Consultation Topic:

The Friday sermon holds significant importance in the lives of Muslims; it is not merely a religious duty but an opportunity to offer advice and guidance that benefits the entire community. Through the Friday sermon, people can be educated about religious and worldly matters, and religious and social awareness among Muslims can be enhanced.

The Friday sermon is also an opportunity to spread love and strengthen social bonds among worshippers. It gathers them in one place to listen together to the preacher, participate in worship, and express solidarity and cooperation.

In reality, we are living in an era where there is increased attention to expanding and improving mosques and making them available in various public spaces. This makes prayer and participation in religious activities more accessible to people from all backgrounds and communities.

Objective of the Consultation:

The General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat aims to involve all segments of the community in suggesting topics for the Friday sermon. This initiative contributes to strengthening the partnership and cooperation between religious authorities and the community. Through this involvement, the authority can better address the needs and interests of the community, ensuring that the sermon reflects issues and values aligned with the aspirations and needs of the people. This collaboration can achieve several objectives, including:

Enhancing Collective Participation: When individuals are involved in suggesting topics for the Friday sermon, they feel they are part of the religious and social process, which enhances their sense of belonging and responsibility.

Addressing Community Needs: This approach allows the public to identify topics that are important to them and that serve their religious, social, and cultural interests and needs.

Promoting Positive Interaction: Community-suggested topics lead to positive interaction between the preacher and the worshippers, as they feel the preacher understands and addresses their issues in a tangible way.

Building Transparency and Trust: Involving the community in suggesting sermon topics helps build trust between the preacher and the worshippers, with the topic selection process being transparent and inclusive.

Enhancing Religious Democracy: Involving the community in suggesting sermon topics reflects a democratic approach to managing religious affairs, where the opinions and aspirations of all community members are respected.

Therefore, involving the community in suggesting Friday sermon topics enhances positive interaction and mutual understanding between the preacher and the worshippers, while also promoting democracy and transparency in religious affairs.

Expected Decisions from Implementation

Based on the consultation received from various segments of the community regarding Friday sermon topics, the Authority may make several important decisions. Some expected decisions could include:

Determining Future Sermon Topics: Based on the suggestions and proposals submitted by the community, the Authority can set the topics for upcoming sermons that reflect the needs and interests of the people.

Developing Strategies for Implementation: The Authority may develop plans and strategies for effectively implementing the consultation, including communicating with preachers, guiding them on the specified topics, and ensuring their inclusion in Friday sermons.