Over 1,300 young Muslims explore faith, identity, and leadership as QF’s Second QIYADA conference opens
<p>Doha, Qatar, 25 September 2026: Faith, identity, leadership, and the challenges of today’s ever-shifting world have been explored by over 1,300 young Muslims from across Qatar alongside scholars, educators, thought leaders, and other inspiring voices, as the second edition of Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA conference began.</p> <p>Under the theme ‘Guided by Faith: Thriving in a Changing World’,…
Doha, Qatar, 25 September 2026 - Over 1,300 young Muslims from Qatar gathered for the second QIYADA conference, organized by Qatar Foundation's Higher Education division. The conference, themed "Guided by Faith: Thriving in a Changing World," aimed to empower Muslim youth to explore Islamic values, address global challenges, develop leadership skills, and embrace multicultural understanding.
Over two days, participants engaged in keynote sessions, interactive workshops, and discussions with experts from various cultural backgrounds. Sudanese filmmaker Amjad Al-Nour encouraged attendees to remain positive amidst global anxieties. QIYADA's director, Fawaz Abdulla AlMesaifri, emphasized that in a rapidly changing world, young people must adapt, learn continuously, and create opportunities, while staying true to their values and faith.
Yemeni influencer Fedaa Al-Deen Yahya warned against the lack of objectivity in social media content, urging young people to seek truth amidst disinformation. Discussions centered around leadership, spirituality, responsible decision-making, and social impact. The conference also connected young people globally through Doha Debates, fostering dialogue on morality and justice in international law.
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