Al-Utrujah Endowment serves more than 34,000 students

The Al-Utrujah Endowment, overseen by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, supports over 34,000 students through Quranic centers and schools across the country. These centers are staffed by more than 1,500 male and female teachers, operating at 176 different locations nationwide.

Dr Masoud Jarallah Abu Shuraida, a preacher at Awqaf, highlighted how the endowment has become a model for sustainable Quranic endowments. Notably, the endowment's real estate project, launched in 2022 with 112 apartments, generates monthly revenue that ensures the financial stability of the centers and enables them to enhance their learning facilities to keep up with technological advancements.

Abu Shuraida also noted a significant increase in female enrollment, which now stands at 9,131, demonstrating the endowment's vital role in fostering women's engagement with the Holy Quran and their contributions to family and community life.

The General Directorate of Endowments manages these assets in accordance with Islamic Sharia law and the intentions of the endowment founders. This involves regular property upkeep, financial oversight, and risk assessment. Abu Shuraida explained that the endowment not only meets its charitable objectives but also serves as a vehicle for investment, balancing both charitable and financial goals.

Contributions to the endowment are open to anyone, with minimum investments starting at QR 1,000 or any amount the donor can afford. The Directorate has also digitized its processes, providing an online platform and mobile application where the public can find available properties and apply for rentals electronically. Abu Shuraida expressed deep gratitude to the endowment founders and supporters for their commitment to preserving Quranic education for future generations.