The World Supreme Council for Mosques (WSCM) operates with independent legal personality. Its mission is to revitalize the mosque as a central institution in the religious and social lives of Muslims. It also seeks to protect mosques and Islamic endowments, ensuring their sanctity and safeguarding them from harm or misuse.
The WSCM was established following a resolution issued during the Mosque Message Conference, held in Makkah in September 1975 (Ramadan 1395 AH) at the invitation of the Muslim World League.

Its Composition:
The World Supreme Council for Mosques consists of 40 members representing Islamic nations and communities worldwide. Membership in the WSCM is voluntary, and members do not receive any monetary compensation or rewards.

Objectives:

  • Shaping Islamic public opinion on various issues in accordance with the Qur’an and Sunnah.
  • Combating intellectual invasion and deviant behaviors.
  • Promoting the freedom to call to Allah.
  • Protecting mosques and their properties from all forms of aggression.
  • Preserving Islamic endowments.
  • Defending the rights of Islamic minorities.
     

Council Tasks:

  • Developing strategic plans to revitalize the role of mosques in guidance, education, Da’wah, and social services.
  • Publishing a periodical magazine titled The Message of the Mosque, aimed at enhancing the cultural and rhetorical competence of imams by providing high-quality sermon and lesson models supported by Qur’anic and Prophetic texts.
  • Producing and distributing publications that explain the principles of Islam and clarify its true message.
  • Conducting comprehensive global surveys of mosques, maintaining a dedicated registry, and periodically compiling and publishing this data.
  • Selecting and training qualified imams to deliver sermons and conduct Da’wah and arranging educational tours for them throughout the Islamic world.
  • Organizing ongoing local and regional training programs to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of imams.
  • Establishing boards of directors or management committees for mosques to oversee operations, facilities, and internal affairs.
  • Analyzing ideological and behavioral patterns that conflict with Islamic teachings.
  • Deploying well-trained imams to areas with significant Muslim populations to lead prayers and provide religious guidance.