{
  "id": 11334104,
  "title": "UAE Friday sermon to praise educators before World Teachers' Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/uae-friday-sermon-to-praise-educators-before-world-teachers-day",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T02:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/02/uae-friday-sermon-to-praise-educators-before-world-teachers-day/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mosques throughout the United Arab Emirates will deliver special Friday sermons on Friday to honor educators ahead of World Teachers' Day, which falls on October 5. These sermons, titled \"The Teacher,\" aim to emphasize the vital role teachers play in shaping the future generation. The sermon will extol the teaching profession and the dedication required to educate pupils and prepare them for the future.\n\nThe sermon will remind listeners that teaching is among the noblest professions and is akin to the vocation of prophets and righteous individuals. It will encourage worshippers to approach their teaching with sincerity and dedication to Allah. The sermon will stress that the greatness of an action lies in its intention and that its impact endures through the sincerity of the heart.\n\nTeachers will be urged to set a positive example for their students, as pupils often emulate their teachers' conduct and demeanor. The sermon will stress that by maintaining integrity, teachers can inspire their students to follow suit. Conversely, if teachers deviate from the right path, their students are likely to do the same.\n\nThe sermon will also address young people, urging them to show respect and eagerness to learn from their teachers. It will underscore that education is a collective responsibility that extends beyond the classroom walls. Parents will be encouraged to actively participate in their children's education by staying informed about their progress, guiding them to respect their teachers, and fostering a positive relationship between students, families, and schools.",
  "summary": "Mosques across the UAE on Friday will deliver sermons celebrating educators for World Teachers' Day, encouraging them to serve as positive role models for pupils. World Teachers' Day is celebrated on October 5 and the sermon will highlight teachers' important role in shaping the next generation. The sermon, titled The Teacher, will praise the teaching profession and the work of educating pupils…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UAE Friday sermon to praise educators before World Teachers' Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/uae-friday-sermon-to-praise-educators-before-world-teachers-day-11338268",
        "published": "2026-10-02T02:00:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}