The women’s activities unit at the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center continued its dynamic outreach efforts last week, delivering a variety of educational and cultural programmes aimed at new Muslim women, multicultural communities, and representatives of diplomatic missions.
Among the highlights was an intensive programme for new Muslim women from the Filipino community, along with regular daily sessions for women of various nationalities. Online platforms were also utilised to extend access to the center’s educational content beyond its physical location.
The unit welcomed several visitors who came to learn about Islam in a supportive and welcoming environment. Individual cases also received special attention to facilitate their religious and social integration. As part of its field initiatives, the center provided religious and awareness sessions to female inmates in two correctional institutions, reflecting its commitment to serving all segments of society.
Culturally, the “Qatari Conversations” programme offered participants a chance to explore religious and cultural values through open dialogue. Additionally, a special session on Islamic funeral rites was delivered in Tamil, tailored to the needs of specific communities.
The educational programmes included courses on moderate Islamic creed in multiple languages, a course on Islamic marriage jurisprudence, foundational Arabic language lessons, and a Qur’an memorisation session. A dedicated event was also held for the Indonesian community, alongside ongoing Arabic language courses attracting women from various backgrounds.
In a notable act of diplomatic cooperation, a special Arabic course was provided to representatives from the Korean Embassy, reinforcing the center’s role in fostering intercultural and interfaith understanding.
These diverse activities reflect the center’s ongoing commitment to promoting religious awareness, cultural understanding, and the spiritual and intellectual development of women from all walks of life.
