Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Islamic Sciences at the University of Karbala, Professor Dr. Mohammed Hussein Aboud Al‑Ta’i, the Department of Jurisprudence and Its Principles, in cooperation with the Committee for Reviving Religious Rituals and Occasions and the Media and Government Communication Division, organized the annual festival for commemorating religious occasions.
This year’s festival was held under the motto:
“Lady Umm al‑Banīn (peace be upon her): The Fatimid Extension in the Alawite Household”
and under the title:
“Umm al‑Banīn (peace be upon her) and Her Pioneering Role in Loyalty, Bravery, and Sacrifice.”
The event took place in the Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) Hall at the college.
The festival began with a recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an by student Sadiq Mohammed Yasser, followed by the recitation of Surat Al‑Fatiha in memory of the righteous martyrs.
The Dean of the College then delivered his speech, highlighting the esteemed status of Lady Umm al‑Banīn (peace be upon her) and her embodiment of values such as loyalty and altruism. He emphasized the importance of commemorating such occasions due to their profound moral and educational meanings that strengthen identity and a sense of belonging.
After that, Assistant Professor Dr. Asmaa Qasim, Head of the Department of Jurisprudence and Its Principles, delivered her speech, stressing the necessity of drawing inspiration from the life of Umm al‑Banīn (peace be upon her) to reinforce concepts of patience and sacrifice, and to highlight the pioneering role of women in building families and societies.
The festival continued with a poem presented by Dr. Amjad Al‑Fadhel, celebrating the virtues of Lady Umm al‑Banīn and her revered place in Islamic consciousness. This was followed by a lecture by Dr. Ibrahim Al‑Ashtar discussing her honorable life and notable stances.
As part of the festival activities, a scholarly seminar was held with the participation of Professor Dr. Nahida Jalil Al‑Ghalibi and Assistant Professor Dr. Mujeeb Saad, who discussed the moral and social dimensions of the character of Umm al‑Banīn (peace be upon her). Dr. Mohammed Hassoun moderated the session.
The festival aims to enhance religious and cultural awareness among students, shed light on the figures of Ahl al‑Bayt (peace be upon them), and reinforce the ethical and educational values represented by the life of Lady Umm al‑Banīn (peace be upon her), in addition to supporting activities that contribute to revitalizing religious occasions within the university environment.
