Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry concludes first training course for Zimbabwean imams and preachers

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by its religious attaché in South Africa, has concluded the first scientific training course for imams, preachers, and students of Islamic knowledge in Zimbabwe. The five-day program benefited 100 participants, as part of the ministry’s efforts to promote authentic Islamic teachings and the values of moderation and balance.

The course covered a range of religious and scholarly topics, including correct Islamic creed, the principles of moderation, the importance of adhering to the Qur’an and Sunnah, and warnings against extremism and fanaticism. It also included explanations of key doctrinal issues and addressed participants’ questions to strengthen their religious and academic qualifications.

The program aimed to raise the scientific and religious standards of imams, preachers, and students, enhance their ability to spread authentic Islamic knowledge, and reinforce a moderate approach based on the Qur’an and Sunnah, thereby supporting Muslim communities and promoting values of tolerance, coexistence, and peace.

This initiative is part of the ministry’s international educational and outreach programs, reflecting its mission to spread correct Islamic beliefs, train religious leaders, promote moderation, and highlight Saudi Arabia’s efforts in serving Islam and Muslims worldwide.