Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Morocco)

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs of the Kingdom of Morocco (Arabic: وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية بالمملكة المغربية) is a government body in Morocco responsible for overseeing religious affairs. It was established in 1955 and manages Islamic endowments (habous), supervises the construction and maintenance of mosques, and oversees the training and appointment of imams. The ministry also regulates religious discourse in alignment with Morocco’s official Islamic tradition, which is based on the Maliki school of jurisprudence, Ashʿari theology, and elements of Sufi practice. It operates under the authority of the King of Morocco, who holds the islamic and constitutional title Amir al-Mu’minin (Commander of the Faithful).