Deadline: 1-Mar-23
The AKHLAQUNA Award is now open to honor extraordinary contributions to social benefit.
AKHLAQUNA is an award introduced by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), at QF Convocation 2017, to endorse the idea that knowledge and morality are intertwined, guiding together the prosperity of societies.
The Award highlights Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) universal and inclusive moral values, such as mercy, tolerance, honesty, and generosity, in the minds of the younger generation, recognizing those who exemplify great moral character through initiating projects that serve their community and beyond.
Moral Values
Morals Guide Knowledge toward the Good of Humanity, and the Relation between them is Intertwined.
- Mercy
- Mercy is a quality embraced by all faiths and cultures. It is the message of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and the foundation to building a unified society, where people are not only merciful to each other but to all of God’s creations
- Honesty
- Honesty lies at the essence of morality. It is a merit of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and his companions. By embracing honesty as a principle of life, Akhlaquna is shaping a society built on trust and sincerity.
- Tolerance
- Tolerance is a virtue encouraged by all religions and embodied by Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) throughout his life. With tolerance, Akhlaquna creates a peaceful world, where people respect those who differ from them, and live together in harmony.
- Generosity
- Generosity creates a sense of solidarity and equality among community members. With generosity, the world reaches out to those in need with compassion and goodwill.
Criteria
- Both individuals and groups can apply for the AKHLAQUNA Award.
- Submissions are accepted from nationals and residents of Qatar, between the age of 15-24 when applying individually. Groups applying to the award should ensure that at least 50% of the group members are within the age range of 15-24.
- The scope of the project must embody universal and inclusive moral values, including but not limited to: mercy, honesty, tolerance and generosity.
- Projects must be based in Qatar.
- Projects must be running for at least three months.
For more information, visit https://www.akhlaquna.qa/award