Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture organised on Sunday a symposium titled "Islam: A Way of Life and an Integrated Culture," as part of the fourth season of symposiums, in the presence of HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani along with a large gathering of intellectuals and the general public.
The symposium featured Kuwaiti preacher Dr. Othman Al Khamis and was moderated by preacher Dr. Youssef Ashir. The focus was on the foundations and principles of building our lives according to an integrated methodology and culture that impacts various aspects of human life.
Additionally, the symposium discussed the ethical and social values in Islam, emphasizing the importance of knowledge in Islam and its civilizational contribution, as well as the role of Islam in shaping cultural identity.
Dr. Othman Al Khamis emphasized that the true renaissance of the Islamic nation can only be achieved through adherence to Sharia knowledge. He stressed that Islam has given great importance to education since its inception, with the mosque being the first school from which the companions drew knowledge of religion and the world.
He explained that the current crisis faced by the nation is due to the decline in the status of knowledge and scholars, and the spread of intellectual chaos resulting from the misinterpretation of legal texts. He affirmed the importance of Sharia knowledge in the revival of nations.
He stated that the Islamic nation was at the forefront only when scholars led the scene and knowledge became a fundamental driver of life, citing the eras of Islamic prosperity, which were rich with scholars in various fields, including jurisprudence, interpretation, medicine, astronomy, and engineering.
