Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance (Arabic: وزارة الشؤون الإسلامية والدعوة والإرشاد), at times shortened to Ministry of Islamic Affairs (MOIA), is a government ministry in Saudi Arabia that is responsible for overseeing affairs pertaining to Islam as well as maintaining and regulating all mosques across the country.[1] Established in 1993, it also supervises the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an in Medina.[2]
| وزارة الشؤون الإسلامية والدعوة والإرشاد | |
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| Formed | 1993 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Saudi Arabia |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
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| Website | www |
The ministry's responsibilities include increasing the awareness of the good practice of Islam. The current[when?] minister, Abdullatif Al-Sheikh, was appointed in June 2018.[3] The ministry is also responsible for supporting the non-profit sector as it aims at increasing the sector's contribution to the gross domestic product from 0.3% to 0.6%.[4]
MOIA has a wide range of responsibilities, including overseeing mosques and Islamic centers, managing religious publications and media, supporting Islamic education, and promoting interfaith dialogue.[5]
International efforts
editIn 2019, the ministry implemented a project in 35 countries that aims at promoting the values of moderation and tolerance. This project includes delivering speeches, organizing scientific events and giving training courses.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Davidson, Christopher M. (2022-01-15). From Sheikhs to Sultanism: Statecraft and Authority in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-765031-8.
- ^ "Islam". The Embassy of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Washington DC. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- "Ministry Of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance". Linkedin. 2019. - ^ "Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh appointed Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs". Alarabiya. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Labor, Islamic Affairs ministries discuss ways to further develop Saudi nonprofit sector". Arab News. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "Responsibilities".
