{ "id": 15608252, "title": "Awqaf Ministry to launch fifth season of Ummah Seminar Tuesday", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/awqaf-ministry-to-launch-fifth-season-of-ummah-seminar-tuesday-15608252", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-10-19T13:06:28.000Z", "source": { "name": "The Peninsula Qatar", "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar", "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/19/10/2026/awqaf-ministry-to-launch-fifth-season-of-ummah-seminar-tuesday" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs is set to kick off its fifth season of the Ummah Seminar, a cultural and intellectual initiative, on Tuesday . The event will commence right after the Isha prayer at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque, drawing together academics, scholars, and Islamic preachers to delve into the interplay between science and faith in Islamic thought . The season's overarching theme, \"Science and Faith: Foundations of Building and Pillars of Advancement,\" underscores the ministry's commitment to advancing human development, promoting a moderate Islamic identity, and enhancing societal awareness in alignment with the 2025-2030 strategic objectives .\n\nDirected by Sheikh Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Thani, the initiative aims to bolster intellectual awareness and encourage substantive scholarly discourse, contributing to Qatar's National Vision 2030 goals of nurturing human capital and cultivating a knowledge-driven society rooted in values and creativity . Sheikh Dr. Ahmed highlighted the seminar's focus on the complementary nature of science and faith as vital elements for societal progress and advancement . The opening session will scrutinize the methodological underpinnings and intellectual tenets necessary to fortify the integration of science and faith in modern knowledge contexts .\n\nThe seminar will consist of three primary sessions. The inaugural panel, moderated by Mohammed Jassim Al Jassim, a faculty member at Qatar University's College of Sharia, will explore the Quran and Sunnah's role in reinforcing principles and laying the groundwork for progress . It will discuss how the harmonization of revelation and science influences values central to societal advancement, the principles set by the Quran and Sunnah to propel progress, and how this union supports scientific inquiry and critical thinking . The second session will delve into Islamic jurisprudence and intellectual contributions in the light of scientific findings, led by Prof. Dr. Noureddine bin Mukhtar Al Khadimi, a professor of Islamic jurisprudence at Qatar University's College of Sharia . Discussions will cover the adaptability of Islamic jurisprudence to scientific and intellectual progress, the importance of Islamic legal theory and proportionate reasoning in shaping scientific inquiry, and examples of Muslim scholars weaving together religious and natural sciences . The third session will address the methodological foundations for merging science and faith, featuring Dr. Ibrahim Al Ahda, an imam and preacher affiliated with the Awqaf Ministry. This discussion will focus on interpreting revelation within evolving knowledge paradigms, the discourse surrounding the separation of religion and science, and the roles of scientific and religious institutions in reinforcing this integration . The session will also outline a strategic blueprint and practical measures to strengthen the relationship between science and faith in intellectual exchanges and societal interactions .\n\nUmmah Seminar, launched in 2022, operates on a quarterly basis, serving as a sustained intellectual, cultural, and scholarly platform designed to enrich public discourse and foster substantive academic dialogue on pivotal intellectual and knowledge-related matters . Through its successive seasons, the initiative has solidified its status as a specialized hub, bringing together researchers, academics, and intellectuals, with a strong emphasis on Qatari talent, to examine issues impacting thought, culture, and society, while elevating public awareness and fostering a culture of research and dialogue . All proceedings from the cultural seasons are compiled into scholarly publications by the Department of Research and Islamic Studies, with the first volume, titled \"Cultural Incubators,\" released in 2025 .", "summary": "

Doha: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs will launch the fifth season of its intellectual and cultural initiative, Ummah Seminar, on Tuesday with an opening session exploring the relationship between science and faith in Islamic thought.

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