Resilience, creativity, and the behaviors of change-makers explored by young Muslims at Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA Conference
<p>Doha, Qatar,: Themes of resilience in the face of challenges, unlocking creativity, and how changing our behaviors can have broader impact on the world were placed in the spotlight for young Muslims to discuss and reflect on during the first day of Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA conference.</p> <p>In a talk titled ‘The Duty of Reclaiming Imagination’, Sheikh Ali Hammuda, an editor at Islam21c…
Doha, Qatar – The first day of Qatar Foundation's QIYADA conference focused on themes of resilience, creativity, and the behaviors of change-makers among young Muslims. Sheikh Ali Hammuda, a senior researcher and lecturer, delivered a talk titled 'The Duty of Reclaiming Imagination', emphasizing that creativity resides within everyone. He suggested steps to unlock creative talent, such as thinking outside the box, and redirecting this energy towards Allah and humanity.
The conference also featured a session titled 'Lens of Faith: Stories of Resilience', which explored prophetic and modern-day narratives of resilience and their influence on leadership qualities. Prominent speakers included Shaikh Nabil Al-Awadi, Fahad Al-Ajmi, and Belal Khaled. Al-Awadi highlighted the importance of maintaining faith and morals even when others lose trust.
Al-Ajmi shared his personal story of overcoming a permanent disability, emphasizing that setbacks can become opportunities for growth. He urged the young attendees to dedicate their work to Allah and express gratitude for their health.
Dr. Reem Al Mansoori, Director of the Behavioral Science and Nudge Lab, discussed how behavioral science can drive societal change by influencing human behavior. She noted that while many developed nations have established behavioral science units, our Arab and Islamic heritage also contains valuable examples, such as the Quran's use of repetition and Arabic poetry's ability to inspire lofty goals.
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