{
  "id": 1429100,
  "title": "Al Emadi Model Educational Centre organises weekly 'Educational Thursday' programme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/al-emadi-model-educational-centre-organises-weekly-educational",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T05:52:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/17/08/2026/al-emadi-model-educational-centre-organises-weekly-educational-thursday-programme"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar: The Al Emadi Model Educational Centre continues its weekly \"Educational Thursday\" program, offering a variety of Quranic, educational and cultural activities to strengthen Islamic values and help young people use their time constructively. The program has been held every evening since the start of the year, as students from Qatar and other areas participate in the sessions that run from after Asr prayer until just before Maghrib prayer.\n\nThe initiative, supported by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs through the Department of Da'wah and Religious Guidance, aims to enhance young people's connection with the Holy Quran and foster balanced, faith-centered personalities. These weekly activities are an integral part of the centre's ongoing educational and Quranic programs, which create an engaging atmosphere blending Islamic education, behavioral guidance and purposeful recreation. This setting helps students build their knowledge, skills and positive values.\n\nThe \"Educational Thursday\" program kicks off with Quran memorization and review sessions, which are central to the initiative. During these 30-minute sessions, students participate in Quran circles, where they recite memorized passages and review assigned portions. The focus on continuous revision is crucial for maintaining proficiency and consistency in Quran memorization. These sessions also cultivate discipline, commitment and consistent study habits among the participants.\n\nA key aspect of the programme is the \"Educational Guests\" segment, where the centre invites specialists and figures involved in educational and Islamic outreach work to educate students further. Recently, Islamic preacher Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Bakri delivered a lecture remotely titled \"Why Do We Memorize the Quran?\". The lecture examined the significance of the Holy Quran in shaping the Muslim personality, as well as the importance of memorizing and regularly reviewing it. Dr. Al-Bakri also shared practical methods and experiences to help students enhance their memorization and maintain consistency.\n\nParticipants found the lecture highly beneficial, receiving educational guidance and practical advice that motivated them to continue memorizing the Quran and develop their revision and learning skills. The program also features a cultural competition, a popular interactive activity enjoyed by students. This competition combines entertainment and learning in a competitive yet positive setting, testing participants' general, Islamic and cultural knowledge. By blending education and recreation, the \"Educational Thursday\" program aligns with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs' objectives to strengthen religious values, reinforce Islamic identity and nurture a generation devoted to the Holy Quran and its teachings.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Al Emadi Model Educational Centre continues to hold its weekly “Educational Thursday” programme, offering a range of Quranic, educational and cultural activities aimed at strengthening Islamic values and helping young people make constructive use of their time.</p> <p>The programme has been held regularly since the beginning of the year during the evening period, from after Asr…",
  "key_points": [
    "Al Emadi Model Educational Centre hosts weekly Educational Thursday program.",
    "Program focuses on Quranic, educational, and cultural activities.",
    "Sessions run after Asr prayer until just before Maghrib prayer."
  ],
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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."
}