In brief
On November 5, 2026, the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance concluded its fourth scholarly course in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, bringing together 150 imams and students. The program focused on accurate teachings of Sharia, promoting moderation and tolerance, and opposing extremism. The event was part of Saudi Arabia’s outreach to spread Quranic and Sunnah‑based knowledge outside its borders.
On November 5, 2026, Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance ended its fourth scholarly course in Ali Sabieh, Djibouti, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The course, organized by the Religious Attaché's Office at the Saudi Embassy in Djibouti, was held at the Regional Council headquarters and gathered 150 imams and students of Islamic knowledge, plus other interested participants.
The program covered a range of topics aimed at ensuring a correct understanding of Islamic Sharia, reinforcing sound beliefs, and spreading teachings derived from the Quran and Sunnah.
A key focus of the sessions was the promotion of moderation and tolerance, with explicit opposition to extremism highlighted as part of the ministry’s educational and outreach strategy abroad.
The event marked the fourth time the ministry has offered this course outside Saudi Arabia, underlining its effort to disseminate Quran‑based knowledge and basic Islamic values to Muslim communities across the globe.
For speakers, SPA noted that the course helped strengthen ties between Saudi religious authorities and local Muslim leaders, fostering a shared commitment to promoting moderate interpretations of Islam.
Authorities and participants indicated that the training would feed into the broader mission of reducing extremist influences by encouraging balanced religious discourse in the region.
In the broader regional context, Djibouti’s location linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden underscores the strategic importance of such outreach programs for shaping religious narratives in a key maritime chokepoint area.
