The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, held a convocation ceremony on Sunday to mark the graduation of students from the Religious Institute Preparatory and Secondary School for Boys for the academic year 2025-26. The event took place in Qatar and was attended by HE Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem al-Thani, Undersecretary for the Ministry of Endowments, and HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh al-Nuaimi, Undersecretary of MoEHE.
This year’s graduating class includes 47 students representing 45 different countries, underscoring the institute’s international reach and its role as a longstanding centre of Islamic education. Founded in 1954, the institute is recognised as Qatar’s first educational establishment specialising in Sharia sciences. Over more than seven decades, it has played a central role in developing generations of scholars who blend scientific knowledge with Islamic values and national identity.
During the ceremony, Dr. al-Nuaimi highlighted the significance of science in Islam, describing it as fundamental to human development, national progress, and societal reform. He said Qatar has consistently prioritised education and science, viewing its people as its most valuable and enduring resource. He also noted that the institute’s alumni have gone on to serve in key roles such as scholars, judges, teachers, ambassadors, and ministers, contributing meaningfully to both Qatar and the broader Islamic world.
The undersecretary further emphasised the institute’s role in promoting moderation, Islamic and national identity, and a balanced integration of tradition and modernity. He pointed out that the institute serves as a bridge for disseminating Islam’s core values of knowledge, mercy, and moderation, attracting students from more than 45 nations through scholarship programmes.
Eng. Hashem Mohammed al-Sada, director of MoEHE’s Vocational, Technical, and Specialised Education Department, described the graduation ceremony as more than a formal academic milestone. He said it represents the culmination of a developmental journey focused on intellectual growth and skill-building. Al-Sada stressed that specialised education is an essential pillar of Qatar’s educational vision, asserting that Islamic scholarship and the Arabic language remain vibrant disciplines that contribute to shaping the future and reinforcing core societal values.
Student valedictorian Mohammed Faisal Mohammed al-Ansari expressed pride in the achievements of his cohort, reflecting on the occasion as one that combines the joy of accomplishment with memories of years dedicated to learning and service within the institute’s community.