Int’l Conference on Islamic Studies Begins in Qom
With the motto of “Islamic education for civilization building: Opportunities and capacities for scientific and cultural cooperation,” the two-day event, running from January 26–27, 2025, has been jointly organized by the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) and Qom University.
The conference brings together nearly 40 representatives from 16 countries, including university presidents and department heads specializing in Islamic studies. Attendees hail from Iraq, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Afghanistan, Senegal, Tanzania, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Russia.
In addition, more than 30 Iranian academics are participating to explore avenues for collaboration in Islamic education and research.
Mohammad Ali Rabbani, director of the scientific cooperation department of ICRO, addressed the opening ceremony, saying that attendees have gathered to foster dialogue.
“Their main and shared goal is to identify the capacities and opportunities available in Islamic studies centers across the Islamic world and to transform these opportunities into lasting connections and collaborations,” he said.
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The program includes a series of expert panels aimed at fostering partnerships in diverse areas of Islamic studies. Discussions will cover topics such as jurisprudence and theology, philosophy, Islamic mysticism, comparative theology, religions and sects, Islamic governance, Islamic law and economics, as well as Islamic lifestyle and family studies.
The conference seeks to encourage academic dialogue and the exchange of ideas, with participants sharing their experiences and accomplishments in Islamic studies.
One of its key goals is the formation of an international consortium to facilitate scientific and academic cooperation in the field. Plans for establishing a permanent secretariat for the conference are also expected to be finalized.
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