(09 Nov 2024) MOGADISHU (Halqabsi News) — Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has issued a decree renaming the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs to the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. The name change aims to reinforce the country’s Islamic identity.
Former Planning Minister Abdirahman Aynte said that the name change was overdue but based on a correct principle, as Islam is the only religion Somali people follow and take pride in. He explained that it was necessary to correct the ministry’s name, which originated during a time when secularism was prominent and Islamic identity was downplayed. He added that he hoped other government institutions needing renaming would also be reviewed to reflect modern Somali values.
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