Egyptian Senator Mohamed Hamza, a member of the Senate, has requested a general discussion on the government's policy, represented by the Ministry of Endowments, and its plan to spread moderate thinking and focus on training and qualifying preachers and imams. The discussion aims to identify ways to enhance the role of imams and preachers in spreading moderate thinking and religious awareness. The request was made during a Senate session led by Counselor Essam El-Din Fares.
Senator Hamza emphasized that religious and intellectual awareness is a cornerstone of building the Egyptian individual and protecting national security and societal stability. In the context of the state's strategy to build a new republic, the importance of concerted efforts to protect minds and hearts from destructive currents that target constants and deviate from true religion has increased. He pointed out that imams and preachers represent the intellectual and spiritual safety valve of society.
According to Senator Hamza, imams and preachers play a crucial role in building individuals and protecting communities. Their role goes beyond delivering Friday sermons or traditional lessons to participating in building individuals and immunizing societies. With the significant digital development and the dominance of social media, a new reality has emerged where misleading fatwas and distorted ideas quickly infiltrate the minds of young people.
Senator Hamza stressed that imams and preachers are sources of religious awareness in Egyptian society, and investing in their qualification and development directly impacts society. He noted that some imams rely on old texts or ready-made sermons that do not address the daily problems faced by society. This approach may limit the ability to provide flexible answers that match the variables of the era.
The senator added that the practical reality has shown the importance of developing the system of preparing and qualifying imams and preachers. Clear mechanisms are needed to measure the impact of sermons and religious lessons on changing behaviors and having a real positive impact on the awareness of worshipers and young people. This requires evaluating the extent to which advocacy and training programs keep pace with these challenges.
The request for discussion aims to identify specialized training programs to develop their capabilities in dealing with community issues and to immunize young people against destructive ideas. Senator Hamza believes that the role of imams and preachers is not limited to delivering sermons but also includes participating in building individuals and societies.
The Senate is set to convene on Monday and Tuesday, where Senator Hamza's request for a general discussion on the Ministry of Endowments' plan will be reviewed. The discussion will focus on the ministry's plan to spread moderate thinking and its programs to train and qualify preachers and imams.
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- Senator Mohamed Hamza requests Senate discussion on Ministry of Endowments' plan to train and qualify preachers and imams.
