Khaberni - The Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Mohammad Al-Khalaileh said he is satisfied with the current state of preaching in mosques, emphasizing that the pulpit should not be exploited for any other purposes.
Al-Khalaileh affirmed that the Friday sermon is the axis of today’s Islamic discourse, and what is presented on the pulpit is the core of Islamic discourse, reflecting the image of our mosques and the Friday sermon.
He added that Friday sermons are structured according to a program set by a group of scholars, a comprehensive program for a year or two, which is adhered to, and changes under very exceptional circumstances, as happened at the beginning of events in Gaza or elsewhere, or as events may arise.
He pointed out that Friday sermons address many issues, such as the problem of drugs, parental disobedience, values, and morals, covering all aspects of life.
Al-Khalaileh emphasized that the Ministry of Awqaf does not oblige the preacher to read a text exactly as it is, but presents a topic and mandatory threads, then suggested scientific material, and there is no restriction on the preachers; they have a wide space in speaking.
The minister explained that there are some individuals who are prohibited from preaching, saying, "Because I do not allow the use of the pulpit for party purposes or personal whims or to accuse others," noting that preachers are summoned before being banned from preaching, and the reasons for this are discussed with them.
The Minister of Awqaf said that fighting extremism among youth in the context of modern technology and social media requires an integrated system, adding that mosques alone are not capable of combating extremism, but their role is very significant in the context of modern technology and social media."
