Organized by the Baitul Amir Quranic Institute in collaboration with the National Assembly of Community Activists and the Leadership Headquarters of the Seminary Community, the conference aimed to promote cultural resilience, generational continuity, and strategic dialogue on population rejuvenation through the lens of Husseini values.
The program began with a recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an, followed by an opening address from Dr. Alaei, Director of the Baitul Amir Quranic Institute. In his remarks, he welcomed attendees and highlighted the conference’s mission to deepen discourse on community development and cultural continuity.
Hujjat al-Islam Saki, Secretary of the National Assembly of Community Activists, emphasized the need to raise awareness in Islamic nations about neo-colonial strategies targeting the social fabric of Muslim communities. He stressed the crucial responsibility of youth in defending cultural identity and advancing Islamic values.
One of the key moments of the event was a virtual address by Professor Askari of Harvard University (USA), who elaborated on the transformative role of youth in fostering resilient communities and laying the groundwork for the emergence of a just global order.
A scientific roundtable featured contributions from a diverse group of scholars and professionals, including:
- Dr. Qalandari, psychologist and university faculty member
- Dr. Kalali, Deputy for Women’s Affairs at the National Assembly of Community Activists
- Dr. Rezvan, Iraqi researcher in the field of community studies
- Hujjat al-Islam Monfared, educator and researcher
- Hujjat al-Islam Mehdizadeh, member of the Seminary Community’s Leadership Staff
- Hujjat al-Islam Sahebi, teacher and community activist
Topics discussed included the sociocultural impact of population growth on the Arbaeen pilgrimage, the role of mothers in nurturing a spirit of resistance and youth empowerment, demographic trends in Iran and Iraq, and the cultural and economic strategies for population rejuvenation. The roundtable also examined Arbaeen’s message for both Muslim and non-Muslim societies in the broader context of Islamic civilization.
The closing keynote was delivered by Dr. Hossein Lifteh, professor at the University of Kufa, who emphasized the central role of Husseini culture in driving cultural transformation and navigating contemporary social crises.
This international gathering reaffirmed the importance of intergenerational dialogue, population revitalization, and the enduring influence of Husseini culture in shaping the future of Islamic societies.
