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The center of heritage revival organizes seminar “The Differences in Qur’anic Readings and Their Impact on the Variation of Meaning,”

Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arabic Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, our Center organized a seminar on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall, with the attendance of several of the Center’s staff members.

The seminar, entitled “The Differences in Qur’anic Readings and Their Impact on the Variation of Meaning,” was delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Iman Saleh Mahdi, a faculty member at our Center. Dr. Mahdi discussed the scholars’ stance on citing Qur’anic readings as evidence. She explained that when the movement of compiling works on Qur’anic readings—both mutawatir (widely transmitted) and irregular (shadhdh)—became active, referring to these readings became an essential necessity in establishing grammatical and linguistic rules. She noted that the use of Qur’anic readings as linguistic evidence began in the Basra and Kufa schools, but the grammarians of the two schools differed in their approaches. The Basrans, since the time of Sibawayh, sought to subject these readings to their established grammatical rules and analogies; they accepted and cited those that conformed to their principles and rejected those that did not, labeling them as irregular.

The Center for the Revival of Arabic Scientific Heritage Participates in the Eighth Scientific Conference of the General Authority for Antiquities and Heritage

At the invitation of the General Authority for Antiquities and Heritage, the Center for the Revival of Arabic Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad participated in the activities of the Eighth Scientific Conference entitled “The Civilizational Role of the City of Baghdad Through Historical Eras.” The conference was held under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, and under the supervision of Mr. Qasim Taher Al-Sudani, Deputy Minister, under the slogan “Baghdad: Authenticity and Everlasting Splendor.”

The conference took place on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in the Cordoba Hall of the Al-Mansour Melia Hotel in Baghdad, with the participation of a distinguished group of researchers, academics, and specialists in the fields of history, archaeology, and heritage. During their participation, representatives of the Center emphasized the importance of such conferences in documenting Iraq’s civilizational heritage and supporting national efforts aimed at preserving cultural identity and strengthening the sense of belonging to the deep-rooted history of the capital, Baghdad.

Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, our Center organized a seminar on Tuesday morning, September 16, 2025 and academics and was entitled “The Art of Gilding in Manuscript Heritage.”

The lecture was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Zainab Kamel Karim, a faculty member at our Center, who spoke about gilding as an artistic creativity and a distinguished, essential field within the knowledge frameworks of Islamic arts. She explained that gilding goes beyond being a craft or profession; its aesthetic quality suggests that it is a unique Islamic art, alongside calligraphy, painting, ornamentation, and bookbinding.

For this reason, many studies have focused on gilding, tracing its beginnings, stages of development, colors, and its influences across the different environments in which it flourished. Gilding evolved through various styles — Umayyad, Abbasid, Persian, Egyptian, Andalusian, and Ottoman — each of which became a distinct school of this art.

The researcher added that studying gilding in manuscripts holds great significance, as these works often represent rare pieces of extraordinary artistic beauty, especially Qur’anic manuscripts. Since gilding is an integral part of such manuscripts, it too has suffered damage over time, just as the manuscripts themselves have. Therefore, scholars and conservators must give due attention to preserving this art and safeguarding these precious works.

The seminar included several discussions on the topic, and at the conclusion, the Center’s Director thanked the researcher, wishing her continued success in her academic career.

Under the direction of Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hassan, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, Professor Dr. Anas Issam Ismail, Acting Director of the Center, and Professor Dr. Taha Sabti Ibrahim, Head of the Department of Pure Sciences, attended the master’s thesis defense at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Al-Khansa Hall at the College of Education for Women. The thesis was presented by the student Shahd Jamal Abdul Jassim Al-Jumaili from the College of Education for Women / Department of History / University of Anbar. Her thesis was entitled:

“The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad 2018–2024: A Historical Study.”

the thesis was accepted with a grade of Very Good (High). Congratulations to the student and to the Department of History at the College of Education for Women / University of Anbar for this distinguished academic achievement.

On the morning of Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage welcomed a group of first-year students from the College of Political Science at the University of Baghdad (morning studies), headed by Assistant Professor Dr. Sidad Mouloud Saba’.The delegation was received by Professor Dr. Zainab Kamel Karim, Head of the Manuscripts Department, and Mr. Fares Issa Fares, Director of Administration at our Center. The students toured the Center’s facilities and explored its heritage collections.A significant part of the visit focused on the manuscripts, where students were introduced to some of the most valuable manuscripts preserved in the Center’s library. They also learned about the methods of preservation and restoration, as well as the techniques used in cataloging and classifying these valuable historical documents.The visit also included a tour of the Center’s museum, where the students expressed their appreciation for the rare and precious heritage artifacts on display.At the conclusion of the visit, the Head of the Manuscripts Department extended her gratitude to the student delegation, wishing them continued success in their academic journey in service of their university and beloved Iraq.

Heritage Revival Center Organizes a Workshop: “Heritage and Sustainable Development“

Under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, the Center organized workshop on Monday morning, May 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM, in Professor Nabeela Abdul-Munim Dawood Hall, attended by a number of professors and researchers .The workshop was entitled: “Heritage and Sustainable Development” The session was chaired by Dr. Juman Adnan Hussein, a member at our Center. The lecture was delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Su’ad Yousif Al-Himyari — a writer, poet, and critic specializing in Arabic language, affiliated with the General Directorate of Education in Baghdad / Karkh II , the Openning  College. She presented a research entitled:  “Arabic Language, Heritage, and Sustainable Development: An Integrated Intellectual Vision” Dr. Al-Himyari discussed the essential interconnection between the three concepts, aiming to highlight the role of the Arabic language as a bearer of civilizational heritage and a driver of sustainable development. She shed light on how the richness of the Arabic language and cultural heritage can be leveraged to achieve the goals of sustainable development on cultural, social, and economic levels. Dr. Al-Himyari emphasized the importance of raising awareness among participants regarding the role of Arabic and heritage within the context of sustainability, encouraging them to develop innovative ideas and projects that benefit from this relationship. She also stressed the need to strengthen collaboration among various stakeholders—academic, cultural, governmental, and private sectors—to support efforts aimed at achieving sustainable development while preserving cultural identity. The workshop concluded with several insightful interventions and discussions on the significance of sustainable development in today’s world.