Doha, Qatar: As part of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs’ efforts to strengthen family stability and promote social cohesion, the Women’s Religious Outreach Unit of the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance organised the “Sakan” programme, a specialised awareness and training initiative designed to prepare individuals for marriage and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to build successful family lives based on affection, mercy, mutual understanding, and shared responsibility.
Now in its fifth consecutive year, the programme has continued to build on the success of previous editions, which have witnessed growing participation and strong community engagement. The sustained demand reflects the importance of such initiatives and the increasing need for family-oriented educational programmes amid evolving social dynamics.
The programme primarily targeted women preparing for marriage, while also offering a range of awareness and educational activities for married women and young women of marriageable age. The initiative aims to promote sound family values and encourage early preparation for married life.
Participants explored a variety of key topics related to family and marital life, including the philosophy and objectives of marriage in Islam, the rights and responsibilities of spouses, effective communication skills, conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies, understanding differences between partners, and Islamic rulings related to married life.
The programme also addressed ways to renew marital relationships and strengthen harmony and affection between spouses.
Its content was delivered through a comprehensive approach that integrated religious, social, and psychological perspectives, alongside practical aspects of family life management. Interactive sessions, workshops, and real-life case studies enabled participants to translate theoretical concepts into practical skills that contribute to successful marriages.
The programme was delivered by a distinguished group of female preachers, marriage and family counsellors, educational consultants, and health specialists, ensuring balanced and comprehensive content that addressed the diverse needs of participants.
Organisers said the programme’s training topics were carefully selected based on assessments of participants’ needs, feedback from previous editions, and recommendations from religious and family experts, ensuring that the most relevant issues facing those preparing for marriage were addressed.
The initiative seeks to achieve several objectives, including enhancing family awareness, improving readiness for married life, reinforcing sound Islamic concepts, and developing communication and conflict-management skills that contribute to building stable families capable of overcoming challenges.
This year’s programme recorded a remarkable increase in participation, with the first package attracting more than 1,600 participants, compared to 638 participants during the same period last year. The significant rise highlights growing public awareness of the importance of family preparation before marriage.
