authenticity, modernity and future aspirations. His remarks captured the broader philosophy underpinning the strategy: development is not solely measured through economic growth or infrastructure expansion, but also through the strength of values, identity and social cohesion.
The strategy’s comprehensive nature is among its strongest features. It addresses nearly every major dimension of the ministry’s work, from da’wah and mosque management to zakat, waqf, Qur’anic education and Hajj and Umrah services. More importantly, it aims to transform these sectors through measurable outcomes, digital innovation and institutional excellence.
The focus on developing religious education programmes, empowering imams and preachers, enhancing Arabic language learning and improving public engagement reflects a forward-looking understanding of how religious outreach must evolve to meet the needs of younger generations and increasingly diverse societies. The ministry’s adoption of measurable performance indicators also deserves recognition. Targets related to digital transformation, green mosques, service quality and public satisfaction signal a shift toward accountability and institutional professionalism. Such indicators are essential in ensuring that ambitious visions translate into practical outcomes that directly benefit society.
Ultimately, the strategy is part of a wider national effort to build a society that is modern without losing its identity, ambitious without abandoning its values, and globally engaged while remaining firmly rooted in its cultural and spiritual foundations.
