{"id":59035,"date":"2026-02-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/2026\/02\/02\/syrian-ministry-of-awqaf-launches-riyada-e-learning-institute-for-islamic-studies\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T00:00:00","slug":"syrian-ministry-of-awqaf-launches-riyada-e-learning-institute-for-islamic-studies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iumsonline.org\/en\/2026\/02\/02\/syrian-ministry-of-awqaf-launches-riyada-e-learning-institute-for-islamic-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Syrian Ministry of Awqaf Launches \u201cRiyada\u201d E-Learning Institute for Islamic Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><b><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;color:#EE0000\">Syrian Ministry of<br \/>\nAwqaf Launches \u201cRiyada\u201d E-Learning Institute for Islamic Studies<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">The Syrian Ministry of Awqaf has<br \/>\nlaunched the \u201cRiyada\u201d E-Learning Institute to provide Islamic studies through a<br \/>\nmodern digital approach, as part of its initiative to develop religious and<br \/>\nacademic education using advanced digital technologies.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">According to the ministry\u2019s<br \/>\nofficial channels on Sunday, February 1, the institute, supervised by the<br \/>\nElectronic Da\u2019wah and Guidance Department, serves as a specialized Islamic<br \/>\nacademic platform, enabling students to receive structured Islamic education using<br \/>\ninnovative digital teaching methods.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">The ministry explained that the<br \/>\ninstitute offers an intensive two-year study program, designed to follow a<br \/>\nprogressive academic structure and meet the needs of learners, while adhering<br \/>\nto a solid scientific methodology.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">The Syrian Ministry of Awqaf<br \/>\ninvited those interested in following the latest updates and registration<br \/>\nprocedures to visit the institute\u2019s official social media channels: <span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span lang=\"AR-SA\" dir=\"RTL\"><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span>)<\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/SyMOfE\/6228\"><span dir=\"LTR\">https:\/\/t.me\/SyMOfE\/6228<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span> <span lang=\"AR-SA\">.(<\/span><\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">The launch of \u201cRiyada\u201d is part<br \/>\nof the first package of e-projects introduced by the ministry on January 26,<br \/>\nunder the slogan \u201cKnowledge at Your Hands, from Your Home, Wherever You Are.\u201d<br \/>\nThe announcement was made during an event held at the National Library in<br \/>\nDamascus, attended by several ministers and religious scholars.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">Syrian Minister of Awqaf,<br \/>\nMohammad Abu Al-Khair Shukri, stated that the projects include three electronic<br \/>\nplatforms: \u201cRiyada\u201d for Islamic education, \u201cWahi\u201d for Quran learning, and<br \/>\n\u201cMasjedak\u201d to locate mosques on the map.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">The minister emphasized that<br \/>\nthis initiative aims to develop administrative, service, religious, and<br \/>\nacademic functions in mosques across Syria and enhance the efficiency of those<br \/>\nin charge, as part of an integrated plan to keep pace with modern technological<br \/>\nadvancements.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;\nline-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;\">(Source: News websites)<span lang=\"AR-SA\" 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