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Prof. Dr. Tarek Ali, Acting President of Beni-Suef University, attended the seminar organized by the Faculty of Education entitled “Faith and Human Development,” under the auspices of His Eminence the Grand Imam, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, as part of the ongoing activities of the 26th Preaching Week.
The seminar was held under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Osama Korany, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and in coordination with the Islamic Research Academy. It featured a distinguished group of scholars from Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, including Prof. Dr. Abdel-Fattah El-Awary, former Dean of the Faculty of Usul Al-Din; Sheikh Reda Mohamed Abdel-Halim, Director General of the Beni-Suef Preaching Zone and Head of the Fatwa, Arbitration, and Reconciliation Committee at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif; Sheikh Youssef El-Mansi, member of the Supreme Committee for Preaching and Religious Faith at the Islamic Research Academy; and Sheikh Mohamed Saeed of the Beni-Suef Preaching Zone. The seminar was attended by Dr. Ahmed Fekry Bahnassawy, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development, along with a number of faculty members, administrative staff, and students.
Prof. Dr. Tarek Ali explained that such seminars strengthen the values of citizenship and national belonging and reinforce the principles of tolerance, moderation, and sound religious awareness, while developing students' understanding of their role in society. They also help protect young people against misconceptions and ideas that seek to distort facts or undermine the fundamental principles of national identity. He stressed that building informed minds is as essential as protecting the nation's borders, and that sound knowledge and the ability to distinguish facts from rumors are among the most important tools enabling young people to fulfill their role in serving society.
The University President further emphasized that faith is the fundamental pillar and guiding compass for upright 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. This cooperation also complements the University's community-service role in partnership with national and religious institutions and reflects Egypt Vision 2030 in building the New Republic, founded on awareness, culture, and the promotion of human values.
For his part, Prof. Dr. Osama Mahmoud Korany, Dean of the Faculty of Education, affirmed that true faith is reflected in a person's conduct, morals, and contributions. He noted that building a well-rounded personality begins with the integration of knowledge, values, and awareness. He also highlighted the Faculty's commitment to organizing events that develop students' awareness, strengthen their sense of belonging, and equip their minds with enlightened thought, in line with the Faculty's educational and community mission.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Fekry Bahnassawy, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development, affirmed that the seminar reflects the Faculty's responsibility to promote enlightened religious and social awareness, encourage positive dialogue between educational and religious institutions, and reinforce the values of tolerance, moderation, and belonging. These efforts contribute to preparing individuals who are aware of their society's issues and capable of making positive contributions to sustainable development.
Building people is the greatest investment in the nation's present and future. When the light of faith is combined with the power of knowledge and an enlightened mind, individuals become capable of creating hope, safeguarding identity, and building a nation worthy of its people's aspirations.
Beni-Suef University: Knowledge that builds minds, values that shape people, and a mission that creates the future.