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The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Organizes a Scientific Symposium: “The Status of the Teacher between Heritage and Modernity”

Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Laith Majeed Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, the Department of Humanities organized a scientific symposium on the morning of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, attended by a number of academics and researchers, in the Hall of Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneim Dawood.

The symposium was entitled “The Status of the Teacher between Heritage and Modernity” and was chaired by Professor Dr. Salar Ali Khudair, Head of the Department of Humanities at the Center. The event included the participation of several researchers, each presenting studies highlighting the role and significance of teachers across different eras and contexts:

Professor Dr. Salah Rasheed Al-Salhi, retired from the Department of Ancient History, presented a study on the Akkadian and Sumerian eras, focusing on the status of the teacher during these historical periods and reviewing the development of literary and scientific outputs among the Akkadians and Sumerians.

Professor Dr. Wasan Hussein Muheimid, a faculty member at our Center, discussed the educational impact of family and teachers in the Abrahamic religions, emphasizing religious texts of Judaism and Christianity that contain educational concepts applied across various developmental stages, from childhood to adulthood.

Assistant Professor Dr. Sahar Hassan Abdul Rasool presented a study on education in the Islamic era, highlighting the importance of understanding texts, the conditions for acquiring knowledge, the role of reason in comprehending truths, and how learners attain scientific results.

Assistant Professor Dr. Sundus Zidan Khalaf addressed the status of teachers during the Ottoman era, explaining the Ottoman state’s efforts to develop education for its interests, including the establishment of schools such as Al-Rashidiya and Al-Kaldaniya.

Assistant Professor Raed Hamad Al-Rubaie from the Directorate General of Education in Diyala presented a study entitled “Teachers’ Rights and Learners’ Etiquette in Islamic Heritage,” outlining teachers’ rights as highlighted by Muslim scholars, including Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib and his grandson Imam Zain al-Abidin, and emphasizing their leadership and educational role derived from religious values.

Assistant Professor Dr. Imtithal Kazem Sarhan, a faculty member at our Center, concluded the symposium with a study on the status of the teacher in the modern era, emphasizing the teacher’s role as an educator and guide, and highlighting how modern educators act as leaders in the learning process, using technology to enhance teaching and develop various skills.

The symposium included several scholarly interventions and discussions. At its conclusion, the Center’s administration expressed gratitude to all contributors for this distinguished symposium, highlighting the teacher’s status and wishing them continued success in their academic endeavors, serving both our university and beloved Iraq.

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Holds a Seminar on the Ziyadid State in Yemen

Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Laith Majeed Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad,the Center held a seminar on Thursday, October 16, 2025, attended by a number of professors and researchers, in the Hall of Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneim Dawood.

The seminar was entitled “The Ziyadid State in Yemen”, and the lecture was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Sahar Hassan Abdul Rasool, a faculty member in the Center.

Dr. Rasool discussed the numerous disturbances and conflicts in Yemen and explained that, in order to restore stability, the region of Tihama was separated, an independent government was established, and a new governor was appointed to secure order in the region. This authority was one of the Yemeni leaderships based in the western areas of Mikhlaf Ja‘far, while another competing power also existed.

The Abbasid Caliphate recognized the Ziyadid authority and granted it legitimacy in exchange for nominal allegiance. Muhammad bin Ziyad ruled from 204 to 245 AH, followed by Ibrahim from 245 to 289 AH, and then Ishaq bin Ibrahim Abu al-Jaish in 391 AH. The state expanded its territory to the south of Aden, and its relations with the Abbasid Caliphate were strong, deriving political legitimacy from it.

Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Laith Majeed Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, the Center held on Monday, October 20, 2025, and in the presence of a number of professors and researchers, an off-schedule workshop entitled “Strengthening Moral Structure and Highlighting the Dangers of Homosexuality” in the Hall of Professor Nabila Abdul Muneim Dawood. Professor Dr. Anas Issam Ismail, a faculty member at the Center, delivered the lecture, in which he discussed the historical context of homosexuality, referencing its mention in the Holy Qur’an and the divine punishment inflicted upon the people of Lot (peace be upon him). He explained that such acts are considered a deviation from divine and natural law and contrasted this with the Islamic perspective, which has clearly defined rulings on the matter for over 1,400 years

He further noted that promoting homosexuality under the slogans of “freedom” and “human rights” serves as a tool for weakening the moral fabric of societies. The lecturer emphasized the importance of strengthening religious and intellectual awareness to reinforce authentic ethical values.

The workshop included several interventions and discussions. In conclusion, the Center’s administration expressed its gratitude to the lecturer and wished him continued success and prosperity

Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Laith Majeed Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, the Department of Humanities in the Center organized an off-plan workshop on the morning of Monday, October 13, 2025, attended by a number of professors and researchers, and held in the Hall of Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneim Dawood. The workshop was entitled “The Role of Media in Confronting Intellectual Extremism.” The session was chaired by Professor Dr. Wasan Hussein Muheimid, a faculty member in the Center, and the lecture was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Rana Mowloud Shaker from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, University of Baghdad. Dr. Mowloud discussed the pivotal role of media in raising societal awareness, promoting a culture of tolerance and moderation, and confronting extremist ideas with a rational and objective discourse. She emphasized the importance of partnerships between media, educational, and security institutions to build an intellectual framework that shields society from extremism, supported by examples and strategies for protecting vulnerable age groups.

On the morning of Monday, October 6, 2025, the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized a memorial ceremony for Dr. Ahlam Mohsen Hussein, a retired faculty member of the Center.

The ceremony was chaired by Dr. Liqaa Shakir Al-Sharifi, who began speech with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah for the soul of the late professor. The attendees expressed their heartfelt condolences and prayers, asking Almighty God to grant the departed His infinite mercy and to bless the living with health and well-being