15th Doha Conference on Interfaith Dialogue final communique highlights importance of preserving family's role

Doha: The 15th Doha Conference on Interfaith Dialogue emphasized the importance of preserving the structure of the family system, strengthening its fo...

Doha: The 15th Doha Conference on Interfaith Dialogue emphasized the importance of preserving the structure of the family system, strengthening its foundations, and fortifying it against contemporary risks it faces, given that it is the fundamental cornerstone of society.

The concluding statement issued by the conference today, read by Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Naimi, stressed that preserving the family system can only be achieved by making religious teachings and values a guide for family life, elevating the importance of virtuous values and ethics, highlighting their role and impact in directing human behavior and maximizing family cohesion.

The statement also emphasized the centrality of education as a vital path to achieving healthy upbringing for future generations who shape the future.

The conference called for activating the role of families in preventing their children from engaging in morally incorrect practices, and achieving self-awareness within the family unit by restructuring parental roles and responsibilities.