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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.

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 Quality Assurance and University Performance Unit in the Center organized an off-plan workshop on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, attended by the Center’s faculty members and staff, and held in the Hall of Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneim Dawood.The workshop was entitled “Quality and Its Impact on the Job Performance of University Employees.” It was chaired by Assistant Professor Dr. Bashair Mowloud, Head of the Quality Assurance Unit, along with the unit team members Mrs. Farah Abdul-Kadhim and Mr. Samer Haseeb.

The speakers explained the importance of applying quality standards in universities as a strategic approach to achieving institutional excellence and improving job performance. They emphasized that quality contributes to enhancing the efficiency of academic and administrative operations, optimizing the use of resources, and strengthening job satisfaction and professional belonging through clear standards and well-defined roles and responsibilities. Dr. Mowloud stressed that job performance is closely linked to quality, as the clarity of quality standards increases commitment, discipline, and innovation at work. Studies indicate that implementing total quality management systems can improve performance by 20% to 40%. Quality also plays a vital role in curriculum development, improving educational outcomes, and streamlining administrative procedures. The workshop further highlighted that administrative leadership plays a central role in promoting a culture of quality and motivating employees toward creativity. Key requirements for activating quality include staff training, adopting fair and motivating evaluation systems, and overcoming challenges such as resistance to change, weak follow-up, and lack of incentives. The workshop aimed to emphasize that quality is a collective responsibility that seeks to achieve institutional excellence and sustainable development within the university through clarifying the items of the applied paper and electronic evaluation forms. Several participants contributed comments and discussions during the session. At the conclusion of the workshop, Mr. Fares Issa Fares, Director of Administration at the Center, expressed his gratitude to the Quality Assurance Unit team, wishing them continued success and excellence in their work.

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