Al Utrujjah Endowment supports Quran education for over 34,000 students

Doha, Qatar - The Al Utrujjah Endowment, a ministry under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, is funding Quran education for over 34,000 students in the country. This support is made possible through sustainable returns from the endowment's real estate investments. Managed by the General Directorate of Endowments, the initiative relies on rental income from a portfolio of 112 apartments.

Dr. Masoud Jarallah Abusharida, a preacher at the Ministry, described Al Utrujjah as a sustainable approach to supporting Quran memorization centers and schools. The real estate project, launched in 2022, generates monthly revenues that finance these educational programs. Currently, the endowment supports 176 Quran centers and schools, employing more than 1,500 teachers to instruct over 34,000 students.

The initiative is adaptive to modern advancements, investing in the enhancement of learning environments and increasing capacity to accommodate more students. Abusharida pointed out a significant increase in female participation in Quran education, with 9,131 female learners currently enrolled. He emphasized that Quran education is vital for empowering women, fostering their awareness, and preserving their identity, values, and moral principles amidst rapid societal changes.

Abusharida clarified that supporting the endowment is accessible to all, regardless of wealth or property ownership. Contributions can be made through a one-time donation of QR1,000 for a lifetime share, or any amount based on personal financial ability. He encouraged community involvement, highlighting that collective contributions can broaden the impact of the endowment in sustaining Quran education.