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Within the framework of Alexandria University's active participation in the presidential initiative for human development (A New Beginning for Building the Human Being) and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Alexandria University Cultural Salon organized an educational lecture entitled (The Role of the Objectives of Islamic Law in Preserving Society) delivered by His Eminence Dr. Nazir Ayyad, Grand Mufti of Egypt.
The event that took place in the Grand Conference Hall at the Faculty Development Centre in Smouha was attended by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Hani Khamis, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Nefertiti Hassan, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Dr. Mohamed Abdelrazzaq and Dr. Sahar Sherif, professors at the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Ibrahim El Gamal, Secretary of the Egyptian Family House in Alexandria, and a large number of deans and vice deans of faculties, faculty members and students.
In his speech on behalf of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, Dr. Saeed Allam welcomed His Eminence Dr. Nazir Ayyad, Grand Mufti of the Republic, to Alexandria University, praising the role of the Egyptian Dar Al-Iftaa in consolidating the values of human citizenship, providing legal fatwas and advice to the public, introducing them to the principles of their religion, clarifying the features of Islam, and removing any confusion in the conditions of their religion and their world, revealing the rulings of Islam in all that is new in contemporary life.
Dr. Allam stressed the importance of continuous communication between official religious institutions and university students to introduce them to the principles of their religion, clarify the moderate teachings of Islam, confront extremist ideas, and enhance the ability of society to face intellectual and social challenges.
His Eminence Dr. Nazir Ayyad, the Grand Mufti of the Republic, expressed his pleasure to be at Alexandria University and communicate with the university students, praising the distinguished academic level of Alexandria University students. His Eminence the Mufti explained that the title of the lecture meets the community's need to understand the objectives of Islamic law and its importance in preserving societal peace, explaining that Islamic law has paid great attention to public affairs, as it is based on an integrated system of Islamic values, principles and legal objectives that aim to control this matter, as it is one of the most important factors for development in this world and salvation in the hereafter. He also stressed the importance of collective thinking and integration between scientific, research and religious institutions to confront extremism in all its forms and address societal crises. His Eminence also discussed the objectives and goals of Sharia that the wise Lawgiver seeks to achieve in this world and the hereafter.
Dr. Hani Khamis stressed the importance of the objectives of Islamic law, which represent the foundations of stability in human societies and building a balanced society that enjoys security, peace, freedom of belief and expression, preserving the freedom of individuals, ensuring their safety, and enhancing the spirit of creativity and critical thinking, pointing to the integration of the roles of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, the Ministry of Endowments, Dar Al-Iftaa, and the Egyptian Church in preserving the Egyptian national identity throughout the ages.
Dr. Mohamed Abdelrazzaq El-Mekki praised the importance of open awareness meetings with university students to answer the questions that revolve in the minds of young people about Islamic law in an era in which attacks on religious sanctities are increasing, which requires listening to the foundations of our moderate, true religion from our venerable scholars at Dar Al-Iftaa and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif.
Dr. Sahar Sherif stressed the keenness of the Alexandria University Cultural Salon to host scientific and cultural figures and organize awareness meetings with university students to represent an enlightening cultural beacon for the Alexandrian community.
The lecture witnessed rich discussions and great interaction from the audience. His Eminence the Mufti responded to the university students’ inquiries about religious matters in light of the rapid societal changes, stressing the need to repeat such distinguished cultural lectures
