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Under the generous patronage of His Eminence the Grand Imam, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, and under the auspices of Dr. Tarek Ali, Acting President of Beni-Suef University, the Faculty of Sports Sciences organized an extensive educational seminar as part of the 26th Preaching Week, entitled “Faith and the Development of Civilization,” under the “Be a Believer” campaign.
The seminar was held under the supervision of Dr. Mahmoud Ragai, Dean of the Faculty, and in coordination with the Islamic Research Academy. It featured a distinguished group of Al-Azhar scholars, including Dr. Hassan Yehia, Assistant Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Preaching and Religious Media, and Sheikh Reda Mohamed Abdel-Halim, Director General of the Beni-Suef Preaching District and Head of the Fatwa, Arbitration, and Reconciliation Committee at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif.
The seminar was attended by Dr. Al-Shaimaa Saad Zaghloul, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Samia Farid, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; as well as a number of faculty members, administrative staff, and students of the Faculty.
Dr. Tarek Ali explained that faith represents the fundamental pillar and guiding compass for sound human behavior. He praised the fruitful cooperation with the Islamic Research Academy at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif in promoting enlightened thought and strengthening young people's national and Islamic identity, while guiding their behavior toward serving society and contributing to nation-building.
In his address, Dr. Mahmoud Ragai, Dean of the Faculty, welcomed the Al-Azhar scholars and attendees, affirming the Faculty’s commitment to organizing awareness-raising events that contribute to developing students’ religious and intellectual awareness and instilling sound faith-based and ethical values.
The seminar concluded with an open discussion and question-and-answer session, allowing attendees to exchange views and raise inquiries on the seminar’s topic. Commemorative shields were also presented.