The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat in the United Arab Emirates seeks to deliver Friday sermons distinguished by profound knowledge and sound guidance-sermons that align with the authentic values of Islam while addressing contemporary social requirements. The Friday sermon serves as a vital platform for conveying moral and educational messages, fostering virtuous conduct, and reinforcing principles that contribute to the development of a stable and harmonious society. Hence arises the importance of proposing sermon titles that reflect present-day challenges and encourage constructive thought through a religious discourse that resonates with the nation's ongoing advancements.

This consultation initiative aims to gather a diverse set of suggested sermon topics that may enrich the content of Friday sermons and elevate public awareness regarding critical issues in daily life. Through this endeavor, the role of the mosque is reinforced as a beacon for disseminating the noble values of Islam across all facets of human existence.

Objectives:

The primary aim of this consultation is to strengthen public participation in the decision-making processes that bear on both individuals and the wider community. Within the context of selecting Friday sermon themes, the consultation seeks to:

1.     Enhance Religious and Social Consciousness: By presenting topics that resonate with the lived realities and needs of the community and offer practical solutions grounded in Islamic jurisprudence.

3.     Promote Individual and Collective Responsibility: By addressing topics that inspire ethical behavior and emphasize the individual's role in societal advancement.

4.     Address Contemporary Challenges: By examining issues of relevance to Emirati society within a proper religious framework, such as engaging with technological progress and upholding human values in an age of globalization.

5.     Encourage Community Engagement: By inviting the public to participate in suggesting sermon topics and themes-thereby expanding religious and cultural discourse.

6.     Advance Religious and Social Awareness: The consultation contributes to fostering understanding of significant religious and social matters, thus nurturing individuals upon sound principles and promoting constructive critical thinking.

Anticipated Outcomes from Implementation:

By implementing these proposals, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat is expected to strengthen the synergy between religion and society, and support the Emirati community in embracing Islamic values in the face of contemporary challenges.

• Guiding Khateebs to prepare sermons that address societal issues and encourage reflection and contemplation.
• Establishing interactive mechanisms between the Authority and the public for proposing sermon topics, thereby enhancing community engagement.
• Coordinating and organizing training programs aimed at developing the competencies of Khateebs in addressing modern-day themes with relevance and clarity.
• Publishing sermons with diverse themes across media outlets and social media platforms to broaden public reach and accessibility.
• Monitoring the impact of sermons on the community and conducting evaluative studies to continuously enhance the quality of religious discourse in line with the aspirations of the public.