Aim

Seek for constructive dialogue among followers of religions in order to better understand the principles of religious teachings to be harnessed to the service of humanity, based on mutual respect and recognition of di_x001D_erences, in collaboration with individuals and relevant institutions.; be a leading model in achieving peaceful coexistence between followers of different faiths and an international reference for interfaith dialogue; activate religious values in finding solutions to problems and issues that concern humanity; broaden the scope of dialogue to include aspects of life that interact with religion; increase the network of those involved in dialogue to include researchers, academics and those who are concerned with the relationship between religious values and real life issues; become an authority that provides academic, educational and training information in the field.

History

Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue was established as a result of a recommendation of the Fifth Doha Interfaith Conference on May 2007 in Doha. The centre was opened officially in May 2008.