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Al Farooq Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque & Centre.
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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 • 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 Architecture
The Mosque is a major landmark in Dubai • It has attracted more than 12,000 tourists since it opened in 2011 • The Mosque has also welcome diplomats from 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 Thousands of Visitors
Welcome visitors five days a week Sun - Thu • Welcome and dress change • Mosque tour includes architecture, prayer demonstration and legacy of Islamic art • Memorandum of understanding • Bridging Islamic civilization with others • Clarification that Islam is the religion of forgiveness • Question and answer session • Library visit Main Activities
Islam Five pillars Monotheism Lenience of Islam Prophets and Messengers Why Al Farooq?
Visitors from Germany • Questions and Answers
French Embassy Visitors • Questions and Answers
Private Visits • Questions and Answers
Thank you Best Regards,