Qatar hosts Quran and Human Knowledge Conference

Doha, Qatar witnessed the opening of the second edition of the Quran and Human Knowledge Conference on Tuesday, uniting researchers and academics from around the world to explore the connection between religious texts and human understanding. With the theme "It guides to that which is most upright," the two-day event is a collaboration between the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Qatar University.

The conference aims to foster scientific research and knowledge that merges Islamic scholarship with modern academic expertise while addressing current societal challenges. Sheikh Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani, Director of the Department of Islamic Research and Studies, emphasized the ministry's vision to elevate the Quran's intellectual presence and translate academic gatherings into enduring knowledge projects.

Dr. Ibrahim Abdullah Al Ansari, Dean of the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies at Qatar University, highlighted the partnership as a national model for integrating research and knowledge production across institutions. Prof Badrane Benlahcene, Director of Ibn Khaldon Centre for Humanities & Social Sciences, stressed that the Quran has been a foundation of Islamic civilization and a source of inspiration for scholars across various fields.

The conference received over 2,000 research abstracts, of which 17 were chosen for presentation. Topics covered include the Quran and philosophy, linguistics, law, and politics, aiming to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and explore how Quranic perspectives can address contemporary intellectual and human issues.