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Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, today received Dr. Mohamed Abdeldayem El-Gendy, Secretary-General of the Islamic Research Academy, and his accompanying delegation at the university headquarters. The meeting was attended by Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Hassan Yahya, Assistant Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Da’wah at the Islamic Research Academy, Dr. Ibrahim El-Gamal, Director-General of Preaching in Alexandria, Dr. Mostafa El-Tahan and Dr. Youssef El-Mansy, members of the Supreme Committee for Da’wah at the Islamic Research Academy. The visit aims to enhance cooperation between Alexandria University and the Islamic Research Academy in scientific and advocacy fields of mutual interest, exchange expertise, and organize joint events aimed at disseminating moderate thought and promoting the values of tolerance and coexistence among young people, in line with contemporary needs.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the guests, emphasizing his appreciation for the efforts made by the Islamic Research Academy and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, a symbol of moderation and moderate Islam, under the leadership of the eminent scholar Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, in spreading awareness of the sublime values and principles of moderate Islam. He emphasized the importance of state institutions working together to implement comprehensive, ongoing advocacy programs to educate students and confront extremist and corrupt ideas. He also praised the outstanding level of seminars and lectures delivered by Al-Azhar preachers at Alexandria University.
Dr. Konsowa also emphasized the importance of instilling hope in the hearts of young people, responding to their inquiries, and unleashing their energies and creativity, directing them toward building the new republic based on a knowledge economy. He emphasized the university's commitment to providing distinguished educational services that achieve local, regional, and international competitiveness.
Dr. El-Gendy expressed his appreciation for Alexandria University's cooperation with the Islamic Research Academy and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, given the long-standing historical relationship between the two sides. He emphasized the importance of cooperation between educational and advocacy institutions in spreading awareness among young people. He also referred to the Islamic Research Academy's advocacy weeks at Egyptian universities, which introduce young people to the concept of intellectual security, correct their perception of Islamic heritage, and highlight the importance of knowledge and ethics in building the nation, confronting extremism, and preserving identity.
It is worth noting that today marks the conclusion of the seventh Islamic Da’wah (Advocacy) Week at Alexandria University, held in the conference hall at the Faculty of Nursing in Smouha. The event was attended by a large number of students from various faculties. It included several seminars delivered by a group of enlightened religious figures, aiming to spread cultural and religious awareness among students.
