The Ministry of Awqaf has launched a digital version of 'مختصر الشمائل المحمدية', now available in twenty major world languages. This rollout is live on the ministry's online platform. The move opens up Islamic teachings to both local and international readers. Awqaf is publishing the translations in phases to reach as many people as possible. English, Turkish, Chinese, Persian, French, Kazakh, Kurdish, and Malay are already online, according to reports from El Balad and Ahram Gate.
This is more than a translation project. Awqaf is using digital tools and multilingual content to share the character, values, and ethics of Prophet Muhammad with a wider public. The ministry wants to use technology to make core Islamic values easy to access for anyone with an internet connection. This fits with the UAE's push for digital transformation. As WAM state news agency reports show, government bodies are putting digital inclusion and cross-cultural outreach at the center of their work.
Focus on the Prophet's character and values
This project comes out of the ninth International Islamic Thought Forum. There, Dr Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Awqaf, announced new steps to make scholarly and cultural works easier to access. The translated edition of 'مختصر الشمائل المحمدية' is a direct result of these efforts. It shows the ministry's commitment to global outreach and new ways of teaching. The forum brought together participants from over 50 countries. This shows the international scale of the project and its connection to the UAE's Vision 2031, which puts cultural diplomacy and knowledge exchange at the forefront.
Digital strategy for broader reach
The ministry's digital-first approach is key to this project. By putting the translations online, Awqaf makes sure people everywhere can read them. This helps boost religious literacy and encourages dialogue between cultures by making the Prophet's teachings available in many languages. These digital efforts match the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which focuses on using technology and innovation to build social ties and improve access to education, as seen in Dubai Chamber official updates.
For Dubai's diverse community, having 'مختصر الشمائل المحمدية' in twenty languages is a practical tool for residents and visitors who want to learn about Islamic values in a modern setting. This move shows how religious and cultural groups can use digital platforms to be more inclusive and expand their educational reach. The Ministry of Awqaf's project is a clear example of how technology and translation can bring important texts to a global city like Dubai. The Dubai Media Office has also stressed the city's commitment to multiculturalism and digital innovation in its official statements.
