Officials with winners during the ceremony.
Doha, Qatar: The Nasir bin Abdullah Al Misnad Mosque Centre in Al Khor is continuing its 2026 “Our Summer, Our Way” programme, offering a comprehensive mix of educational, faith-based, sports and recreational activities aimed at nurturing young students during the summer break.
Organised by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs’ Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, the programme forms part of the ministry’s wider initiative to make productive use of the summer holiday by strengthening Islamic values, promoting positive behaviour and developing students’ personal skills in a safe educational environment.
The Al Khor centre is one of 10 approved summer centres across Qatar hosting the programme, which runs from July 5 to July 30, 2026, from Sunday to Wednesday between 8am and 11am, targeting boys aged 10 to 15 years. The nationwide network of centres reflects the ministry’s commitment to making educational and faith-based programmes accessible to students in different regions while reinforcing the role of mosques as centres for learning, culture and community engagement.
Sheikh Yahya Al-Sumaini, head of the summer centre at Nasir bin Abdullah Al Musnad Mosque, said the programme has witnessed strong participation from both students and parents this year. The centre accommodates 90 students, who have been divided into four educational groups according to age and learning abilities to ensure appropriate guidance under the supervision of experienced preachers and educational mentors from the ministry.
Al-Sumaini explained that the programme goes beyond traditional memorisation by encouraging students to apply Islamic teachings in their daily lives. Quranic lessons are presented as practical guidance for ethical conduct, helping participants develop values such as honesty, respect, good character, safeguarding privacy, kindness, brotherhood and pride in their Islamic identity.
The programme also places significant emphasis on practical worship. Students receive interactive instruction on purification, ablution, ritual bathing, prayer rulings, mosque etiquette, Friday prayers, Witr prayer and Istikharah, enabling them to practise acts of worship correctly while transforming religious knowledge into everyday habits.
Alongside religious instruction, the centre seeks to build well-rounded personalities by promoting respect for parents, appreciation of mosques, good neighbourly relations, responsible use of technology, time management and positive family values. Students are encouraged to demonstrate courteous behaviour both at home and within the wider community.
One of the programme’s key educational features is the Islamic Creed Excellence Competition, which is based on a booklet containing 50 questions and answers on Islamic creed. The competition has been tailored to suit different age groups, with younger participants memorising 30 questions, while older students compete by mastering the entire booklet. Incentive prizes and rewards are presented to encourage healthy competition while reinforcing sound Islamic beliefs in an engaging manner.
Balancing education with recreation, the centre also organises sports and leisure activities designed to strengthen teamwork, discipline and social interaction. Participants recently visited Al Khor Sports Club, where they took part in football tournaments, physical games, recreational competitions and cultural contests. Students also participated in a practical activity focused on learning and performing the Islamic call to prayer (Adhan) correctly.
