By Asha Elmi - Reporter
Somalia, Aug. 14, 2026 – Somalia’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has begun consultations on a draft Mosques Law aimed at establishing clearer rules for the administration and management of mosques across the country.
The ministry’s Director General, Dr. Abdinafac Ahmed Abdullahi, opened a consultation meeting on Thursday attended by imams, preachers and mosque administrators, the ministry said.
The meeting reviewed provisions of the draft law and sought recommendations from participants to help finalise the legislation before it is submitted to the Council of Ministers for approval.
Abdinafac said the proposed law was important for regulating and improving mosque administration and could help address disputes and disagreements that arise at some mosques.
The legislation is also intended to define the duties and responsibilities of those involved in mosque administration and establish a clearer framework for cooperation, according to the ministry.
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The ministry said it was developing rules and procedures to improve mosque management and clarify responsibilities, with the aim of reducing disputes caused by misunderstandings over administrative roles.
Abdinafac stressed that the ministry did not intend to make decisions on mosque affairs unilaterally, underscoring the importance of consultation and participation by those directly involved, particularly imams and mosque administrators.
Several imams who attended the meeting welcomed the consultation process and said they were prepared to contribute their recommendations and expertise to help complete the draft law.
The proposed legislation remains at the consultation stage, with recommendations from stakeholders expected to be incorporated before the draft is submitted to the Council of Ministers.