Doha:The second conference on the Holy Quran and Human Knowledge commenced on Monday, aiming to advance sound human knowledge concerning the Holy Quran. The event coincided with the opening of the Book of the Ummah Forum, attracting researchers, academics, and specialists from nine countries, highlighting the strong academic interest in the event.
According to Qatar News Agency, the conference is organized through a partnership between the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, via its Department of Islamic Research and Studies, and Qatar University (QU), through the Ibn Khaldun Center for Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies. This collaboration aligns with Awqaf's 2025-2030 strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030, emphasizing support for scientific research and the development of a knowledge-based society.
Dr. Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al Ansari, Dean of the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies at QU, praised the Awqaf-QU partnership, describing it as a quintessential national model for advancing scientific research and knowledge-building. He emphasized the importance of joint efforts among scientific institutions in addressing contemporary intellectual challenges.
Dr. Al Ansari also highlighted the historical role of the Holy Quran as a foundation for Islamic civilization and a source of inspiration for scholars, contributing to a scientific and intellectual renaissance in various fields. He noted the significance of deepening the connection with revelation to guide human knowledge and enhance the Ummah's contribution amid rapid intellectual and knowledge transformations.
Dr. Badrane Benlahcene, Director of Ibn Khaldun Center for Social and Human Sciences, stated that the conference aims to reconnect sciences with their ethical and human purposes, moving beyond citing Quranic texts to examining their epistemological structure and value system. The organizing committee received approximately 2,000 research abstracts, with rigorous screening resulting in the selection of 17 final papers from researchers across Qatar, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Turkiye, Yemen, Oman, Iraq, and Sudan.
Sheikh Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Thani, Director of Research and Islamic Studies at Awqaf, noted that both the conference and forum demonstrate Awqaf's commitment to utilizing Sharia knowledge in building people. This edition builds upon the inaugural one, which had resulted in three scientific volumes.