Transcript WELCOME TO AL- FAROOQ ISLAMIC CENTER DUBAI, UAE

Al Farooq Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque & Centre
The Al Farooq Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque & Centre is a gift to the UAE from the Al Habtoor Group
to raise awareness about Islamic civilization, Arabic heritage and the culture of the UAE – and to
bridge the differences between different cultures and religions.
Vision
To build strong faith
Knowledge sharing
Inter-cultural exchange
Mission
The purpose of the Al Farooq Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque and
Centre is to raise awareness about Islamic civilization, Arabic
heritage and the culture of the UAE. We aim to create a bridge
between the East and West.
Values
• Moderation
• Leadership
• Partnership
• Creativity
• Institutional work
Organizational Chart
Founder
Board of directors
Manager
Administrator
Imam and Khateeb
Muazin
24/7 security and cleaning crew
Al
Farooq
Mosque
• Total area of 93,400 square foot
• Capable of accommodating 2,000 worshipers
• Library
• Youth club
• Lecture Hall
• Classroom
• Administration
• Housing for Imam and Mu’azin
• Based on the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
• Domes and windows
Architecture
• Four pencil-shaped Minarets measuring 65 meters
• 60 artists from Morocco decorated the interior
• Hand-made Islamic art took 1 year
• The carpet was commission in Germany
• The Mosque is a major landmark in Dubai
• It has attracted more than 12,000 tourists since it
opened in 2011
Thousands • The Mosque has also welcome diplomats from
of Visitors
around the world including a delegation from
former US President Jimmy Carter’s office
• Other delegate visits include the UK, US, France,
Germany, Belarus and Kosovo as well as visitors
from numerous global corporations
• Welcome visitors five days a week Sun - Thu
• Welcome and dress change
• Mosque tour includes architecture, prayer
demonstration and legacy of Islamic art
Main
Activities
• Memorandum of understanding
• Bridging Islamic civilization with others
• Clarification that Islam is the religion of
forgiveness
• Question and answer session
• Library visit
Islam
Five pillars
Monotheism
Lenience of Islam
Prophets and Messengers
Why Al Farooq?
Educational Presentations
Mosque Events
School Tours
Argentinean Ambassador
Visitors from Germany
• Questions and Answers
French Embassy Visitors
• Questions and Answers
Private Visits
• Questions and Answers
DTCM Visit
Thank you
Best Regards,