Professor Dr. Wasan Hussein Muhaimid, from the Department of Human Studies at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage, University of Baghdad, presents a lecture entitled “Religious Thought in Pre-Islamic Arabia” at the Kalimat al-Hayat Forum held by the National Evangelical Baptist Church on the morning of Saturday, June 21, 2025. The event was attended by Assistant Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage, as well as representatives of the Kasnazani Cultural Center, the Iraqi Sufi Guidance Center, the Al-Raja Cultural Center, along with several researchers and civil society activists.
In this lecture, Dr. Wasan provided an overview of the geography and nomenclature of the Arabian Peninsula, as well as the origins of the Arab peoples. She then discussed the prominent religions present in the region before the advent of Islam, including Hanifism, Paganism, Judaism, Christianity, Sabianism, and Zoroastrianism—highlighting the historical background of each religion, the reasons for its spread, and the tribes that embraced it.
At the conclusion of the event, Father Ara Badalian, pastor of the National Evangelical Baptist Church, presented Dr. Wasan with a certificate of appreciation, expressing his gratitude and wishing her and all attendees continued success in serving our beloved country.
