Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Dentistry, Professor Dr. Raghad Abdul-Razzaq Mohammed
The College of Dentistry at the University of Baghdad – Media and Government Communication Division, in cooperation with the Basic Sciences Branch, organized a seminar entitled “The Impact of the Holy Quran on Promoting Social Peace and Rejecting Violence and Extremism” on the occasion of National Quran Day. The seminar was presented by Dr. Zainab Ali Salman and Mr. Bahaa Al-Din Salah Fadhil, and was attended by a number of students from the college.
The seminar aimed to highlight the fundamental role of the Holy Quran in establishing the values of social peace, promoting a culture of coexistence and moderation, and rejecting violence and extremism, thus contributing to building a safe, stable, and intellectually and behaviorally balanced society.
The seminar included several key themes, most notably:
The first theme: Social Peace in the Quranic Perspective, which addressed the concept of social peace in the Holy Quran, where it calls for spreading peace among people, preserving the unity of society, and achieving public tranquility.
The second theme: The Holy Quran and its system of moral values, linking ethics to faith and righteous deeds, and establishing it as a constant approach guiding human behavior in all aspects of life.
The third theme: The Holy Quran’s stance on violence and extremism, viewing violence and extremism as deviations from the divine path based on mercy, justice, and moderation, and rejecting all forms of aggression.
The fourth theme: Quranic moderation and building societal awareness, addressing the concept of moderation in the Quranic approach, which contributes to achieving a balance between the requirements of religion and the realities of life, thus helping individuals interact positively with their communities.
The symposium recommended the following:
1. Strengthening moderate Quranic discourse in educational and media institutions.
2. Supporting educational programs that focus on a correct understanding of the Holy Quran.
3. Intensifying activities and seminars that contribute to spreading a culture of peace and social coexistence.
4. Focusing on raising awareness among youth and protecting them from extremist ideology through Quranic education.
