The Qena Waqf Directorate, led by Sheikh Muhammad Zaki Yunus, held a meeting on October 4, 2026, with inspectors from the Follow-up Committee to discuss enhancing on-site inspections of mosques. The meeting was attended by Dr. Ahmad Abu Al-Wafa, director of Dawah; Dr. Ahmad Abdul Hafez Amin, head of Mosque Affairs; and Dr. Abdullah Haris Mallah, head of Religious Guidance. The discussion focused on improving the inspection system and implementing ministerial instructions.
The meeting covered several topics, including developing the inspection and monitoring system, mechanisms for implementing ministerial instructions, and intensifying on-site inspections of mosques across various sub-districts. The goal is to ensure the regularity of dawah and administrative work, as well as the proper performance of mosque duties. Sheikh Muhammad Zaki Yunus emphasized the need for a clear and disciplined inspection plan to ensure all mosques are covered regularly.
Sheikh Muhammad Zaki Yunus stressed the importance of organizing inspection work within each district and establishing a clear plan for monitoring and follow-up. This plan should ensure that all mosques are covered periodically, without limiting inspections to specific areas. He also highlighted the need for documenting observations, addressing them promptly, and submitting accurate reports on inspection results and actions taken.
The meeting also discussed intensifying field monitoring, particularly during the upcoming period, with a focus on verifying the regularity of dawah activities, religious lessons, and Quranic programs. Inspectors will verify that these activities align with approved controls and instructions. Additionally, the discussion covered monitoring Friday sermons, adherence to the specified topic, and time management for sermons and prayers.
Sheikh Muhammad Zaki Yunus emphasized the importance of adhering to Azhari attire and verifying that imams and preachers fulfill their dawah duties as required. The meeting also touched on maintaining mosque cleanliness, appearance, and readiness for worshipers, as well as monitoring electricity and water consumption and preserving public property.
The Qena Waqf Directorate aims to enhance coordination between the Follow-up Committee and district managers to ensure swift implementation of instructions and achieve integration in monitoring activities. Sheikh Muhammad Zaki Yunus reiterated that field monitoring is a means to improve performance, correct observations, and promote discipline within mosques.
The meeting concluded with an emphasis on continued and intensified field inspections, organized monitoring within districts, and prompt addressing of observations. Sheikh Muhammad Zaki Yunus highlighted that discipline and adherence to instructions are shared responsibilities, and that proper performance of dawah and administrative work is essential in serving houses of worship and enhancing their message.
Key points
- The Qena Waqf Directorate is enhancing its oversight of mosques through intensified field inspections and improved coordination between district managers and inspectors.
